5G coverage along transport corridors - Works
The '5G coverage along transport corridors - Works' program, part of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), aims to accelerate the deployment of 5G infrastructure across Europe's key transport routes. This initiative supports the green and digital transition by enabling advanced mobility services and rail digitalization, focusing on critical cross-border sections where market forces alone are insufficient.
Who Can Benefit from 5G Corridor Funding
This program targets various legal entities committed to expanding 5G connectivity along European transport corridors. It prioritizes projects with a strong cross-border dimension within EU Member States and associated countries, aiming to bridge deployment gaps and foster advanced digital services.
What Kind of Projects Receive Funding
This program supports investments in digital connectivity infrastructure, specifically the deployment of 5G systems along European transport corridors. It covers both passive and active network elements and includes preparatory studies.
Funding Structure and Financial Support
The program provides grant funding with varying co-financing rates depending on the project's cross-border dimension, aiming to strategically leverage private investment in challenging areas.
Key Conditions and Application Requirements
Applicants must adhere to specific legal, administrative, and security requirements, including obtaining Member State support and complying with strict cybersecurity standards. Consortium formation and budgetary limitations are also key considerations.
Application Process and Evaluation
The application process involves preparing and submitting proposals through a dedicated online system, adhering to specific document requirements and a defined timeline for evaluation and grant agreement signing.
Legal Framework of the Program
This program is established and governed by key European Union regulations and policy documents, ensuring its alignment with broader EU strategic objectives.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
Up to 50% for cross-border sections; up to 30% for other project parts.
Allocated Budget:
95,000,000 €
Deadline:
20.02.2024
Open Until:
31.12.2027
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
EU Member States, countries associated to the CEF Programme, and potentially other third countries in cross-border sections along pan-European road, rail, and inland waterway transport networks.
Sectors:
Information and Communication Technology, Transportation and Logistics
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Implementation, Infrastructure, Planning
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Additional Partners:
Member States (for support letters and security guarantees), tower companies, R&D SMEs, higher education establishments
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