#H2020TransportInfo. WP 2017 Call: Mobility for Growth (MG) 19 topics

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1 #H2020TransportInfo WP 2017 Call: Mobility for Growth (MG) 19 topics

2 1. Area: Aviation 4 topics

3 (1) Topic MG (RIA) Reducing aviation noise Challenge: Systematic approach to aviation noise management; Stronger coordination between national, international and EU research activities Scope: to develop new technologies and methodologies to enable 24/7 operations; Noise reduction at the source; Assess and manage aviation noise; Integrate environmental assessment approaches; Better understand sonic boom policy; Common strategic research roadmap for noise reduction Expected impact: Reduce aviation noise nuisance Estimated EC contribution per proposal: EUR 5-9 Mio

4 (Cont.) Systematic approach to aviation noise management means bringing together: Technological (mainly source noise) Operational (source and routes) Planning solutions (airport and communities)

5 (cont.) The actions should address one or several areas: Development of new aircraft/engine technologies (source) Novel approach for assessing and managing the impact of aviation noise tools must be made open to the EU research and policy community Approaches for land-use planning practices and tools Understanding of policy and regulations on sonic boom

6 (2) Topic MG (RIA) Maintaining industrial leadership in aeronautics Challenge: to seize new opportunities for further growth of European aeronautics; Maintain competitiveness throughout the whole supply chain; Further develop low maturity level technologies Scope: Moving from scheduled to condition-based inspections; Advancements in low TRL composite aerostructures; Address electromagnetic immunity problems Expected impact: to contribute towards maintaining the leadership of the European aeronautics industry Estimated EC contribution per proposal: EUR 5-9 Mio

7 (3) Topic MG (RIA) Breakthrough innovation Challenge: to explore disruptive breakthrough technologies as evolutionary ones come close to their maximum potential Scope: to develop for the medium term the concepts that are currently not used; Technologies up to TRL 3 with a potential to TRL 6; Innovative aircraft configurations and airframes; Propulsion systems; Multifunctional systems; Autonomous systems Expected impact: to propose new or develop further highly innovative and exploitable technologies that address environmental impact, competitiveness, and safety in the medium term Estimated EC contribution per proposal: EUR 2-4 Mio

8 (4) Topic MG (CSA) Identification of gaps, barriers and needs in the aviation research Challenge: to facilitate achievement Flightpath 2050 goals; Collaboration between all European stakeholders (ACARE). Scope (1): to review R&I state of the art, incl. international benchmarking; identify gaps in the research landscape and bottlenecks to innovation and recommend how to address them. Actions should address one or several of the following ACARE SRIA domains: - Mobility, - Competitiveness, - Environment and energy, - Safety and security. Expected impact: to assess/support progress towards Flightpath 2050 goals, identify future needs, gaps and barriers & make recommendations to address them. Estimated EC contribution per proposal: EUR 1-2 Mio

9 4. Topic MG (CSA) Identification of gaps, barriers and needs in the aviation research Challenge: Facilitate achievement of Flightpath 2050 goals; Collaboration with non-european stakeholders to solve common challenges, leverage resources, mitigate risks and establish longterm relationships. Scope (2): Set up an open platform between EU and relevant third countries to reach out to R&I stakeholders and funding authorities - including workshops & studies (win-win areas, barriers, solutions). Expected impact: Support progress towards Flightpath 2050 goals, identify future needs, gaps and barriers, and make recommendations to address them. Estimated EC contrib. per proposal: EUR 1-2 Mio

10 2. Area: Waterborne 2 topics + Blue Growth

11 (1) Topic MG (IA) Innovations for energy efficiency and emission control in waterborne transport Challenge: to keep Europe's lead in world markets, introduce a step-change in energy efficiency and emission reduction; Explore alternative fuels, prepare for electrification Scope: Alternative fuels, in particular LNG and methanol; Energy storage, hybridisation, electrification; Pollution reduction and control technologies; Reduction of frictional resistance Expected impact: Energy efficient, less polluting waterborne transport Estimated EC contrib. per proposal: EUR 5-9 Mio

12 (2) Topic MG (IA) Complex and value-added specialised vessels Challenge: to explore best design, construction and production principles for both small series and standard vessels Scope: to deliver and validate advanced ferry concepts, low-impact ship design and operations, standardised workboat concepts, design for new support operations Expected impact: Technical and operational validation of a concept leading to substantial improvement of safety, sustainability performance Proof of concept up to the demonstration level Development of standardised approaches Estimated EC contrib. per proposal: EUR 8-12 Mio

