Efficient wireless stationary bidirectional charging solutions for road Light Duty Vehicles (2ZERO Partnership) – Societal Readiness Pilot
This Horizon Europe program aims to develop and demonstrate efficient, safe, and socially accepted wireless stationary bidirectional charging solutions for light-duty electric vehicles, integrating them seamlessly into urban electricity grids. It emphasizes a Societal Readiness Pilot approach, ensuring that technological advancements align with societal needs and concerns, and contributes to the 'Towards zero emission road transport' (2ZERO) Partnership.
Who is Funded
This program targets a wide range of legal entities and organizations within Horizon Europe participating countries that are capable of forming strong consortia to develop and demonstrate innovative wireless charging solutions for light-duty vehicles. The overarching objective is to contribute to a sustainable, climate-neutral transport system by fostering technological and societal readiness.
What is Funded
This program funds the development and demonstration of advanced wireless charging technologies for light-duty vehicles, focusing on their integration with energy systems and societal acceptance. Supported activities span from fundamental research insights to large-scale urban pilot deployments, ensuring comprehensive innovation from concept to real-world impact.
Type and Scope of Funding
This program provides grant funding to support innovation actions focused on wireless EV charging. Each successful project can receive a substantial contribution, facilitating significant demonstrations and developments within the specified timeframe.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants must adhere to stringent conditions covering proposal admissibility, consortium formation, and financial regulations, all designed to ensure robust, ethical, and impactful project implementation. Specific emphasis is placed on addressing societal needs and adhering to EU-wide guidelines for research and innovation.
Application Procedure
The application process is a single-stage submission handled electronically through the Funding & Tenders Portal, requiring adherence to specific templates and guidelines outlined in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes and Online Manual. Proposals will be evaluated against defined award criteria.
Legal Basis
This funding program operates under the comprehensive legal framework of Horizon Europe, established by foundational EU regulations and further governed by specific work programmes and financial rules, ensuring transparency and legal compliance.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
10,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
20,000,000 € (total for 2 grants)
Deadline:
04.09.2025
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
Urban areas within Horizon Europe participating countries, with demonstrations required in at least three different urban areas considering varying climatic conditions.
Sectors:
Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Transportation and Logistics, Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection, Other
Beneficiaries:
Road Light Duty Vehicle users, Urban communities, Electricity grid operators, Renewable energy sector
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Market Introduction, Implementation
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Additional Partners:
European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC), European Partnership on ‘Towards zero emission road transport’ (2ZERO), Societal actors (e.g., end-users, community groups, policymakers, industry representatives, researchers, civil society organizations)
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