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CLEPA Innovation Awards 2023

Prime competition in the automotive supply industry

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Quotes

"While the technology for software-defined vehicles is maturing, automotive suppliers need to transform themselves in order to monetise the innovations that SDVs will provide"

Elmar Pritsch, Partner Software Defined-Vehicle, Deloitte

"The CLEPA Innovation Awards aim to recognise and promote the rapid evolution of technologies and breakthrough innovations, crucial in our quest to effectively reduce the environmental impact and ensure the sustainability of road transport"

David Storer, Director Research, Innovation, New Mobility, CLEPA

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About the Innovation Awards

The automotive supply industry is driven by cutting-edge technologies and an innovative mindset. A successful mobility transformation is not possible without the contributions of automotive suppliers. In fact, the mobility-technology industry is one of the most innovative in the EU, with €30 billion invested in R&D each year.

The CLEPA Innovation Awards continue to celebrate and recognise the innovative excellence of the European automotive supply industry, and invites, companies, SMEs and start-ups from across the automotive supply ecosystem to submit applications on their latest innovations! 

This year’s edition has a special focus on the pioneering achievements supporting the twin Green and Digital transition of Europe. 

This contest and flagship event is organised by CLEPA, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers, with the support of Deloitte.

Why do organisations apply?
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Brand Enhancement

Winners and nominees receive significant exposure through CLEPA communication channels, and those of the national associations.

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Recognition

Applications will be reviewed by a list of expert jury members and awarded technologies will be presented as top examples on our Innovation platform in front of policymakers and stakeholders.

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Media Coverage

Over the years the awards have brought substantial media coverage for winners and nominees in respected automotive magazines.

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Connection

The Awards ceremony provides participants with the opportunity to establish new connections with other industry players, stakeholders and decision makers in Europe. Take the opportunity to network and bring your business to a higher level.



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  • Electrification and alternative powertrains

    • (Battery technologies, BMS, Fuel-cell systems, Electric motors, Power electronics, EV recharging, Range extenders, On-board fuel storage...)

  • Green services

    • (Battery swapping, Recycling services...)

  • Sustainable product

    • (Materials, Circularity, LCA, Eco-design, Lightweighting, Manufacturing...)


The EU is committed to minimising global environmental impact in the battle against climate change and air pollution. The mobility technology industry actively supports this goal by delivering solutions that improve vehicle performance and efficiency, developing sustainable materials, creating new systems, and improving powertrains and processes. The 'Green' category recognises innovations towards more sustainable and climate-neutral mobility.

  • Connected & Automated Driving

    • (Software-enabled functionalities, Environment-perception sensors, Decision-making, AI, HD mapping, V2X...)

  • User-centric Experience

    • (HMI, Multi-sensorial perception, Comfort, Augmented reality, Inclusive vehicle design...)

  • Safety & Security

    • (Crashworthiness, Protection of vehicle occupants, Protection of vulnerable road users, Advanced braking systems...)


The mobility technology industry is in the midst of a historic transformation, driven by digitalisation. This includes the development of new systems, software, and intelligent components that enhance vehicle performance, safety, and quality. Connectivity and automation are revolutionising personal mobility, improving comfort, productivity, and interactions with the vehicle's surroundings. The 'Digital' category recognises smart solutions within the mobility ecosystem.

Vehicles are today safer than ever before. European countries and industry are committed to creating a transportation ecosystem with zero casualties by 2050. Many of the technologies underpinning this goal are in production, while ever- more sophisticated and effective safety systems are being developed. The category of ‘Safety’ gives recognition to forms of active and passive safety equipment and systems contributing to protecting all urban and road users, reducing fatalities and injuries in traffic accidents.
Mobility involves a very wide range of organisations and institutions, and the world is seeing great examples of partnerships that are changing the way we conceive the sector and how working together can deliver better services to society. This category recognises the collaborative efforts demonstrated between different organisations, research centres, universities and other forms of alliances that have delivered joint contributions to innovative technology in the mobility ecosystem.

