CFAs: Secretariat Support for the European Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Alliance

The focus areas include the Development and promotion of the ECAVA’s Strategic roadmap, Organisation of the annual ECAVA General Assembly and Forum, as well as of the meetings of working group and Steering Committee, in close collaboration with the European Commission, Promotion of the Alliance’s outcomes, including through the operation of a website and by creating and publishing relevant communication content.

The objective is The action will help reinforce the competitiveness and innovation leadership of the European automotive sector and accelerate its digital transformation. As part of the Industrial Action Plan for the European Automotive Sector, the action will support the objectives and activities of the announced European Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Alliance (ECAVA) by acting as its Secretariat. The purpose of the ECAVA is to provide a discussion and advisory forum to coordinate and accelerate technological developments and investments in software-defined, AI-powered, connected and autonomous vehicle technologies.

Funding available for this opportunity is EUR 1,000,000. The scope covers supporting the organisation and work of its General Assembly, working groups, Steering Committee, Alliance Forum and other meetings, including by editing the documents produced, Supporting the administrative processes of the ECAVA, notably by assisting the European Commission in the management of applications, Disseminating outcomes of the Alliance, notably through the creation and maintenance of a website, and building a dynamic ecosystem, Supporting the members of the Alliance in the development and update the ECAVA’s yearly roadmap, Providing the needed expertise, for instance legal expertise on competition rules.

This action is designed to ensure the ECAVA operates smoothly, efficiently and with the agility required to support the rapid evolution of connected and autonomous vehicle technologies across Europe. By acting as the Secretariat, the selected organisation will play a central role in facilitating collaboration among industry leaders, researchers, technology developers, start-ups and policymakers. The Secretariat will also support the European Commission in administrative and coordination tasks that allow the Alliance to focus on strategic technology development and future-oriented automotive innovation.

Eligible participants include legal entities established in EU Member States, overseas countries and territories, and eligible non-EU countries associated with the Digital Europe Programme. All entities must register and undergo validation processes before submitting a proposal.

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