Opens 15 December 2026

Demonstration of zero emission coaches and buses in long distance operations (2ZERO Partnership)

In short

This is an Innovation Action under Horizon Europe. The budget is €13.5 million for about 1 grant of €13.5 million each. Submission opens on 15 December 2026. Deadline: 14 April 2027.

What the call wants to achieve

  • Integration of the results of the demonstrations in regular operation of passenger transport operators, in long distance operations. Accelerated replication of this integration, beyond original demo partners, using specific recommendations and sharing of best practices
  • Reliable operation of long distance zero emission buses and coaches in the EU.
  • Improved comfort and inter-modality for long distance people mobility services.
  • Demonstrated innovative zero emission solutions for long distance people mobility in a holistic approach taking net congestions challenges and charging solutions into account.

Source: EU Funding & Tenders Portal, © European Union, CC BY 4.0, summarised. The official call text and its annexes decide eligibility, budget and deadlines.

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