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Eureka Lightweighting Call 2026

6 May – 8 Oct 2026

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TU Wien - IFT

R&D Institution

www.tuwien.at/mwbw/iftWien, Austria
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TU Wien - IFT (Institute of Transportation) is part of TU Wien, one of Austria’s leading technical universities, and focuses on research, education, and innovation in sustainable and intelligent mobility systems. Our work connects science and practice across key sectors including aviation, railway, and automotive engineering.

At IFT, we develop data-driven and system-oriented solutions for current and future transport challenges, such as digitalization, safety, resilience, decarbonization, and efficient infrastructure and operations. We collaborate closely with industry partners, public authorities, and international research networks to turn academic knowledge into real-world impact.

Our interdisciplinary team contributes to advanced methods in transport planning, modeling, optimization, and mobility policy, while educating the next generation of transport professionals. Through international cooperation and applied research projects, TU Wien - IFT supports the transition toward smart, safe, and climate-neutral transport systems in Europe and beyond.

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Topic(s) of interest for R&D on Lightweighting

Development and testing of lightweighting design and manufacturing conceptsInnovative approaches in the areas of ease of disassembly, reparability, recyclability, and reuse of lightweighting componentsUse of digital technologies to optimize lightweighting design for circularity, lifecycle assessment and material tracking in the field of lightweighting

Business Sector

Aeronautics & SpaceAutomotiveEcology and environmentEnergy & Renewable EnergiesEquipment, Technologies, InstrumentsGreen technology & SustainabilityMechanical engineeringMechatronics & Robotics

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R&D Project Manager | PostDoc

TU Wien - IFT

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TU Wien - IFT