Nextgen EV components: High efficiency and low cost electric motors for circularity and low use of rare resources (2ZERO)

Last updated: 17.7.2025
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This Horizon Europe funding opportunity, titled 'Nextgen EV components: High efficiency and low cost electric motors for circularity and low use of rare resources (2ZERO)', aimed to revolutionize electric vehicle (EV) motor technology. It focused on developing highly efficient, cost-effective, and resource-circular electric motors for mass-produced cars and vans, directly contributing to zero-emission road transport and boosting European industrial leadership.

Who is Funded for Nextgen EV Motors

This section outlines the types of entities eligible for funding, the geographical areas where projects must be implemented, and the overarching goals of the program. The program sought to engage a broad range of participants from the automotive and research sectors across Europe to drive innovation in sustainable electric mobility.

What Innovation is Funded

This section details the specific types of projects and thematic areas eligible for funding, highlighting the technological focus and expected development stages. The program supported cutting-edge research and innovation in electric motor design and manufacturing for road transport.

Type and Scope of EV Funding

This section describes the nature of the financial support provided, including the type of funding instrument and the overall budget allocated to this specific topic. It highlights the direct financial parameters for interested applicants.

Conditions for Application

This section outlines the essential rules, regulations, and specific criteria that applicants and beneficiaries needed to adhere to. It covers the crucial terms for both the application phase and the post-award management.

Application Procedure Overview

This section provides an overview of the application process, from submission guidelines to the evaluation and selection procedures. It guides potential applicants through the necessary steps and criteria for securing funding.

This section establishes the foundational legal framework governing the 'Nextgen EV components' funding program. It identifies the primary authoritative documents and other key regulations that ensure the program's legitimacy and guide its operational implementation.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

20,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

26.04.2022

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2027

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union and Associated Countries. Specific eligible countries are detailed in Annex B of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes.

Sectors

Sectors:

Transportation and Logistics, Information and Communication Technology, Research and Development, Green Technology, Environmental and Climate Protection, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Automotive industry, Electric Vehicle Manufacturing, Transport Engineering

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

European Commission

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