boostEDIC M&L launches call for independent experts

The boostEDIC M&L project is pleased to announce the launch of the Call for Experts, seeking leading industry and technical professionals to evaluate proposals for its upcoming Open Call to fund innovation in data-driven solutions for mobility and logistics. 

The boostEDIC project will launch two Open Calls with a total funding of 9,75M € to accelerate real-world, cross-border use cases for trusted, interoperable data sharing across Europe, driving maximum impact and scalability. The first call is expected to launch in early December. As the final criteria are being detailed, the consortium is looking for expert evaluators, whose insights will directly influence which innovative proposals receive support.

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Who should respond to the Call for Experts

boostEDIC M&L invites applications from independent experts specialising in:

• Technical Architecture & Data Interoperability (Data spaces, building blocks, open standards)
• Smart Mobility & Multimodal Logistics (Road, rail, maritime, eFTI, EV infrastructure)
• Governance & Legal Frameworks (Data sovereignty, privacy, regulatory compliance)
• Deployment, Scaling & Sustainability (Commercial readiness, environmental impact, business model viability)

Selected evaluators and rapporteurs will work remotely between mid-February and early April 2027 (3–5 assigned proposals per expert), with role-based compensation provided.

📅 Application Deadline: 17 January 2027

🔗 Explore the requirements & apply today 

The broader scope: Seeking cross-border deployment at scale

Europe’s competitiveness depends on seamless digital infrastructure as much as physical transport corridors. Data fragmentation and silos are a major bottleneck for cross-border initiatives that boost businesses and enhance supply chains. Funded under the EU’s Digital Europe Programme, boostEDIC M&L is contributing to launch the European Digital Infrastructure Consortium for Mobility and Logistics (EDIC M&L), set to become a permanent, Member State-governed legal entity. The boostEDIC M&L project provides the immediate operational foundation, using financial support mechanisms like this Open Call to facilitate the implementation of relevant solutions at scale.

Why data infrastructure matters to ERTICO

For ERTICO, boostEDIC M&L is directly aligned with our Vision 2035 framework. Under our core strategic priorities, specifically Transport of Goods and Cross-Border Corridors & Inter-Urban Networks, our mission is to accelerate pan-European data coordination and deploy an integrated, user-centric transport system.

Data availability, standardisation, and interoperability across borders are essential enablers of seamless, cross-border mobility. By bridging local innovations with permanent EU digital infrastructure, boostEDIC M&L and the EDIC M&L will help our Partnership move beyond fragmented pilot projects and build a truly connected, competitive, and sustainable mobility future for Europe.

Learn more about the Open Calls