Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: September 16, 2025 (opens) | January 20, 2026 (deadline)
Funding Amounts: €16,000,000 total; typical grant around €8,000,000; 2 projects funded; project duration usually 3–4 years
Summary: Supports projects to enhance the integration of inland waterway transport into smart, multimodal EU logistics chains, with a focus on digital connectivity, operational efficiency, and regulatory harmonisation.
Key Information: Single-stage application; at least four demonstration pilots required; industry and public sector collaboration is prioritized.