The Transport Research Arena (TRA) is Europe’s flagship transport research and innovation conference, initiated by the European Commission and key stakeholders. The largest transport conference of its kind, it will showcase European and global know how and put the spotlight on young researchers and next generation solutions.

Anyone seeking potential consortium partners for a future transport or mobility project from Horizon Europe would benefit hugely from attending in person and engaging with those presenters from their sector who clearly know how to write a winning proposal – they did it and are now able to present the results of their project.

Expressions of Interest from the road, rail, maritime and multi-modal transport sectors are particularly welcome. Those working in the aviation sector may wish to consider attending ILA Berlin in June. We hope to run a similar Brokerage Event to support UK attendance, but this is not yet confirmed.

Innovate UK are hoping to be able to support a cohort of UK researchers and innovators to attend this event subject to funding. This is a competitive process as we expect to be oversubscribed for this hugely popular event so express your interest now.

Registration to the conference itself must be done prior to expressing your interest for this opportunity.

Please note that the application deadline is April 10 2026