Secretariat of the European Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Alliance

Overview

Funding to establish and operate the Secretariat of the European Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Alliance (ECAVA), supporting coordination, roadmap development, and stakeholder engagement for Europe’s automotive sector. Targets organizations capable of managing the Alliance’s administrative, operational, and strategic functions.

Who Can Apply

Eligible applicants include legal entities (e.g., industry associations, research organizations, public bodies, or consortia) with demonstrated expertise in automotive innovation, digital transformation, and stakeholder coordination. Applicants must be established in one of the eligible countries.

Funding Details

Details on grant amounts, total budget, funding rates, or co-funding requirements are not specified in the provided context.

What Is Funded

Activities supporting the ECAVA’s operational and strategic functions, including:

• Development and promotion of the Alliance’s strategic roadmap.
• Organization of the annual General Assembly, Forum, working group meetings, and Steering Committee sessions.
• Administrative support for membership management and European Commission collaboration.
• Dissemination of outcomes via a dedicated website and communication materials.
• Provision of legal or technical expertise (e.g., competition rules).
• Coordination with the "Collaboration Platform for the European connected and automated vehicle of the future."

Technology / Maturity Requirements

Proposals must address projects at Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 4, 5, or 6.

Key Dates

• Open date: 2025-11-03T23:00:00Z
• Deadline: 2026-03-02T23:00:00Z

Application Process (High-Level)

Single-stage submission via the Funding & Tenders Portal. Proposals must adhere to page limits and formats outlined in the call documents.

Geographic Scope & Language

• Eligible countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, United Kingdom, Switzerland.
• Application language: English.