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What is EARPA?

European Automotive Research Partners Association (EARPA)

European Automotive Research Partners Association (EARPA) brings together the most prominent independent European R&D providers in the automotive sector.

EARPA helps enable your organisation to actively contribute to the European Research Arena and the future EU research and technological development funding programmes.

Want to become an EARPA Member? Apply now

Our Foresight Groups

EARPA’s expertise lies in its Foresight Groups which aim at tackling pertinent research topics related to the main automotive R&D areas.

Connectivity, automation and safety

With the ambition of contributing to a European road transport system without victims, it identifies and promotes R&I needs as well as future opportunities in the areas of automation, connectivity and safety for all road users.

Powertrains and Energy Systems

Supports the continuous development and integration of clean and efficient electrified powertrains as well as powertrains working on alternative fuels with a holistic view on the EU energy system.

Integrated Product and Process Development

Focuses on a broad variety of aspects regarding product and process development, such as Materials, Manufacturing and Design tools.

Mobility of people and goods (MPG)

Deals with the overall aspects, such as implementation and business models, of the mobility of people and goods in our future society, based on the technological developments in other EARPA groups.

Collaboration and Project Management

Expert group for collaboration and European RDI project management, rules for participation, legal and financial issues.

Latest news

  • 08/10/2025

    EARPA’s FORM Forum 2025: A resounding success in Brussels

    The two-day programme featured a conference, exhibition, and networking reception, providing a vibrant platform for dialogue, innovation, and partnership-building across Europe’s automotive ecosystem.

  • 08/09/2025

    EARPA Projects Unveiled Webinar

    This exclusive webinar brings together pioneering projects from EARPA members that are redefining sustainability, safety, and circularity in road transport.

  • 19/12/2024

    EARPA’s reflection on the Heitor Report

    While the report makes some proposals towards a future Framework Programme, it may need some further consideration and refinement prior to implementation. We strongly advise that the report’s recommendations on the future relevance and governance of Pillar 2 should be approached with caution.

Upcoming events

  • 30 September - 1 October 2025

    EARPA’s FORM Forum 2025

    Register now for EARPA's FORM Forum 2025, it's where European automotive research leaders, industry, European Union and government representatives unite to discuss & shape the industry’s future.

  • 13-14 November 2025

    Eco-Mobility 2025

    EARPA is excited to support Eco-Mobility 2025 by A3PS - Austrian Association for Advanced Propulsion Systems and we highly recommend our community to join this two-day conference connecting politics, industry and R&D.

  • 18 November 2025

    CLEPA Innovation Awards 2025

    The CLEPA Innovation Awards proudly recognise and celebrate the ground-breaking innovation in the automotive supply industry, driving the Green and Digital transition in Europe.

Our Members

We have 57 members ranging from large and small commercial organisations to national institutes and universities.

European Automotive Research Partners Association

Become a member

EARPA brings together the most prominent independent European R&D
providers in the automotive sector.