Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: October 30, 2025 (opens) | February 11, 2026 (deadline, 17:00 Brussels time)
Funding Amounts: €33.1 million total topic budget; 1 grant expected; 60% funding rate; 30-month typical project duration
Summary: Supports a flagship demonstration project to develop, validate, and deploy next-generation digital and automated train control systems for scalable, safe, and interoperable autonomous rail operations across Europe.
Key Information: Single-stage application; only one project will be funded under this topic.