New generation of full electric urban and peri-urban Bus Rapid Transit systems to strengthen climate-friendly mass transport (2ZERO)
The HORIZON-CL5-2022-D5-01-10 program, part of Horizon Europe's 'Clean and competitive solutions for all transport modes' call, aimed to revolutionize urban and peri-urban transport by fostering the development and demonstration of advanced full electric Bus Rapid Transit (e-BRT) systems. This initiative sought to significantly reduce greenhouse gas and pollutant emissions, ease traffic congestion, and establish an international market for European clean mobility solutions.
Who is Funded
This program funded key stakeholders committed to advancing climate-friendly mass transport. It targeted a wide range of organizations, encouraging international collaboration across Europe, Africa, and Latin America. The primary objective was to accelerate the shift towards zero-emission mobility and enhance the competitiveness of European transport technologies globally.
What is Funded
The program supported innovation actions focused on developing and demonstrating advanced electric Bus Rapid Transit (e-BRT) systems and related technologies. It targeted projects that were close to market deployment, emphasizing practical application and real-world impact across various transport-related fields.
Type and Scope of Funding
This section outlines the financial support available through the program, specifically grants, and details the applicable funding rates based on the nature of the participating entity. The total budget allocated for this specific call topic is also provided.
Conditions and Requirements
This section details the essential regulations and conditions that applicants and beneficiaries needed to adhere to for the funding program. It covers requirements related to application submission, consortium formation, and other specific provisions to ensure compliance and project success.
Application Procedure
The application process for this program followed a single-stage submission procedure via the European Commission's Funding & Tenders Portal. Applicants were required to prepare proposals adhering to specific page limits and evaluation criteria outlined in the relevant Horizon Europe Work Programme Annexes.
Legal Basis
This program operates under a robust framework of European Union legal instruments, ensuring its legitimacy and guiding principles. The foundational documents establish the program's mandate and delineate the overarching regulations for its implementation, including financial management.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
Up to 60% of eligible costs for most entities, and up to 100% for non-profit legal entities.
Allocated Budget:
25,000,000 € (for 2022)
Open Until:
31.12.2027
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union, Africa, Latin America and Caribbean (demonstration activities are expected in four or five different European cities and at least one city in a partner country in a developing context in Africa or the region of Latin American and Caribbean countries).
Sectors:
Transportation and Logistics, Renewable Energy, Information and Communication Technology, Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection, Other
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Pilot Testing, Product Development, Commercialization
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
European Commission
Additional Partners:
Co-programmed European Partnerships on ‘Towards zero emission road transport’ (2ZERO), Industrial Battery Value Chain (Batteries), Cooperative Connected and Automated Mobility (CCAM) co-programmed partnerships, Clean Hydrogen Europe (CHE), and the Mission on Climate Neutral and Smart Cities.
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