Sustainable Competitive Digital Green Rail Freight Services
The Sustainable Competitive Digital Green Rail Freight Services program, a flagship project under Horizon Europe, aims to revolutionize European rail freight. By focusing on digitalization and green technologies, it seeks to significantly increase rail capacity, enhance cross-border operations, and improve multimodal service offerings. This initiative is designed to boost the competitiveness of rail freight while contributing substantially to the EU Green Deal objectives.
Who is Funded: Eligible Participants & Strategic Goals
This section provides a comprehensive overview of who is eligible to apply for funding under the Sustainable Competitive Digital Green Rail Freight Services program, detailing the types of organizations, the geographical scope, and the overarching objectives of this transformative initiative for European rail freight.
What is Funded: Project Focus & Innovation Stages
This section details the types of projects and activities eligible for funding, outlining the supported sectors, the nature of covered costs, and the expected maturity level of the innovations. The program emphasizes cutting-edge solutions for digital and green rail freight.
Type and Scope of Funding for Rail Innovation
This section outlines the financial aspects of the Sustainable Competitive Digital Green Rail Freight Services program, including the type of financial support offered, the total budget available for the call, the applicable funding rates, and the typical duration of supported projects.
Conditions and Requirements for Rail Freight Projects
This section details the essential conditions and requirements that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the application and project implementation phases of the Sustainable Competitive Digital Green Rail Freight Services program. It covers application rules, consortium requirements, and specific financial stipulations.
Application Procedure for Rail Innovation Funding
This section outlines the procedural steps for applying to the Sustainable Competitive Digital Green Rail Freight Services program, from submission to the evaluation and award notification processes.
Legal Basis of the Rail Freight Funding Program
This section establishes the legal framework and foundational documents governing the Sustainable Competitive Digital Green Rail Freight Services program, ensuring transparency and adherence to European Union regulations.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
60% of eligible costs
Allocated Budget:
40,600,000 €
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
Europe
Sectors:
Transportation and Logistics, Information and Communication Technology, Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection, Other
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Scaling, Commercialization
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
Europe's Rail Joint Undertaking (EU-Rail JU)
Managed By:
Europe's Rail Joint Undertaking (EU-Rail JU)
Additional Partners:
Collaboration required with HORIZON-ER-JU-2022-FA1-01 (Network management planning and control & Mobility Management in a multimodal environment and Digital Enablers), HORIZON-ER-JU-2022-FA2-01 (Digital & Automatic up to Automated Train Operations), HORIZON-ER-JU-2022-FA3-01 (Intelligent & Integrated asset management), HORIZON-ER-JU-2022-FA4-01 (A sustainable and green rail system), HORIZON-ER-JU-2022-FA6-01 (Regional rail services / Innovative rail services to revitalise capillary lines); Private Members of the EU-Rail JU.
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