The launch of the ENTRANCE EU Matchmaking platform as the cornerstone of the cooperation between the “supply-demand-finance triangle” has been one of the project's main results. This platform was rebranded to ARRIVAL, after collaboration with the RECIPROCITY project (GA number N°101006576). An in-depth and user-centric analysis of all the features and functionalities of the platform was performed. Based on these results, a detailed list of both projects and user requirements was developed and translated into system specifications in terms of functional and data requirements, including the logical data models on which the platform is finally based.
In addition, a desk methodology was executed to develop a detailed map of stakeholders under the three main categories involved in the platform: supply, demand and finance, and a detailed analysis of national and European funding programmes was carried out. A specific taxonomy was defined covering all areas of innovation and transport modes supported by ENTRANCE project. Best practices and legislation for the sector were also identified and published.
ENTRANCE project had put much effort into reaching out to specific supply and demand stakeholders for the ENTRANCE Open Competition and Open Calls, providing individual and personalised innovation finance services to solution providers and potential buyers of innovative sustainable transport and mobility solutions. ENTRANCE organised many training and brokerage events, including webinars combining information about i) EIB funding mechanisms for providers of sustainable transport & mobility solutions to boost EU uptake; ii) ENTRANCE EU Matchmaking Platform - webinar how to use the platform?; iii) EIC Accelerator: The funding for the Innovation Champions in Transport, Logistics & Mobility; and iv) Introduction on how to calculate GHG reduction from sustainable transport innovation; as well as webinars on proven alternative financing options for solution providers and buyers of first-of-a-kind sustainable transport solutions and specific workshops focusing on countries and regions initiatives supporting zero-emission road freight and logistics.
ENTRANCE project has carried out a helpful market analysis of innovative solutions for the transport and mobility sector which are available on the ARRIVAL platform, including i) Medium- and Heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles for long-distance and urban logistics (freight transportation); ii) Zero-emissions vehicles for waste management in urban areas; iii) Urban Delivery Road Vehicles; iv) Innovative solutions for seamless interconnections and Collaborative solutions for logistics and passenger mobility; v) ITS Solution Provider for City Logistics; vi) Cycling Solutions; vii) Urban Air Mobility: Innovative and sustainable solutions; and (viii) Decarbonising Maritime Sector: Alternative Fuels-related Solutions.
Moreover, a manual for purchase aggregations has been created and is available on the platform. It is a guide through the process of setting up a joint purchase explaining the support services that ENTRANCE offers.
Contacts with the leading EU associations and initiatives in the transport & mobility sector have been established, including the HEU Partnerships, to attract stakeholders to the ENTRANCE community. Also, a ‘Task Force On Accelerating Innovation Uptake For Sustainable Transport’ was launched, involving eight European projects.
Dissemination actions on the ARRIVAL platform functionalities and services have been enhanced by distributing the ENTRANCE newsletter, several social media publications and presentations given at conferences.
