Europe’s future mobility is digital, connected, automated—and driven by innovation. As the European Commission sharpens its focus on climate-neutral and smart mobility systems, a new wave of funding opportunities is emerging to support Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) from research to large-scale deployment. This session offers a forward-looking preview of the EU’s upcoming R&D&I priorities relevant to ITS. It will also hint at how to strategically match these ambitions with the right EU funding instruments, based on the maturity level of your solution. Whether you’re exploring concepts at low TRL or ready to scale at market level, understanding where Horizon Europe, Interreg, Innovation Fund, CEF, Digital Europe, and EIB support can intersect with your innovation is key. Participants will gain insight into: • The European Commission’s upcoming priorities for ITS-related R&D&I. • How to align different stages of innovation with the most suitable EU funding programmes. • The strategic role of TRL-based funding alignment, helping stakeholders move from concept and pilot to real-world deployment and scale-up. • Key examples of how European funding has enabled breakthrough ITS projects. • A preview of the synergies and complementarities between funding instruments, offering guidance on how to maximise funding potential and reduce fragmentation across initiatives. Join us for a dynamic, funding-focused roadmap designed to help cities, companies, and researchers unlock the next level of impact in European ITS.