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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 Area 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

Upcoming events

  • 05/03/2024 - 06/03/2024

    EARPA Spring Meeting 2024

    Attending the EARPA Spring Meeting 2024 is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with EARPA Members and other stakeholders from the automotive sector.

  • 15/04/2024 - 18/04/2024

    TRA Dublin

    In 2024, Transport Research Arena (TRA) takes place in Dublin, Ireland from Monday 15 to Thursday 18 of April. Transport Research Arena (TRA) is the foremost European transport event that covers all transport modes and all aspects of mobility.

  • Aachen Body Engineering Days 2024

    Don't miss one of the most important industry get-togethers. International experts in body, material and production technology will discuss the latest developments and trends in a unique atmosphere.

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.