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Expected Outcome:Project’s results are expected to contribute to all the following expected outcomes: Successful Transport Research Arena conference (TRA) in 2030;Conference papers published in proceedings and in a recognised scientific journal;Higher visibility, political and strategic relevance of the transport sector and of the EU policy in the field;Enhanced dissemination, communication and valorisation of transport R&I objectives, perspectives, strategies and results;More effective links and exchanges between research and innovation stakeholders, industry and policy makers, to support the development and deployment of innovative solutions in Europe and Associated Countries;Increased attractiveness of transport related studies and reinforce the pursuit of excellence in European transport research and innovation, by giving recognition and visibility to the best achievements;Successful...

Expected Outcome:Projects are expected to contribute to all the following outcomes:Accelerated transition towards circular economy in the freight transport sector and throughout the urban logistics value chain, contributing to the objectives of the Climate-neutral and Smart Cities Mission and the EU Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI);Increased adoption by logistics operators of new and tested circular systemic logistics solutions, including modular loading units and reusable transport packaging systems tailored for urban delivery settings;Improved integration of reverse logistics into urban logistics models to enable higher reuse and recycling rates;Optimised resource utilisation in urban logistics through innovative circular economy approaches, leading to significant reductions in material consumption and carbon footprint;Enhanced cooperation among urban stakeholders, includi...

Expected Outcome:Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes:Development of solutions integrating 5G networks, supported by advanced signal processing techniques (e.g. AI-Enhanced Signal Processing) to improve the accuracy of PNT systems, as GNSS backup solutions to enhance resilience in contested environments, including filtering noise and interference from signals to enhance the precision of location data, and appropriate post-quantum cryptographic measures to enhance resilience against emerging threats.Integration with Other Technologies: Development of solutions leveraging Internet of Things (sensors, communication signals, AI-enhanced processing), and other sensing techniques to provide redundant and resilient navigation solutions and to enhance capabilities and applications, especially at low altitude airspace.E-conspicuity: Definition of mo...

Expected Outcome:Proposals should address all of the following outcomes:Strategies, best practices and innovative solutions are made available to local authorities and actors to improve the availability, accessibility, and affordability of rural-urban transport and provide rural and urban populations in a vulnerable situation with better access to services and opportunities;Integrated multimodal solutions, which ensure seamless transitions between rural and urban transport modes improving first- and last-mile connectivity, are piloted and related implementation plans are developed for/by local authorities and transport operators;Responsiveness to a deeper understanding of the needs and concerns of diverse social group involved in or potentially affected by the R&I development, thereby increasing the potential for beneficial societal uptake, and building trust in results and outcomes. Dev...

Expected Outcome:Project results are expected to contribute to all the following expected outcomes:Detailed clustered collection of critical use cases and scenarios based on the findings of former or current national and international research projects, as well as the identification of missing aspects.In-depth analysis of stakeholders that may be affected by critical situations and edge cases and that have high interest and/or influence in resolving these situations through their capabilities. Availability of real-time holistic situation interpretation services addressing the respective needs of road users of all kinds, road operators, service providers and related perspectives, as well as its social participation and technological integration, i.e. the role of each technological component in the overall system-of-systems.Availability of a “local deconflicting CCAM architecture” that det...

Expected Outcome:Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes:Airframe / cabin noise for new aircraft design;Engine noise sources and installation effects;Noise perception/annoyance and mitigation methodologies. Scope:The topic aims to deliver advanced and validated numerical and experimental aero-acoustic methodologies for the noise prediction of new ultraefficient aircraft designs, primarily for large passenger aircraft with new open fan engine architectures and ultra-high by-pass ratio architectures.The topic should reinforce fundamental understanding, fill gaps and propose new/updated technologies towards enabling open fan designs and techno bricks for significantly reduced cabin noise. Mayor emphasis is expected to be put to existing/new experimental data and procedures, multi-disciplinary design and optimisation, aerodynamics, aeroacoustics a...

Expected Outcome:Project results are expected to contribute to all the following expected outcomes:Extended EU-wide Knowledge Base with tools supporting the safe and practical deployment of CCAM in Europe, identifying business needs and trends, including exploitation and maintenance plans to ensure the long-term availability and usage of the Knowledge Base. Enhanced exchanges and cooperation among CCAM stakeholders (in particular public authorities, citizens and user groups) in Europe and with countries beyond Europe on R&I and deployment topics of common interest.Strengthened exchanges between EU Member States and Associated Countries and coordination with a possible future Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) on CCAM as referred to in the Automotive Action Plan.Accelerated implementation of practical safety assessment approaches and procedures from current validation p...

