DIGITAL AUTOMATIC COUPLER – TESTING TO SUPPORT DAC AUTHORISATION, MIX AND MATCH FOR DAC COUPLER HEAD AND DRAFT GEAR INTERCHANGEABILITY AND DAC HYBRID COUPLER FITTING SOLUTIONS
This EU-Rail Joint Undertaking funding program aims to advance the Digital Automatic Coupler (DAC) technology for European freight operations. It supports critical testing, authorization, and integration efforts to ensure interoperability and prepare for large-scale deployment, contributing to the broader European DAC Delivery Programme and the EU-Rail Master Plan.
Who is Funded
This section outlines the types of organizations and entities eligible for funding, focusing on those with expertise in rail operations, infrastructure, DAC technology, and related research and development. The program targets the European rail sector to drive the adoption and authorization of Digital Automatic Couplers.
What is Funded
This section details the specific research, development, and testing activities eligible for funding, focusing on advancing Digital Automatic Coupler (DAC) technology for European rail freight. The program supports innovation actions aimed at practical application and standardization.
Type and Scope of Funding
This section outlines the financial parameters of the program, including the type of financial instrument, the total indicative budget, maximum funding per project, and the expected duration of projects.
Conditions and Requirements
This section details the essential conditions and requirements for applicants and projects, encompassing application rules, consortium structure, financial stipulations, and other key provisions for effective program participation and implementation.
Application Procedure
This section outlines the process for applying to the Digital Automatic Coupler (DAC) testing program, detailing the submission, evaluation, and notification stages.
Legal Basis
This section identifies the foundational legal documents governing the Digital Automatic Coupler (DAC) testing program, including the primary Horizon Europe regulations and related policy documents.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
5,900,000 €
Allocated Budget:
5,900,000 €
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union and Associated Countries
Sectors:
Transportation and Logistics, Information and Communication Technology, Research and Development
Beneficiaries:
Rail Services, Freight and logistics, Intermodal freight transport
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Experimental Development, Pilot Testing, Prototyping, Applied Research
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
EU-Rail Joint Undertaking (EU-Rail)
Managed By:
EU-Rail Joint Undertaking (EU-Rail)
Additional Partners:
FP5-TRANS4M-R, DACcord, European DAC Delivery Programme (EDDP)
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