[European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en)

March 12, 2025 | October 1, 2025

€500,000 to €17,500,000 per project; total call budget: €634 million

Supports high-impact, breakthrough innovations to transform mobility and transportation systems under the EIC Accelerator.

Multiple cut-off deadlines; open to ambitious, high-risk projects with transformative potential.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity under the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator aims to support breakthrough innovations that will shape the future of mobility. The call targets projects offering radical advances in transportation, logistics, and mobility systems, with a focus on addressing major societal, environmental, and economic challenges. The initiative welcomes high-risk, high-impact proposals that can set new standards for safe, sustainable, and efficient movement of people and goods, contributing to the next generation of mobility solutions across Europe and beyond. --- ## Due Dates - March 12, 2025 (17:00 Brussels time) - October 1, 2025 (17:00 Brussels time) Multiple cut-off dates apply for this call. --- ## Funding Amount - Individual project funding: €500,000 to €17,500,000 (lump sum grants) - Total indicative budget for the call: €634 million - Approximate number of grants: 15 per challenge topic --- ## Eligibility - Open to single startups and SMEs established in EU Member States or countries associated to Horizon Europe. - Certain non-EU/non-associated country participants may be eligible if specific provisions are made (see [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf)). - Projects must propose breakthrough, market-creating innovations with the potential for scale and global impact. - Proposals must meet admissibility and eligibility conditions as described in the [General Annexes](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2023-2024/wp-13-general-annexes_horizon-2023-2024_en.pdf). --- ## Application Process - Submission is via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-EIC-2025-ACCELERATOR-02-CHALLENGES-05?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=16&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - The system opens November 26, 2024. - Applicants must prepare proposals according to the instructions in the portal and use the templates provided in the submission system. - Proposals are evaluated in multiple stages and must adhere to page limits and formatting rules. - For guidance, consult the [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) and [application form templates](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/temp-form/af/af_he-eic-accelerator_en.pdf). --- ## Additional Information - The grant uses a lump sum funding model. - Evaluation criteria, scoring, and thresholds are detailed in the [General Annexes](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2023-2024/wp-13-general-annexes_horizon-2023-2024_en.pdf). - For partner search and networking, use the [Partner Search tool](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/how-to-participate/partner-search). - National Contact Points (NCPs) provide country-specific support ([NCP Directory](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp)). --- ## External Links - [Call Details and Application Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-EIC-2025-ACCELERATOR-02-CHALLENGES-05?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=16&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf) - [General Annexes (Eligibility, Evaluation, Legal)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2023-2024/wp-13-general-annexes_horizon-2023-2024_en.pdf) - [Online Manual](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) - [EU Funding & Tenders Portal FAQ](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/faq) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |---------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [European Commission Contact Page](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Research Enquiry Service | [Research Enquiry Service](https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/contact-us/research-enquiry-service_en) | | National Contact Points | [NCP Directory](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) | | IT Helpdesk | [Portal IT Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | ---

Breakthrough innovations for future mobility

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