Future Mobility welcomes applications for strategic projects
Future Mobility
Towards sustainable mobility Innovation collaboration between Sweden and the United States
We're thrilled to announce that:
Future Mobility is now accepting applications for strategic projects that boost research and innovation collaboration between the United States and Sweden and create disruptive sustainable mobility solutions.
What is a strategic project?
A strategic project
Three focus areas have been selected and the project must contribute to at least one of them:
Learn more and apply here: https://futuremobility.lindholmen.se/en/create-strategic-project
Do you have Questions? Contact Hans Pohl , Program Director or Jan Hellåker , Project Manager United States.
Transatlantic collaboration in mobility data standardization
In the rapidly advancing landscape of shared mobility and digitalization, the need for collaboration on central digital technologies becomes vital. While established Nordic partnerships are working well within Europe, cooperation with the United States in this area remains limited. Recognizing the success of mobility actors in the United States in regards to standardization efforts, a Nordic initiative aimed to bridge the gap and contribute with valuable insights to transatlantic collaborations.
The Future Mobility funded project, Shared Standards for Shared Mobility, sought to examine how Swedish/Nordic long-term participation in United States standardization initiatives could be organized and financed. Through such increased coordination, better technical support for Swedish/Nordic requirements regarding mobility can be created, and the United States contexts can benefit from Nordic experiences. The second aim of the Shared Standards for Shared Mobility was to facilitate knowledge exchange regarding data sharing and harmonization of public transport data from Nordics/Sweden to the USA. The project also aimed to investigate how more long-term cooperation with mutual benefits could be established.
The project partners consisted of RISE Research Institutes of Sweden , VTI, Statens väg- och transportforskningsinstitut (Swedish National Road and Transport Research Institute (VTI))
“The project has provided invaluable insights into what actually drives public sector participation in transatlantic technology standardization initiatives, and that standards play a pivotal role for technology transfer within the mobility domain. However, stronger US-Swedish collaboration will require addressing emerging EU regulations on data sharing.”– Daniel Rudmark, Senior Research Leader, Swedish National Road and Transport Research Institute (VTI).
“Future Mobility has been instrumental in providing contacts and sharing their networks, facilitating collaborations that otherwise would have virtually been impossible to achieve.” - says Daniel Rudmark.
Take part of the project outcomes and learnings in the article: https://futuremobility.lindholmen.se/en/news/transatlantic-collaboration-mobility-data-standardization
New tool to support data-driven decisions in street planning
A Future Mobility project enables the creation of more sustainable and livable streets
Think of the street that you live on. What is the noise level? Is it safe for a 7-year-old to walk or bike on it? During a heat wave, would the available trees be enough to help reduce the temperature?
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Streetmeter, a new tool developed in a Sweden-US collaboration at Future Mobility, answers these and other questions. By analyzing parameters like noise levels, pedestrian safety, and greenery, it supports data-driven decisions for the development of more sustainable and livable streets.
We interviewed Alexander Ståhle, who is leading the project with Spacescape, On A Wednesday Afternoon, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, and Street Plans. He tells more about the tool, the global shift towards pedestrian-friendly and car-free zones, and collaborating with the US.
Read it here: https://futuremobility.lindholmen.se/en/news/new-tool-support-data-driven-decision-street-planning
Funding opportunities
With this call for proposals, Vinnova wants to increase strategic competence in Sweden through international individual mobility. We want to pave the way for lasting collaborations between Swedish organizations and actors in Brazil, France, India, Israel, Japan, Canada, Korea, Singapore, Great Britain, Germany and the USA. Individual mobility must take place on site for a minimum of four weeks and a maximum of six months.
Read more and apply: https://www.vinnova.se/en/calls-for-proposals/international-individual-mobility-2024-01119/international-individual-mobility-for-2024-01120/
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) established the Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) discretionary grant program with $100 million appropriated annually for fiscal years (FY) 2022-2026.
The SMART program was established to provide grants to eligible public sector agencies to conduct demonstration projects focused on advanced smart community technologies and systems in order to improve transportation efficiency and safety.
SMART is a two-stage program. Stage 1( up to $2,000,000 dollars and 18 months) grants are open for any eligible entity to apply. Recipients of Stage 1 grants will be eligible to expand their projects through Stage 2 grants (up to $15,000,000 and 36 months). Applicants must have received a Stage 1 grant to apply to Stage 2.
Learn more and apply: https://www.transportation.gov/grants/SMART
Now there is an opportunity for Swedish small and medium-sized companies in mobility to participate in the Berkeley SkyDeck program in the USA. The program is tailored to support companies in accelerating their solutions.
Read more and apply: https://www.energimyndigheten.se/utlysningar/foretag-med-losningar-inom-mobilitet-kan-fa-hjalp-att-lansera-i-usa/
Support for the establishment of collaboration between Swedish and American actors with a focus on Extended reality, XR. This call is the first step in a two-step effort from Vinnova's Future Areas area and part of Vinnova's investment in pioneering technology.
Read more and apply: https://futuremobility.lindholmen.se/en/event/funding-opportunity-innovative-collaborations-usa-within-xr-step-1
Future Mobility aims to contribute to new or strengthened innovation collaborations between Sweden and the United States within sustainable mobility.
We finance strategic projects that boost research and innovation collaboration between the United States and Sweden that create disruptive sustainable mobility solutions.
Learn more and apply: https://futuremobility.lindholmen.se/en/create-strategic-project