Programme Category
Programme Name
Programme Description
Horizon Europe is the European Union (EU) funding programme for the period 2021 – 2027, which targets the sectors of research and innovation. The programme’s budget is around € 95.5 billion, of which € 5.4 billion is from NextGenerationEU to stimulate recovery and strengthen the EU’s resilience in the future, and € 4.5 billion is additional aid.
Identifier Code
Call
Summary
The systems approach to electromobility implies the interconnection of different electromobility actors with technologies(electric vehicles, electric vehicle charging stations) and electromobility users, but also the creation of communication interfaces between electromobility/energy actors through different ICT systems, front-end and back-end systems.
Detailed Call Description
- Develop a secure-by-design architecture and secure design principles encompassing all components and direct interfaces with EVs, EVSE, Charging Point Operators and E-Mobility Service Providers (EMSP) within the e-mobility ecosystem considering governance models involving the roles and responsibilities of the different actors;
- Conduct a thorough threat analysis and risk assessment to identify potential security vulnerabilities within the ecosystem, also analysing the security of interfaces with all involved actors (e.g., EV Aggregators, Facility Managers, Flexibility Providers, Distribution System Operators, etc.) when applying V2X services;
- Define a comprehensive testing framework for penetration including reacting against live attacks to EVSE as well as to vehicle network on hardware (HW) and software (SW) components to uncover potential weaknesses and vulnerabilities, including behavioural aspects such as sub-standard repair or vehicle tampering;
- Implement a shared system of systems testing approach and develop co-designed verification and certification methods (also via Hackathon);
- Demonstrate in real-life operational environment the use of the framework for testing the cyber security and resilience of vehicles and charging infrastructure isolated and in connection to situations like charging, preparing for charging and payment processing;
- Compliance with existing standards and best practices for security, resilience, and robustness of e-mobility systems for more secured systems should be ensured, making use, where applicable, of generative AI;
- Extend Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) deployment, while considering emerging cryptography threats (i.e., quantum crypto) and exploring solutions, particularly focusing on pre-emptive measures against Post-Quantum Cryptographic attacks;
- Support to the set-up and implementation of the EC’s PKI ecosystem governance based on ISO 15118-20 standard;
- Develop digital twins to help define vulnerable elements of infrastructure and identify measures for risk mitigation;
- Consider the HW/SW elements and communication channels spanning from vehicles to charging stations and the electricity grid as a proactive design to mitigate vulnerabilities across the entire chain;
- Exploitation of synergies with projects related to the Software-Defined Vehicle of the Future is encouraged where applicable.
Call Total Budget
Financing percentage by EU or other bodies / Level of Subsidy or Loan
70%
Expected EU contribution per project: €10.00 million
Thematic Categories
- Energy
- Environment and Climate Change
- Information and Communication Technologies
- Information Technology
- Other Thematic Category
- Research, Technological Development and Innovation
- Transport
Eligibility for Participation
- Businesses
- Central Government
- Educational Institutions
- Legal Entities
- Private Bodies
- Researchers/Research Centers/Institutions
- Semi-governmental organisations
- Services Providers
- Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
- State-owned Enterprises
Eligibility For Participation Notes
The following exceptions apply: subject to restrictions for the protection of European communication networks.
A number of non-EU/non-Associated Countries that are not automatically eligible for funding have made specific provisions for making funding available for their participants in Horizon Europe projects.
Call Opening Date
Call Closing Date
National Contact Point(s)
Research and Innovation Foundation
Address: 29a Andrea Michalakopoulou, 1075 Nicosia, P.B. 23422, 1683 Nicosia
Telephone: +357 22205000
Fax: +357 22205001
Email: support@research.org.cy
Website: https://www.research.org.cy/en/
Persons to Contact:
Mr. Christakis Theocharous
Scientific Officer A’
Email: ctheocharous@research.org.cy
Mr. George Christou
Scientific Officer
Email: gchristou@research.org.cy