Ubiquitous PNT for Connected, Cooperative and Automated Mobility for more efficient, safe, and sustainable roads and vehicles

Last Updated: 19/09/2022 06:42     Created at: 19/09/2022 06:41

ESA in cooperation with ERTICO-ITS Europe has issued a new Thematic Window under the NAVISP programme to stimulate the submission of Element 2 and Element 3 projects on the topic of “Ubiquitous PNT for Connected, Cooperative and Automated Mobility for more efficient, safe, and sustainable roads and vehicles”.

The initiative is  calling for proof-of-concept demonstration projects and national or cross-boundary test-beds to facilitate the development and introduction of related PNT technologies into commercial products. The activities will be funded under the NAVISP Element 2 or Element 3, aimed at supporting industrial competitiveness and national strategic initiatives respectively. The thematic window arises from the recently signed Memorandum of Intent  between ESA and ERTICO-ITS Europe aiming to support and promote the development and commercialization of future, more sustainable technologies in the transport and mobility sector (more information about the partnership can be found here). 

The scope of this Thematic Window is to support and accelerate the transition to a more connected, automated and sustainable transport sector by promoting the use of Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) data in the context of connected, cooperative and automated mobility (CCAM). It also aims to support the development and commercialization of corresponding technologies towards more sustainable forms. This is directly related to ESA's strategy to support and increase the use of space through three accelerators, one of which is focused on using space for a green future. 

On October 18th, the Agency organizes a webinar with interested stakeholders in order to raise general awareness about the initiative and clarify any issues potential Tenderers may have. At the webinar, the Agency will present the scope of this Thematic Window as well as the application process. During this Webinar, the general context and status of CCAM will be presented. The Webinar will also include the participation of prospective customers of CCAM products to present the market perspectives as an introduction to the presentation of the themes of this Window and how to apply. 

The agenda of the Webinar can be found here

The link for registering to the Webinar can be found here