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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

  • 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.

  • 05/12/2024

    EARPA’s presence at CLEPA’s Innovation Awards 2024

    The international jury panel contributing to the 2024-edition was made up of many EARPA members. EARPA's collaboration reflects our shared commitment to fostering innovation and driving the automotive industry forward.

  • 15/10/2024

    Key moments from EARPA’s Autumn Meeting 2024

    EARPA's Autumn Meeting 2024 (30 September – 1 October 2024), attracted over 200 attendees, which included EARPA Members and other professionals from the European road mobility and automotive sector.

Upcoming events

  • Drive Forward 2025

    Drive Forward, formerly known as Automotive Week, is a (inter)national multi-day conference focused on innovations in automotive mobility. Taking place from April 8th to 9th, 2025, at the Automotive Campus Helmond in the heart of Brainport Eindhoven, this biennial event showcases cutting-edge advancements that ensure Europe’s leadership in the automotive industry. Learn more here.

  • 30 September - 1 October 2025

    EARPA’s FORM Forum 2025

    Save the dates for EARPA's FORM Forum 2025. It will take place from 30 September - 1 October 2025 at the EGG in Brussels.

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.