Predicting and avoiding road crashes based on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and big data
The HORIZON-CL5-2026-01-D6-14 funding program, part of Horizon Europe, aims to revolutionize road safety by shifting from reactive to proactive management. It focuses on leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and big data to predict and avoid road crashes, enabling real-time interventions and enhancing overall traffic safety.
Who is Funded
This funding program is designed to support a wide range of organizations and entities capable of advancing road safety through innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and big data solutions. It encourages broad geographic participation, including international cooperation, to achieve its primary goal of proactively preventing road crashes and enhancing overall traffic management.
What is Funded
This program supports projects focused on pioneering Artificial Intelligence and big data applications to enhance road safety and optimize traffic management. Funded activities span research, development, and demonstration, targeting innovative solutions from conceptualization to pilot testing. It primarily supports eligible costs structured as lump sum contributions.
Type and Scope of Funding
The HORIZON-CL5-2026-01-D6-14 program offers grant funding through a lump sum model, ensuring clear financial support for research and innovation in road safety. Each successful project can receive a substantial contribution, facilitating ambitious endeavors in AI and big data for crash prevention.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to comprehensive conditions covering proposal admissibility, financial capacity, ethical considerations, and data management. Emphasis is placed on fair, non-discriminatory AI models and robust data interoperability.
Application Procedure
The application process for this Horizon Europe call is a single-stage submission, opening in September 2025 with a deadline in January 2026. Applicants should follow the detailed guidelines and utilize the provided templates for a comprehensive and compliant submission.
Legal Basis
This funding program operates under the robust legal framework of the European Union, primarily established by the Horizon Europe Framework Programme. It is further governed by specific decisions and financial regulations that ensure its legitimacy, operational guidelines, and transparent fund management.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Planned
Maximum Amount:
5,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
10,000,000 €
Deadline:
20.01.2026
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
EU Member States and Associated Countries, with advised international cooperation with partners from the US, Japan, Singapore and Australia.
Sectors:
Information and Communication Technology, Transportation and Logistics, Research and Development, Other
Beneficiaries:
Road authorities, road users, and the wider public benefiting from improved road safety.
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Implementation
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Additional Partners:
International Transport Forum at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is mentioned as proposing similar approaches. Existing projects like OMICRON could be considered. CEN-CENELEC Research Helpdesk and ETSI Research Helpdesk advise on standardisation.
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