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Purpose & Target

This is a 'Permanently Open Call for Targeted Innovation Projects' under the EIT Urban Mobility Business Plan 2023-2025. Its core objective is to address strategic gaps in EIT Urban Mobility's innovation portfolio and respond to external changes, such as technological developments, policies, regulations, and urgent events in urban mobility. It is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, focusing exclusively on urban mobility innovation. The grant targets organizations involved in developing solutions for urban transport challenges. While not explicitly stated, the context of EIT Urban Mobility suggests a target for innovators, research institutions, and businesses (including startups, SMEs, and larger enterprises) capable of delivering innovative projects within the urban mobility sector. The geographic scope is primarily European, implied by the 'EIT Urban Mobility' and 'European cycling industry' references. This is a recurring grant opportunity, structured with multiple cut-off dates, each focusing on specific topics. This means the specific focus areas for application may change with each new cut-off.

Financial Structure

The total budget for this call is 4,200,000 EUR. Specific minimum or maximum grant amounts per application are not specified in the provided documents. Key financial documents mentioned (but not detailed) that would define eligible costs, payment schedules, and reporting requirements include: * 'Eligibility of Expenditure' * 'Financial Support Agreement Template' * 'Horizon Europe Model Grant Agreement' (implying adherence to Horizon Europe's financial rules, which typically involve specific funding rates, eligible costs, and reporting).

Eligible and Ineligible Costs: Not explicitly defined, but would be detailed in the 'Eligibility of Expenditure' document.
Matching Fund Requirements/Co-financing: Not specified in the provided text.
Payment Schedule and Mechanisms: Not specified.
Financial Reporting/Audit Requirements: Not specified, but will be governed by the 'Financial Support Agreement Template' and 'Horizon Europe Model Grant Agreement'.
Indirect Cost Policies: Not specified.

Eligibility Requirements

The grant materials do not explicitly define eligible organization types, size, or specific qualifications for applicants beyond their ability to propose 'Targeted Innovation Projects' within the urban mobility sector. However, the 'permanently open call' nature and references to 'innovation portfolio' and 'strategic agenda' imply that organizations with a proven capacity for innovation and project implementation are sought.

Organization Type: Not explicitly defined. Given the nature of innovation projects, it is highly likely to include STARTUP, SME, ENTERPRISE, UNIVERSITY, and PUBLIC sector entities capable of research and development or pilot implementation.
Geographic Location: Not explicitly stated, but given EIT Urban Mobility's focus, it is strongly implied to be within EU Member States or associated countries capable of receiving EU funding.
Specific Qualifications/Certifications: Not detailed in the provided documents, but proposals will be evaluated against pre-defined criteria, as outlined in Chapter 5 of the Call Manual (which was not provided).
Exclusion Criteria: No explicit exclusion criteria or disqualifying factors are provided in the given text.

Application Process

Submission Tool: Applicants are required to submit proposals using the PLAZA tool.
Application Deadlines: This is a 'Permanently Open Call' with multiple cut-off dates. The latest stated deadline in the primary document is 2025-12-31 17:00:00+0000. Specific cut-off dates will be announced at least two months before the submission deadline, with each date potentially having specific topics and requirements.
Starting Date for Applications: The supporting document indicates 'Starting date for sending applications:' but the date itself is missing.

Required Documentation and Supporting Materials While not explicitly listed, the supporting documents indicate that applicants should take into consideration: * 'Strategic Agenda' * 'Appeal Procedure' * 'Eligibility of Expenditure' * 'Project Implementation Handbook' * 'Financial Support Agreement Template' * 'Horizon Europe Model Grant Agreement' Application Assistance

Information Sessions: EIT Urban Mobility will host online information sessions on 3, 4, and 10 September 2024. These sessions will cover the call content, specific topics, requirements, and general procedures (submission, evaluation process, and the proposal submission tool).

Project Implementation and Reporting

Implementation Handbook: A 'Project Implementation Handbook' is available, which will detail expectations for project execution.
Reporting Obligations: Not explicitly detailed, but implied by the 'Financial Support Agreement Template' and 'Horizon Europe Model Grant Agreement'.
Monitoring and Evaluation: Proposals will follow an evaluation process (Chapter 5 of Call Manual), and ongoing monitoring is implied by the 'Project Implementation Handbook'.

Evaluation Criteria

The grant materials state that 'Proposals will be evaluated based on pre-defined evaluation criteria and following the evaluation process described in Chapter 5 “Evaluation and selection process” of the Call Manual'. However, the specific evaluation criteria (e.g., scoring factors, innovation requirements, impact expectations, or quality thresholds) are not detailed in the provided documents. Based on the 'Targeted Projects Programme' and its objectives, it can be inferred that evaluation will likely prioritize: * Alignment: How well the proposed project addresses the identified gaps in EIT Urban Mobility's innovation portfolio and responds to external changes (technological, policy, regulatory, or urgent events). * Impact: The potential social, economic, or environmental impact of the innovation in urban mobility. * Innovation: The novelty and technical feasibility of the proposed solutions. * Implementation Plan: The clarity, realism, and effectiveness of the project's execution plan. The specific topics for the 'Targeted Open Call 2025' include: * The uptake of hydrogen refuelling stations for sustainable urban transport. * Mitigating non-exhaust pollution stemming from urban transport. * Achieving Vision Zero and safety for vulnerable urban road users. * Promoting a competitive and sustainable European cycling industry. Projects addressing these specific themes will likely be prioritized in the respective cut-off dates.

Compliance & Special Requirements

Regulatory Compliance

Compliance with the Horizon Europe Model Grant Agreement is expected, implying adherence to its regulatory framework, which covers various aspects from financial rules to ethical considerations.
An 'Appeal Procedure' document is available, suggesting a formal process for addressing disputes or concerns related to the grant application or evaluation.

Ethical Standards and Data Protection

Not explicitly detailed, but implied by the reference to the 'Horizon Europe Model Grant Agreement' and standard EU funding practices, which include strict requirements for data protection (GDPR) and ethical conduct in research and innovation.

Intellectual Property (IP) Policies

Not explicitly stated, but the 'Horizon Europe Model Grant Agreement' typically includes detailed provisions regarding intellectual property rights arising from funded projects. Applicants should review this document carefully.

Risk Management and Security

No specific requirements are outlined in the provided text.

Unique Aspects and Strategic Opportunities

Permanently Open Call: The unique nature of this call, with its rolling submission windows and topic-specific cut-off dates, offers flexibility for applicants to align their proposals with current priorities or emerging needs.
Targeted Innovation: The focus on addressing 'gaps in our innovation portfolio' and 'external changes' means this grant is responsive and aims to fund projects that fill specific strategic needs identified by EIT Urban Mobility.
Strategic Alignment: For businesses, this is an opportunity to align directly with EIT Urban Mobility's strategic agenda and contribute to key areas of urban mobility innovation (hydrogen, non-exhaust pollution, safety, cycling industry).
Cross-cutting Themes: While not explicitly mentioned as scoring criteria, the topics (e.g., sustainable urban transport, safety for vulnerable users) inherently include considerations for environmental sustainability and social impact.

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