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

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

€4,000,000 total; typically one grant awarded; project duration generally 3–4 years

Funds research to enhance EU leadership in Connected, Cooperative and Automated Mobility (CCAM) by analyzing global competition, socioeconomic impacts, and developing innovation and policy strategies.

--- ## Description This Horizon Europe grant supports research and innovation aimed at securing and strengthening Europe’s leadership in Connected, Cooperative and Automated Mobility (CCAM). Projects are expected to deliver comprehensive geopolitical and economic analyses, map future scenarios, and assess the socioeconomic impacts of CCAM deployment across Europe. The focus is on identifying strategic vulnerabilities, opportunities, and dependencies in business models, supply chains, and regulatory frameworks, with strong support from advanced AI-driven analytics. Funded projects will generate robust policy recommendations, governance models, and business strategies for both public and private sectors, promoting adaptability to geopolitical shifts, sustainable growth, and reduced external dependencies. Collaboration with the CCAM Technology Observatory and alignment with the European Automotive Action Plan are required, as is the integration of social sciences and humanities expertise to maximize societal impact. --- ## Due Dates - October 8, 2026: Full application submission deadline (single-stage, 17:00 Brussels time) --- ## Funding Amount - Total available: €4,000,000 (HORIZON-RIA Lump Sum Grant) - Indicative number of grants: 1 - Typical project duration: 3–4 years - Funding is provided as a lump sum under Horizon Europe rules --- ## Eligibility - Open to legal entities (universities, research organizations, companies, SMEs, NGOs, etc.) from EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries. - Non-EU/non-Associated Country participants may be eligible under specific provisions—refer to [Annex B of the Work Programme 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). - Proposals must include social sciences and humanities (SSH) expertise. - Multi-partner, interdisciplinary consortia are strongly encouraged. - If using satellite-based data/services, Copernicus and/or Galileo/EGNOS must be utilized. --- ## Application Process - Single-stage submission via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL5-2026-10-D6-02?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=5&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Use the [standard application form (HE RIA, IA)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/temp-form/af/af_he-ria-ia_en.pdf). - Proposals must adhere to page limits and layout specified in the application form and [Work Programme 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 and processes 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) and [Annex F](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 funding rules apply; see [guidance](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/ls-funding-what-do-i-need-to-know_he_en.pdf). --- ## Additional Information - Projects must collaborate with the CCAM Technology Observatory and report results to the CCAM Partnership. - Application of the [European Common Evaluation Methodology (EU-CEM) for CCAM](https://www.connectedautomateddriving.eu/methodology/common-evaluation-methodology/) is expected. - Proposals should include a minimum of three Living Labs representing diverse European regions. - SSH (social sciences and humanities) involvement is mandatory. --- ## External Links - [Call Topic Details & Submission Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-CL5-2026-10-D6-02?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) - [Work Programme 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) - [Partner Search Tool](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/how-to-participate/partner-search) - [Online Manual for Applicants](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/funding-tenders-opportunities/display/OM/Online+Manual) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Details | |------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General EC Contact | [European Commission Contact](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 | [Find 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) | | Telephone | +32 2 299 11 11 |

Geopolitical competition and socioeconomic resilience in CCAM: an innovation and policy roadmap for EU leadership (CCAM Partnership) - European Commission

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