5G coverage along transport corridors - Works
The '5G coverage along transport corridors - Works' program, under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Digital strand, funds the large-scale deployment of 5G infrastructure along key European transport routes. This initiative aims to accelerate connected and automated mobility (CAM) and digitalize rail operations, fostering greater EU cohesion by closing critical deployment gaps.
Who is Funded
The '5G coverage along transport corridors - Works' program supports entities involved in deploying 5G infrastructure along European transport corridors, aiming to enhance connected and automated mobility and digitalize transport operations across Member States.
What is Funded
This program funds concrete deployment actions for 5G infrastructure along transport corridors, covering both passive and active network elements, and related preparatory works, to support advanced mobility and digital transport services.
Type and Scope of Funding
The program offers grant funding to support significant investments in 5G corridor deployment, with a substantial co-funding rate for cross-border projects. The overall budget for this topic is €100 million.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants must meet specific admissibility, eligibility, and financial capacity criteria, and adhere to detailed rules for proposal submission, evaluation, and grant management. Compliance with State aid rules is also crucial for certain co-funded projects.
Application Procedure
The application process for this call was a single-stage submission, with specific deadlines for proposal submission and related approvals. The evaluation results have already been communicated, and grant agreements are expected to be signed.
Legal Basis
The program operates under established EU regulations and policies governing infrastructure and digital initiatives, ensuring its legal foundation and adherence to financial and operational guidelines.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
Maximum co-funding rate is 50% of eligible costs. The total budget allocated for this topic was EUR 100,000,000. The total requested budget for above-threshold proposals was EUR 39,426,251.
Allocated Budget:
Total budget for this topic: EUR 100,000,000
Deadline:
20.04.2022
Award Channel:
Competitive Tender
Region:
European Union, Multi-Country
Sectors:
Information and Communication Technology, Transportation and Logistics
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Infrastructure, Planning, Implementation, Pilot Testing, Scaling
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA)
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