Enhanced resilience in multimodal passenger transport through digital technologies and generative and discriminative AI

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Official call identifier: HORIZON-CL5-2026-10-D6-10 

Objective of the call

The objective of the call is to enhance the resilience of multimodal passenger transport systems through the use of digital technologies, including generative and discriminative artificial intelligence. The supported projects should strengthen the ability of transport systems to anticipate, absorb and recover from disruptions while maintaining an acceptable level of service within reasonable time and cost. Improving resilience is essential for ensuring reliable passenger mobility and supporting the objectives of the EU Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy. 

Scope of activities 

Projects are expected to develop and implement measures that enhance the resilience of urban, sub-urban and long-distance passenger transport systems. 

The scope includes the use of digital technologies such as big data, digital twins and artificial intelligence to predict and manage disruptions, enable real-time planning, and reduce the impact of unexpected events. 

Actions should integrate data from multiple sources, generate disruption scenarios, and support informed decision-making for transport operators and authorities. Solutions must be designed with the involvement of public authorities and transport operators to ensure usability and operational relevance. 

Projects must test and validate their solutions in real-life multimodal transport corridors, involving at least three transport modes per use case and at least three pilot sites located in different EU Member States. 

Eligible applicants 

• Innovative SMEs, startups and enterprises aiming to scale and strengthen competitiveness 
• Public-sector organisations driving transformation and societal impact 
• Research and academic institutions commercialising knowledge 
• Non-profit organisations delivering purpose-driven innovation 
• Organisations based in EU Member States, EFTA/EEA, or Associated Countries (described in General Annex A, General Annex B, General Annex C)
• Minimum 3 independent partners from 3 eligible countries 

Specific consortium we are looking for:

• passenger transport operators in urban, sub-urban and long-distance transport; 

• public authorities and transport agencies responsible for transport planning and operations; 

• technology providers developing digital, data-driven and AI-based solutions; 

• research organisations and universities with expertise in transport systems, artificial intelligence and resilience; 

• organisations providing data acquisition, integration and analytics solutions for transport. 

Consortia should collectively cover both technological development and operational implementation. 

Eligible costs 

Eligible costs include expenses related to: 

• development and integration of digital and AI-based solutions; 

• data collection, processing and analytics systems; 

• piloting, testing and validation in real-life transport environments; 

• involvement of transport operators and public authorities in project activities; 

• training activities, development of tools, guidelines and operational support materials. 

Funding conditions 

Type of action: 
Innovation Action (IA) 

Funding rate: 
70% of eligible costs (except for non-profit legal entities, where a rate of up to 100% applies) 

EU contribution per project: 
Around EUR 5 million 

Number of funded projects: 
2 projects 

Project duration: 
Typically 36 months 

Technology Readiness Level (TRL): 
Projects are expected to reach TRL 6–7 by the end of the project 

*Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) describe the maturity of a technology, from basic research (TRL 1) to fully deployed, market-ready solutions (TRL 9). TRL 6–7 corresponds to pilot-scale validation and demonstration in relevant operational environments.

Deadline for submission

8 October 2026