Expected Outcome:Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes:Police Authorities in Europe benefit from a rapid deployment of targeted detection and investigation tools and related training materials, specifically tailored to counter current, foreseeable and emerging online harms at the outset of each development cycle;Police Authorities in Europe are provided with a flexible framework for adaptation via creation of a modular toolset that allows for the incorporation of new functionalities and updates based on the latest trends and threats in online harms;Enhanced European stakeholder collaboration through facilitation of partnerships among researchers, policymakers, and Police Authorities in Europe to ensure that tools are not only effective but also user-friendly, legally and ethically sound. Scope:As the digital landscape continues to evolve, so...

Expected Outcome:Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes:New tools, skills and methodologies for Police Authorities in Europe to deal efficiently with diverse communities as well as with diversity among police personnel are identified, developed and disseminated throughout Europe, leading to, among others, an increased trust to Police Authorities in general;Modern and effective training curricula for Police Authorities in Europe are developed on community policing in diverse societies, including post-conflict zones, and addressing the needs of individuals from various social, ethnic and religious backgrounds, as well as marginalized groups such as migrants, LGBTIQ people, persons with disabilities, or returnees from war. Scope:This topic addresses challenges of community policing in increasingly diverse and sometimes also fragile societies, in...

Expected Outcome:the action is expected to mature and demonstrate (TRL 6-8) innovative technologies in one of the technology areas set out within the scope of the topic:developing and advancing the technology readiness of innovative individual components and/or integrated systems that perform the key functions of fusion power plants (FPPs), in line with the technology area targeted;testing the innovative components and/or systems developed in close-to-real-life conditions, demonstrating the ability to deliver fusion-grade components and/or systems;providing a credible business case, clarifying the potential and perspectives for the commercialisation of the components and/or systems developed, and showing the benefits for the competitiveness and growth of EU companies from the fusion field. Scope:actions funded under this topic are expected to address one of the following technology areas...

Expected Outcome:Project results are expected to contribute to some or all of the following expected outcomes:Utilization of virtual and augmented reality training to simulate large-scale and transboundary disasters, improving disaster management’s readiness and response capabilities;Development of diverse crisis scenarios using VR/AR technology, providing immersive, practical training experiences for emergency personnel, responders and decision makers;Strengthened ability of responders and decision-makers to manage large-scale, cross-border disaster scenarios through advanced, technology-driven training programs;Improved knowledge/experience-sharing from past emergencies to cope with future emergencies, also strengthening trans-national knowledge and data exchange among EU countries as well as from early warning to early action. Scope:The scope of this topic is on enhancing preparedness...

Expected Outcome:Project results are expected to contribute to some or all of the following expected outcomes:Developed a tailored education programs for younger generations, incorporating digital tools and gamification to enhance disaster awareness and engagement;Strengthened societal resilience by actively involving younger generations, citizens, and local authorities in disaster preparedness and response initiatives;Promoted collaborative research that integrates youth perspectives and community involvement, fostering a more resilient society in the face of disasters and crises;Enhanced resilience and behaviour of children, young people, and other groups in a vulnerable situation before, during, and after climate-related disasters and health emergencies;Training and education tools to engage young people and other populations a vulnerable situation in preparedness and crisis managemen...

Expected Outcome:This call will increase the innovation potential of deep-tech startups in the Widening countries and enable them to better attract private investments and scale up. It will further strengthen the innovation dimension of the widening component and increase the overall competitiveness of these countries.The specific outcome expected of this action is increased business, investor, and technology readiness of high potential deep-tech startups in Widening countries to a level where they will: be successful in applying and attracting the EIC Accelerator funding and/or;manage to secure other private investment and/or;attract successfully national or regional funding as alternative funding sources (e.g. through Seal of Excellence programmes). Scope:This action focuses on early-stage deep-tech startups which 1) have high-impact innovation technology, product, service, or business...