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND AWARDS CEREMONY

18 October 2023

Top Innovators selected for the 8th edition of the CLEPA Innovation Awards will be unveiled during a special ceremony taking place in Brussels on 18 October 2023. #CLEPAawards2023

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Top Innovators 2023

The selected projects come from teams with extensive backgrounds in research and innovation, and from a wide variety of organisations—including SMEs and startups— considering the breadth of the industry.

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Innovations past editions

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  • Clean and Sustainable
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Applicants

Organisations that have actively submitted their technology contributions to this competition:

Jury members 2023

Applications are assessed by an international jury panel that includes experts on the different fields. Here are the names that have contributed to the editions 2023:
  • Aldo Offenheimer - I2M
  • Bernhard Brandstätter - EARPA
  • Ezio Spessa - Politecnico di Milano
  • Franziska Schmidt - Université Gustave Eiffel
  • Gaetano de Paola - EARPA
  • Guido Sacchetto - European Commission
  • Ines Munoz Sanchez - IDIADA
  • Massimo Delogu - UNIFI
  • Maurizio Maggiore - European Commission
  • Michele Degennaro - Austrian Institute of Technology
  • Omar Hegazy - VUB
  • Simon Edwards - Ricardo Consulting
  • Thilo Bein - Fraunhofer
  • Zissis Samaras - AUTH
  • Lorenzo Berzi - UNIFI
  • Adrià Ferrer - IDIADA
  • Andrea De Candido - European Commission
  • Jacqueline Erhart - ASFINAG
  • Joost Vantomme - ERTICO
  • Margriet Van Schijndel-De Nooij - Technische Universiteit Eindhoven
  • Marika Hoedemaeker - TNO
  • Oihana Otaegui Madurga - Vicomtech
  • Oliver Carsten - Institute for Transport Studies
  • Christian Ewertz - Deloitte
  • Andreas Herzig - Deloitte
  • Nishant Khadria - Deloitte
  • Jean Michel Pinto - Deloitte
  • Cathleen Gutglueck - Deloitte
  • Bruno Batista - Deloitte
  • Nikolaus Helbig - Deloitte
  • Uwe Moehrstaedt - Deloitte
  • Benedikt Middendorf - Deloitte
  • Ingo Dassow - Deloitte
  • Tino Krueger - Deloitte
  • Joao Ferreira - Deloitte
  • Sarah Noble - Deloitte
  • Lydia Neuhuber - Deloitte
  • David Mueller - Deloitte
  • David Grupe - Deloitte
  • Alexis Garbade Jones - Deloitte
  • Elmar Pritsch - Deloitte

Testimonials

"With less growth, innovation becomes even more important. Due to the corona pandemic and the strong transformational changes, suppliers are facing great uncertainty. The CLEPA Innovation Awards play an important role in recognising outstanding achievements in the supplier industry and making those visible.” Deloitte has been supporting the CLEPA Innovation Awards from its inception five years ago."
Harald Proff
Deloitte Global Automotive Sector Leader
"I am delighted to review the latest safety innovations from CLEPA’s members and applicants. It demonstrates each year the huge potential of European suppliers in designing a safer mobility for all. Alongside with infrastructure and drivers, vehicle technology is a key lever to deliver vision zero and  I’m very happy to engage with CLEPA on this journey. "
Laurianne Krid
Director General FIA Region I
"Innovation in the field of connectivity and automation is enabling the deployment of smart mobility. Stakeholders of the ecosystem between road operators, OEMs, and automotive suppliers play an important role to guarantee the full roll-out of connected and automated mobility. The selected CLEPA innovations and technologies are paving the way to a more resource-efficient transport system and providing society with better, greener, and safer mobility. "
Jacqueline Erhart
ASECAP Chair on ITS & Autonomous Driving
"We must not forget that SMEs and start-ups represent 99% of companies in Europe. If we help them innovate, we make innovation available to everyone – the big and the small actors, the disruptive and traditional actors.    Fostering innovation among small and medium businesses is a key priority of the European Commission, and also part of our new SME Strategy. We are happy to support the CLEPA Innovation awards and, as a jury member, I was impressed by the expertise of the applicants. The wealth of ideas for new practices confirms the technological leadership of the European automotive industry at all levels, that should be supported with competitive R&I funding programmes. "
Kristin Schreiber
Deputy EU SME Envoy

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