13 (3) Blue Growth (Ref. Challenge 2:. marine and maritime and the bioeconomy ) BG High value-added specialised vessel concepts enabling more efficient servicing of emerging coastal and offshore activities (IA); EC contrib. up to EUR 8 Mio BG Multi-use of the oceans' marine space, offshore and near-shore: enabling technologies (IA); EC contrib. up to EUR 8 Mio BG Blue green innovation for clean coasts and seas (IA); EC contrib. up to EUR 6 Mio Deadline 14/02/2017

14 3. Area: Safety 1 topic

15 Topic MG (RIA) Protection of all road users in crashes Challenge: To improve crash safety in case of accidents; Developing fully integrated safety systems; Transport user protection: keeping Europe's leadership Scope: Vehicle based systems; Personal protection equipments; Crash simulation tools, human body models Expected impact Contribute to reducing fatalities and injuries Estimated EC contrib. per proposal: EUR 4-9 Mio SMEs participation & Int. Cooperation encouraged; Twinning with projects funded by US DOT foreseen

16 4. Area: Urban Mobility 3 topics

17 (1) Topic MG Increasing the take-up & scale of innovative solutions to achieve sustainable mobility Challenge: to increase the take-up of innovative solutions by transferring them to new contexts and studying & comparing impacts Expected Impact: Actions should demonstrate/ successfully transfer a single solution/approach or limited package of mutually reinforcing solutions/approaches from a small number of locations in Europe (not more than 5) to at least 10 new locations in Europe

18 (2) Topic MG Supporting "smart electric mobility" in cities Challenge: to focus on the development of integrated approaches & testing of "business models" for the local production and distribution of electricity together with electric vehicles fleet, to create the conditions for market take-up in urban and sub-urban areas Expected Impact: To focus on developing integrated approaches and testing of business models, rather than purchasing the actual clean vehicles and their appropriate infrastructure

19 (3) Topic MG Innovative approaches for integrating urban nodes in the TEN-T core network corridors Challenge: the efficient and effective integration of urban nodes into TEN-T corridors requires further research and innovation efforts for the development and related recommendations for deployment of innovative solutions in urban areas Expected Impact: CSA produces recommendations for wide-scale deployment of research and innovation solutions in some (if justified, a selection could be made) or all urban nodes along the TEN-T corridors

20 ELENA: scaling up innovation in cities /regions Grants for Technical Assistance to help project promoters (eg. local and regional authorities) to invest in innovative solutions in energy efficiency + cleaner urban transport Paid for by H2020 but managed by the European Investment Bank: No call deadlines, first-come/first-served basis Example: project assistance for a project to replace the complete fleet of diesel buses currently used in the province of North-Brabant & Limburg with Zero Emission Buses (in NL>600+ buses)

21 5. Area: Logistics 2 topics

22 The aim of the topics is to increase efficiency and hence sustainability of logistics systems, use opportunities provided by digitalisation, remove the communication bottlenecks between the different stakeholders and thereby improve the potential for collaboration Two topics: MG : Innovative ICT solutions for future logistics operations MG : Potential of the Physical Internet (PI) Budget: MG-5.2/ RIA = 12 M MG CSA = 1M

23 (1) Topic MG Innovative ICT solutions for future logistics operations Challenge: to exploit opportunities offered by advanced ITC (eg. Internet of Things, Big data) by focusing on: Electronic booking and planning systems towards a paperless environment and freight traceability Real-time exception management and business models for dynamic transport services Interoperability & integration of SMEs in supply chain Expected Impact: Link digital & physical flows; seamless freight transport execution; increased reliability; optimisation of load factors & delivery routes; business models for collaborative & dynamic services

24 (2) Topic MG Potential of the Physical Internet (PI) The creation of the PI requires integration of many innovative concepts and a mental-shift towards a different governance structure Two types of actions: RIA-case study to identify minimum requirements for efficient influence of PI's nodes; modelling of tools & business models CSA mapping of relevant activities, advocacy & dissemination Expected Impact: get industry-wide support & launch the development of the PI International Cooperation (in particular US, Canada and Hong Kong) encouraged

