Call: Integrated, brand-independent architectures, components and systems for next generation electrified vehicles optimised for the infrastructure

Programme	Horizon 2020 - Societal Challenges
Type of Fund	Action programme
Description of programme "Horizon 2020 - Societal Challenges "	A challenge-based approach will bring together resources and knowledge across different fields, technologies and disciplines, including social sciences and the humanities. This will cover activities from research to market with a new focus on innovation-related activities, such as piloting, demonstration, test-beds, and support for public procurement and market uptake. Funding focuses on the following challenges: Health, demographic change and wellbeing; Food security, sustainable agriculture and forestry, marine and maritime and inland water research, and the Bioeconomy; Secure, clean and efficient energy; Smart, green and integrated transport; Climate action, environment, resource efficiency and raw materials; Europe in a changing world - inclusive, innovative and reflective societies; Secure societies - protecting freedom and security of Europe and its citizens.
Link	Link to Programme
Description of programme "Smart, Green and Integrated Transport"	Within this programme Horizon 2020 will provide funding for a resource efficient transport that respects the environment, aims at a better mobility, less congestion, more safety and security, supports a global leadership for the European transport industry and targets a socio-economic and behavioural research and forward looking activities for policy making.
Call	Integrated, brand-independent architectures, components and systems for next generation electrified vehicles optimised for the infrastructure
Description of call "Integrated, brand-independent architectures, components and systems for next generation electrified vehicles optimised for the infrastructure "	Introduction of electrified vehicles on the market generated some challenges. Affordability, user friendliness and optimization of the infrastructure must be achieved. Proposals will address one or more of these technical functionalities: integrated electric/electronic architectures and control systems for third generation electrified vehicles powertrains; development of smart bus systems, electric motors, power electronics, connectivity and systems; on-board charging optimized for infrastructure capabilities; breakthrough heating and cooling concepts to minimize the impact on vehicle range in extreme conditions. For each area reliability, safety and security are to be considered.
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Thematic Focus	Energy, Technologies, Transport, Innovation
Funding area	EU Member States Albania / Shqipëria Bosnia and Herzegovina Iceland / Ísland Moldova Montenegro / Crna Gora/Црна Гора North Macedonia / Северна Македонија Norway / Norge Serbia / Сpбија Switzerland / Schweiz / Suisse / Svizzera Turkey / Türkiye Ukraine / Україна Oukraïna Others
Origin of Applicant	EU Member States Albania / Shqipëria Bosnia and Herzegovina Iceland / Ísland Moldova Montenegro / Crna Gora/Црна Гора North Macedonia / Северна Македонија Norway / Norge Serbia / Сpбија Switzerland / Schweiz / Suisse / Svizzera Turkey / Türkiye Ukraine / Україна Oukraïna Others
Eligible applicants	Education and Training Centres, Research Institution, Lobby Group / Professional Association / Trade Union, International Organization, Federal State / Region / City / Municipality / Local Authority, Microenterprises (fewer than 10 employees), Small and Medium Sized Enterprises, SMEs (between 10 and 249 employees), Public Services, Other, NGO / NPO, National Government, Start Up Company, University, Enterprise (more than 250 employees or not defined), Association
Applicant details	All legal entities located in the EU or in Third Countries can participate in Horizon 2020.
Project Partner	Yes
Project Partner Details	As a principle all projects (except coordination and support activities) must comprise at least 3 partners from at least 3 EU Member States or other eligible countries.
Further info	Open access must be granted to all scientific publications.
Type of Funding	Grants
Financial details	budget amount: 3-5 Mio. € per proposal Co- funding: max. 100%
Submission	Participant Portal
Contact Details	Link to the National Contact Point Finder.