HORIZON-ER-JU-2023-FA1-SESAR

EU-RAIL – SESAR SYNERGY: INTEGRATED AIR AND RAIL NETWORK BACKBONE FOR A SUSTAINABLE AND ENERGY-EFFICIENT MULTIMODAL TRANSPORT SYSTEM

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

Innovation action to integrate air and rail networks for sustainable, energy-efficient multimodal transport.

This call seeks projects that combine air and rail traffic management to create a sustainable and energy-efficient multimodal transport system. It focuses on integrating rail and air networks to improve operations and traffic management. The goal is to develop a backbone for seamless multimodal transport.

Likely relevant for

  • Rail traffic management experts
  • Air traffic management specialists
  • Multimodal transport system developers
  • Sustainable transport technology innovators
  • Rail and air operations researchers

Project signals

Focus on integrating rail and air networksDevelopment of traffic management systemsProjects targeting energy efficiency in transport

What it funds

  • Development of integrated air and rail traffic management systems
  • Innovative solutions for multimodal transport backbone
  • Energy-efficient and sustainable transport technologies
  • Improvement of rail and air operations and traffic management

Expected outcomes

  • A sustainable multimodal transport backbone integrating air and rail networks
  • Enhanced energy efficiency in transport operations
  • Improved coordination between rail and air traffic management systems

Who can apply / participate

  • Research organizations
  • Industry partners
  • Transport operators
  • Technology developers
  • Consortium likely required including multiple stakeholders from air and rail sectors
  • EU Member States and associated countries
  • Check specific eligibility rules in the call text
  • Exact consortium size and composition
  • Specific funding rates and budget limits

Must check before shortlisting

  • Specific eligibility criteria for applicants
  • Budget and funding rates
  • Consortium composition requirements

Money

Budget details not stated in the source; check official call documents for funding amounts and rates.

Application notes

  • Single-stage submission model.

Derived from official EU Funding portal source · updated 2 Jul 2026, 10:31 UTC. Use this as a shortlisting aid; the official call text remains authoritative.

Official source text

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