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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

  • 30/03/2026

    Kick-off for EURIAS!

    EARPA and 18 of its members have been selected to join the European Commission’s EURIAS expert group, with the first meeting held in Brussels on 27 March 2026.

  • 11/03/2026

    EARPA Spring Meeting 2026 – Wrap Up

    The 2- day event attracted nearly 200 participants, which included EARPA Members and other professionals from the European road mobility and automotive sector.

  • 22/12/2025

    RTR Conference 2026

    Going on its 9th edition, the RTR Conference is a unique entry point into the achievements of EU-funded projects in road transport

Upcoming events

  • Battery 2030+ Annual Conference

    The conference will give you the opportunity to network with key stakeholders of the battery research community and engage in meaningful discussions to empower green innovation in this field!

  • 27 - 29 April 2026

    17th ITS European Congress, Istanbul 27-29 April 2026

    The ITS Congresses are unique events in smart mobility and intelligent transport bringing together different stakeholders to present real-world solutions, innovations and technologies.

  • 18 - 21 May 2026

    TRA 2026 – Budapest

    The Transport Research Arena (TRA) is Europe's flagship transport research and innovation conference, initiated by the European Commission and key stakeholders

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.