5G large scale pilots – 5G coverage along Transport Corridors – Works

Last updated: 19.7.2025
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The '5G large scale pilots – 5G coverage along Transport Corridors – Works' program, part of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), aims to accelerate the deployment of 5G Standalone (SA) infrastructure across the European Union. It focuses on integrating advanced connectivity and edge cloud capacities along key transport corridors to enable a wide range of 5G-powered services, particularly for Connected and Automated Mobility (CAM). This initiative is crucial for achieving the Digital Decade connectivity goals and strengthening EU's social, economic, and territorial cohesion.

Who is Funded

This section outlines the general eligibility criteria for entities seeking funding, detailing the types of applicants, the geographical regions covered by the program, and its overarching strategic goals.

What is Funded

This section details the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities eligible for funding, along with information on covered costs and the developmental stage of supported initiatives.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section details the financial mechanisms, funding amounts, and duration parameters of the program, providing a clear overview of the financial support available.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential conditions and requirements that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to, covering application terms, collaboration rules, and financial stipulations.

Application Procedure

This section guides potential applicants through the application process, detailing submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and how decisions are communicated.

This section outlines the fundamental legal and official documents that authorize, establish, and govern the funding program, ensuring its legitimacy and operational framework.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

Up to 20,000,000 € with a co-funding rate of up to 50% (70% for outermost regions)

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

52,500,000 €

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

EU Member States and associated countries, including Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs). Priority is given to cross-border sections along TEN-T networks involving two or more Member States. Projects in EU Member States without a terrestrial border with another EU Member State (e.g., islands, or those crossing third-country borders) are also within scope, provided a strong cross-border dimension is demonstrated.

Sectors

Sectors:

Information and Communication Technology, Transportation and Logistics, Software Development

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Implementation, Infrastructure, Planning

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

HaDEA

Additional Partners:

Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU), GUIDE project, 5GMEC4EU project

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