HORIZON-ER-JU-2023-EXPLR-02

FUTURE METRO SYSTEMS

Status
open for submission
Programme
Horizon Europe (HORIZON)
Action type
HORIZON JU Research and Innovation Actions
Opens
4 Oct 2023
Deadline
7 Feb 2024
Fetched
1 Jul 2026, 09:10 UTC
Plain-language summary

Research and innovation action on future metro systems focusing on AI, train control, and intelligent transport technologies.

This call invites research projects to develop future metro systems. It focuses on advanced technologies like AI, communication systems, and train control. The goal is to improve metro operations and rail transport efficiency.

Likely relevant for

  • Research institutions in transport engineering
  • Companies in metro and rail operations
  • AI and communication technology developers
  • Urban transport planners

Project signals

Focus on metro operation and train controlUse of CBTC (Communication-Based Train Control)Application of AI in transport systems

What it funds

  • Research and innovation in future metro systems
  • Development of intelligent transport systems for rail and metro
  • Advanced communication engineering and telecommunication for metro operations
  • Application of AI and train control technologies in metro systems

Expected outcomes

  • Improved metro operation efficiency and safety
  • Innovative train control solutions
  • Enhanced communication systems for metro networks
  • Integration of AI technologies in metro transport

Who can apply / participate

  • Research organizations
  • Universities
  • Industry partners
  • SMEs with relevant expertise
  • Consortium formation rules must be checked in call documents
  • Participants from EU member states and associated countries
  • Eligibility depends on Horizon Europe and JU rules
  • Specific consortium size and composition
  • Exact funding rates and budget limits

Must check before shortlisting

  • Specific eligibility criteria and consortium requirements
  • Budget and funding rates
  • Detailed scope and expected outcomes

Money

Budget details not stated in the source data.

Application notes

  • Single-stage submission model.

Derived from official EU Funding portal source · updated 2 Jul 2026, 10:30 UTC. Use this as a shortlisting aid; the official call text remains authoritative.

Official source text

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