Finance

The HTAS programme is planned at an overall investment level of 158 million Euro. The Ministry of Economic Affairs is requested to co-finance the Innovation Programme based on equal funding by industry and knowledge partners. The Ministry will take part in the Programme Committee and will have the final decision on co-funding of proposed projects. An operational role for Government is planned to facilitate pilots and demo projects in the area of Driving Guidance.

Ambitions

The Netherlands aims to become an international Hot Spot for innovation on Driving Guidance and Vehicle Efficiency. The industry and knowledge institutes are strong, focused, ambitious and committed.

The HTAS Innovation Programme lines up with governmental goals. Society needs the innovations HTAS is planning for. The economy will benefit financially, in quality and employment. Together the Dutch Automotive Industry and Government are in an ideal position to create the enablers for innovation and realize an internationally distinguishing programme. Drawbacks are indicated as well as the means to solve them.