Autonomous Drive Ambition Cities (IA) - Apply AI
Autonomous Drive Ambition Cities (IA) - Apply AI supports cities and mobility partners in demonstrating AI-enabled electric autonomous services to advance safer, sustainable and accessible urban travel.
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Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: October 20, 2026 (Opening) | February 16, 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: €15 million total topic budget, with one €15 million grant expected
Summary: Supports a large-scale demonstration of AI-enabled electric autonomous mobility services at SAE level 4 across European cities.
Key Information: Participation is limited to eligible European countries, excluding entities controlled by non-eligible countries or entities.
Description
This Horizon Europe Innovation Action, funded by the European Commission under the Apply AI strategy, supports the transition from mature autonomous driving technologies to sustainable commercial services in cities. It targets AI-enabled electric vehicles with SAE level 4 automation, including autonomous shuttles, ride-hailing, car sharing and point-to-point navigation. The goal is safer, more sustainable and accessible urban mobility alongside stronger European industrial competitiveness.
One large-scale demonstrator is expected to coordinate five to seven city pilots across at least five Member States or associated countries, including a cross-border pilot between adjacent cities. Work covers vehicle and infrastructure integration, real-traffic demonstrations, secure data and AI-model sharing, and scaling and financing roadmaps. The programme also addresses regulatory, procurement and governance barriers, viable business models, cybersecurity, interoperability and operational continuity.
