RISC-V Automotive Hardware Platform
Horizon Europe
Total funding amount: 80,000,000 EUR
Duration: 2025-2027
To develop in-vehicle demonstrators capable of PetaOPS computing.
To create a high-performance automotive RISC-V reference hardware platform.
Automotive industry stakeholders
Research organizations
Software Defined Vehicle Initiative participants
Eligible organization types include public bodies, research organizations, and private companies.
Entities must be legally established in EU Member States or associated countries.
Eligible countries include all EU Member States and Horizon Europe associated countries.
Legal entities from China are excluded from participation.
Projects must focus on developing RISC-V hardware for automotive applications.
Proposals should demonstrate collaboration with the Software Defined Vehicle Initiative.
Minimum grant amount: 1,000,000 EUR
Maximum grant amount: 80,000,000 EUR
Funding rate: 100% for research and innovation actions.
Submission deadlines: April 29, 2025, and September 17, 2025.
Project duration: 24 months.
Entities previously funded under Horizon Europe may apply.
No double funding from EU budget is allowed.
Application form (Part A and Part B).
Supporting documents as specified in the call.
Proposals will be evaluated based on excellence, impact, and implementation quality.
Threshold for individual criteria is 3 out of 5.
Evaluation results expected within 5 months of submission.
Grant agreements to be signed approximately 8 months after submission.
Projects addressing innovative solutions for automotive applications will be prioritized.
Collaboration with multiple stakeholders is encouraged.
Projects must comply with ethical standards and EU regulations.
Gender equality plans are required for public bodies and research organizations.
Entities from high-risk countries may face restrictions.
Compliance with cybersecurity regulations is mandatory.
Alignment with EU's strategic interests in technology and innovation.
Potential for collaboration with other Horizon Europe projects.
Strong emphasis on innovation and collaboration may favor well-established consortia.
New entrants may face challenges in demonstrating operational capacity.
Strong consortium with diverse expertise.
Clear demonstration of project impact and innovation.
Failure to meet eligibility criteria.
Inadequate project planning and risk assessment.
Engage with potential partners early in the process.
Ensure compliance with all submission requirements.
Highlight unique technological advancements.
Demonstrate alignment with EU policy priorities.