The ERAdiate+ is expected to have the following impacts:

Impacts on Research and Innovation

  • unlock and stimulate UNIZA’s research potential in the research areas of UNIZA long terms strategy;
  • increase awareness about UNIZA’s research activities in the European Research Area;
  • more effective management of research and innovation at UNIZA;
  • enhanced international competitiveness of UNIZA by means of transnational co-operation;
  • increased participation of UNIZA in European research and development programmes;
  • more intensive national and international cooperation with stakeholders, especially innovative business partners, research institutions and professional associations.

Areas of Transport Research and Interventions

  • CCAM digital infrastructure and connectivity, modelling and simulation
  • Electromobility and alternative fuel-powered vehicles
  • Emerging and shared mobility services for passengers in urban and rural areas
  • Active mobility and micromobility (walking and cycling) and the 15-minute City
  • Public transport, Integrated, door-to-door journey planning and Mobility-as-a-service (MaaS)
  • Inclusive, sustainable and resilient cities

Strategy

  • The ERAdiate+ department is responsible for the following activities:
  • Supporting involvement of UNIZA employees into preparation and implementation research and innovation projects funded by EC, especially Framework Programmes projects, which shall be done through creating joint research teams of ERAdiate+ employees and experts from UNIZA workplaces.
  • Utilising and enlarging existing network of European and international ERAdiate+ contacts for European research and innovation Framework Programmes projects with the participation of experts from UNIZA workplaces.
  • Proposing and implementing processes for effective management of European research and innovation projects in the UNIZA environment in association with the Vice-rector, USP director and the director of the Research Centre (RC).