25 6. Area: Infrastructures 3 topics

26 Objective of this area is to find solutions to increase the productivity, robustness & efficiency of infrastructure for all modes, and ensure the resilience of the whole transport system in case of extreme events and allow optimal use & management of the multimodal transport infrastructure, Three Topics: MG : Resilience to extreme (natural and man-made) events MG : Optimization of transport infrastructure including terminals MG : The Port of the Future Budget: MG-7.1/7.2/ RIA= 37,5M MG CSA = 1,2M

27 (1) Topic MG Resilience to extreme (natural and man-made) events Challenge: to reduce the negative impact of extreme conditions on the riliability of mobilityy, projects should: Map climate risk "hot spot"; Suggest smart use of materials techniques and methods to ensure continuous reliability of the network; Develop innovative Structural Health Monitoring systems for key infrastructure; Design innovative connections to smooth transfer of mode in case of extreme disruption Expected Impact: to smooth continuity of mobility of people and freight even in case of serious disruptions; reliable modal interchanges allowing continuous fluid traffic flow even during and after disruption International Cooperation - possible "Twinning" with US DoT funded activities.

28 (2) Topic MG Optimisation of transport infrastructure including terminals Challenge: Towards zero intrusion construction, inspection & maintenance Innovative design and construction methods for low- maintenance and high adaptability to future needs Assessment of multimodal network capacity Attention to accessibility & interoperability of corridors, terminals and hubs (including airports and inland waterways) Expected Impact: more optimal use of existing network with avoidance of over dimensioning whilst increasing capacity. Better accessibility & operational efficiencyof multimodal hubs International Cooperation in particular with Neighbouring Countries encouraged

29 (3) Topic MG The Port of the Future Challenge: Ensure that efficient operations will not affect negatively the surrounding territory, including city-port relations and the smart urban development of Port Cities New Port concepts, new management models, and innovative design, engineering, construction and operation technologies and solutions for full customer, stakeholder and citizen satisfaction. Expected Impact: reduction of environmental impact of port activities, their operational and infrastructural costs; improvement of logistics efficiency and better integration of the port in the surrounding socio-economic area, including city-port relations and the smart urban development of Port Cities, International Cooperation (in particular with Med and other Neighbouring Partner Countries) encouraged

30 7. Area: Socio-economic 4 topics

31 (1) Topic MG (CSA) Big data in transport Challenge: to investigate the implications of the utilisation of big data in transport (opportunities and challenges) Scope: To identify where to implement ICT investments; To identify methodological issues and tools for data mining and exploitation; To identify barriers (technical & institutional) to exploitation of big data Expected impact: To support authorities and industry in understanding travellers' and consumers' behaviour; To contribute to identification of critical issues (privacy, data security, legal, institutional aspects) Estimated EC contrib. per proposal: EUR 0,5-1,5 Mio

32 (2) Topic MG (RIA) Accessibility, inclusive mobility, equity Challenge: to examine the impact of innovations (technical, organisational, social) on accessibility, inclusive mobility, equity in prioritised areas Scope: Factors influencing mobility in prioritised areas; To address mobility needs of vulnerable population groups (elderly, children, youth, disabled, migrants ) To assess/develop solutions for inclusive mobility and equity Expected impact: To identify sustainable and inclusive mobility options responding to needs of particular population groups; To elaborate new business models for public transport Estimated EC contrib. per proposal: EUR 1-3 Mio

33 (3) Topic MG (RIA) Shifting paradigms Challenge: to analyse new preferences, behaviours and lifestyles influencing future transport models and their socio-economic and environmental impact Scope (proposals should address one of the following): Shifting from car ownership to sharing: comparing existing trends, forecasts, business models; assessing implications for the European car industry Changing value of time: assessing perceived cost of travel time and of time savings in selected areas (e.g.: business, leisure) Expected impact: to assess the development of new business models and social innovations as well as the implications of emerging perceptions of travel time values. Estimated EC contrib. per proposal: EUR 1-2 Mio

34 (4) Topic MG (CSA) Future research needs and priorities Challenge: Need for transport related research to address new challenges as they emerge from technological developments, megatrends, and political imperatives Scope: Collection and analysis of transport relevant studies and reports Assessment of the impact of main political imperatives, megatrends on transport research needs Expected impact: Provide a comprehensive picture of forward looking knowledge on transport sector and contribute to the creation of a coherent transport research agenda Estimated EC contrib. per proposal: EUR Mio