Expected Outcome:For a renewables-based electricity system sufficient flexible and also in the long-run fully sustainable hydropower capacity is pivotal.Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes:Enhancing the capacities of the hydropower fleet to contribute with variable renewables base load to a secure and stable electricity system, including by modernising grid integration and hydropower fleet control.Increase technology leadership, competitiveness and technology export potential of European hydropower industry.Address challenges of climate change adaptation for a forward-looking and stable operation of sustainable hydropower for the coming decades. Scope:Demonstration of hydropower technology solutions which allow for efficient and forward-looking refurbishment of existing hydropower plants. Provided solutions must be socioeconomically and en...

Expected Outcome:Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes:The scientific community, public authorities and neighbourhood[1] actors have a better understanding of social issues that influence the green transition[1] in neighbourhoods thanks to novel, transdisciplinary[1] combinations of knowledge and research methods. Robust evidence resulting from novel, transdisciplinary combinations of knowledge and research methods informs decision-making, policymaking, design and planning, and/or public service design for the green transition of neighbourhoods, including their nature-positive[4] transformation. Skills transfer among the scientific community and non-scientific actors involved in planning and implementing the green transition at the neighbourhood level. Scope:Social challenges (e.g. access to affordable housing, energy poverty, access to qual...

Expected Outcome:Large PV systems such as utility scale PV are evolving towards higher voltage architecture (>=3kV) with the objective to minimize losses and improve system efficiency at lower costs. The intention is to integrate also storage into such (hybrid) PV systems offering flexibility. It is consequently essential to build a blueprint for the implementation of high voltage large PV systems and the development of Direct Current (DC) networks around strategic end users for high voltage demand (industrial sites, servers, electric vehicle charging stations…). Understanding the factors that influence the performance and economics of these system architectures will help system planners evaluate the potential benefits of such hybrid resources that could support an increasing future industrial electrification. Another crucial challenge to address in ensuring the continued growth of new i...

Expected Outcome:Project results are expected to contribute to all the following expected outcomes:Improved energy security of the energy system by offering cost-effective and efficient solutions for additional diverse and flexible energy storage capacities.Improve the sustainability and circularity of energy storage systems.Enhanced economic viability of energy storage by utilizing existing infrastructures. Scope:Demonstration of novel or improved technological solutions for cost-efficient, circular and sustainable energy storage, which contribute to grid flexibility and make use of existing obsolete or outdated energy or other infrastructures. Proposals should integrate the synergies between novel or improved energy storage technologies and retrofitting of obsolete or outdated infrastructures, like e.g. old hydropower dams and basins, decommissioned power plants, former industrial faci...

Expected Outcome:Project results are expected to contribute to all the following expected outcomes:Enhanced reliability, resilience, and efficiency of electricity transmission grids. Grid congestion is managed efficiently;Enhanced observability of grids and improved forecasting of supply, demand, grid capacity availability, and flexibility;Transmission system operators (TSO) leverage modern digital solutions and employ improved systems to effectively manage their grids and improve interoperability with other TSOs;Vendor-agnostic reference architectures, solutions and tools are developed to help advancing the TSO control room design and operation. Scope:Projects are expected to address all the following items:Design and test innovative solutions, technologies and processes for advancing the way the TSO control rooms are designed and operated, increasing observability and entailing enhance...

Expected Outcome:Project results are expected to contribute to all the following expected outcomes:Enhanced EU cooperation to generate knowledge sharing on data and analytics used for the planning and operation of European grids, and market integration;Better EU coordination with regard to planning and simulation tools to support the development of electricity grids and integration of RES are made available to the research, academia, grid operators, and key actors in the energy value chains;Coordinated processes to generate new and innovative open-source solutions, software modules etc. that are added to the existing and/or new repositories that support the development of grids and integration of high shares of RES;Improved EU-wide cooperation and coordination of actions on developing and utilising innovative data-driven solutions for energy, including AI-powered tools.Support to researc...

Expected Outcome:Project results are expected to contribute to all the following expected outcomes:Enhanced reliability, resilience, controllability and efficiency of electricity distribution grids. Congestion in distribution grids is managed effectively;Distribution system operators (DSO) leverage modern digital solutions and employ improved systems to effectively manage their grids and improve interoperability with TSOs and other DSOs;Vendor-agnostic reference architectures, solutions and tools are developed to help advancing the ADSM design and operation and effectively manage a broad range of grid services. Scope:Projects are expected to address all the following items:Design and test innovative solutions, architectures, technologies and processes for advancing the way the ADSM are designed and operated;Provide ADSM software platforms that improve grid performance, controllability, a...