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

October 8, 2026 (Full application deadline, single-stage)

Total call budget: €10 million | Typical grant: around €5 million | 2 grants expected

Funds projects using digital technologies and AI to enhance the resilience of multimodal passenger transport systems against disruptions.

--- ## Description This European Commission opportunity supports innovative projects aimed at strengthening the resilience of urban, sub-urban, and long-distance passenger transport systems. The focus is on leveraging advanced digital technologies—including big data analytics, digital twins, and generative/discriminative AI—to anticipate, predict, and manage disruptions in real time. Projects should integrate diverse data sources, optimize response strategies, and create scenario libraries for different disruptive events. Solutions must be user-friendly, involve transport authorities and operators in the design process, and be validated across multiple transport modes and pilot sites in different EU Member States. Emphasis is placed on safety, security, unbiased data interpretation, and compliance with EU frameworks and FAIR data principles. --- ## Due Dates - October 8, 2026: Full application submission deadline (single-stage) — 17:00 Brussels time --- ## Funding Amount - Total available budget for this topic: €10,000,000 - Expected number of grants: 2 - Typical grant size: around €5,000,000 (lump sum) - Funding model: Lump sum grant under Horizon Innovation Actions (HORIZON-IA) --- ## Eligibility - Open to legal entities from EU Member States and countries associated with Horizon Europe (see [Annex B](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf) for full list). - Proposals must involve at least three transport modes per use case and pilot sites in at least three different Member States. - Non-EU/non-Associated Countries may participate under specific provisions (see [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf)). - Projects using satellite-based earth observation, positioning, navigation, and/or related timing data must use Copernicus and/or Galileo/EGNOS services (others may be used in addition). --- ## Application Process - Submission is single-stage via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL5-2026-10-D6-10?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=5&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Application form and templates are provided in the portal ([Standard application form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/temp-form/af/af_he-ria-ia_en.pdf)). - Proposals must conform to page limits and layout as described in the [General Annexes](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf). - Evaluation criteria, scoring, and thresholds are detailed in [Annex D](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf). - The granting authority may object to transfer of ownership or exclusive licensing of results up to 4 years after project end. --- ## Additional Information - Projects should build on results from previous EU-funded calls on transport resilience, multimodal traffic management, and shared mobility. - Compliance with the European mobility data space (EMDS) and FAIR data principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Re-usable) is required. - Real-life validation in diverse operational, geographic, and technological contexts is expected. - Training for operators and guidelines for authorities should be included in the project outcomes. --- ## External Links - [Call details and application portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL5-2026-10-D6-10?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=5&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 setup)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2026-2027/wp-15-general-annexes_horizon-2026-2027_en.pdf) - [Lump Sum Grant Model Agreement](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/common/agr-contr/ls-mga_en.pdf) - [Online Manual (step-by-step guide)](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |---------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Funder | [European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en) | | General Enquiries | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Research Enquiries | [Research Enquiry Service](https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/contact-us/research-enquiry-service_en) | | National Contacts | [National Contact Points (NCPs)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) | | IT/Portal Helpdesk | [IT Helpdesk](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | Phone | +32 2 299 11 11 |

Enhanced resilience in multimodal passenger transport through digital technologies and generative and discriminative AI - European Commission

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