Consortium Partners

The Centre for Research and Technology Hellas (CERTH) is one of Greece’s leading research institutions, recognised for advancing innovative, applied, and technological research that delivers real societal impact. CERTH works across multiple scientific fields to develop solutions to modern societal challenges, combining strong academic expertise with practical implementation capacity.

CERTH leads the Project Management and Coordination of AutoBorder and plays a central role in secure communications and system infrastructure, the design and execution of pilot demonstrations and assessment activities, and the integration of ethical and fundamental rights requirements across the project.

The University of Reading is a leading UK research institution recognised for its long-standing commitment to innovation and its contributions to global academic and societal challenges. Its expertise spans from advanced data science and artificial intelligence to human-centred research.

The University of Reading leads the development of traveller in-vehicle identification and contributes to advanced risk analysis.

Paris Lodron University Salzburg (PLUS), the largest academic institution in Salzburg, plays a central role in the region’s cultural and economic life. As a hub for research and innovation, the University connects academic excellence with societal relevance, fostering collaboration between scholars, industry, and the wider community.

PLUS contributes core technical expertise to AutoBorder, including sensor selection and system setup, identity verification methods for travellers and vehicles, and biometric vulnerability detection with strong privacy safeguards. The University also supports data harmonisation and the implementation and testing of the AutoBorder platform in controlled Living Lab environments.

IDEMIA is a global leader in augmented identity, developing cutting-edge solutions that use biometric traits such as face, iris and fingerprint to securely verify people in both physical and digital environments.

In AutoBorder, IDEMIA leads the work package on Requirements and Architecture, helping to design the system’s overall structure.

Trilateral Research is a leading organisation in Responsible AI, evolving from a pioneering research institute into a trusted partner for ethical, safe, and effective AI solutions. Working across industries and public sectors, Trilateral focuses on ensuring that emerging technologies are aligned with societal values, legal requirements, and fundamental rights.

Trilateral leads the project’s Ethical, Legal & Social compliance work, ensuring responsible development, continuous monitoring, and impact assessments throughout the lifecycle of the AutoBorder system.

In and Outcomes supports the project through stakeholder coordination, user needs identification, and structured data collection. It also contributes to evaluating system performance and synthesising lessons learned.

ITTI is a leading Polish research and development company with extensive experience in EU-funded innovation programmes. The organisation combines advanced engineering capabilities with practical innovation to deliver reliable, high-quality technological solutions.

In AutoBorder, ITTI leads the Prototype Development and Integration, coordinating the creation, refinement, and technical integration of core system components.

Oyak Renault, a joint venture between Oyak Holding and the Renault Group, is one of Türkiye’s leading automotive manufacturers.

Oyak Renault contributes its automotive expertise to support the technical integration of in-vehicle solutions. This includes defining user needs linked to vehicle environments, supporting sensor selection and setup, contributing to vehicle-based risk analysis, and assisting in the design of secure data transmission and user experience flows for connected vehicles.

Getlink’s expertise lies in high-speed rail operations and the facilitation of seamless travel and trade between Great Britain and mainland Europe. Getlink plays a central role in cross-border mobility.

Getlink contributes its operational expertise to the Technical Requirements and Open Platform Architecture, supporting the integration of innovative drive-through border technologies within real-world infrastructure settings.

The European Association for Biometrics (EAB) is Europe’s leading voice for digital identity and biometric technologies. EAB brings together experts from industry, academia, and the public sector to advance secure, inclusive, and privacy-respecting identity solutions.

The EAB leads the project’s Dissemination, Exploitation & Standardisation activities, ensuring that AutoBorder’s innovations reach policymakers, industry stakeholders, and international standards bodies.

The UK Home Office is the UK’s lead government department for immigration and passports, policing, crime, and counter-terrorism. It plays a central role in safeguarding national security and ensuring the smooth functioning of immigration and border operations across the UK.

The Home Office contributes as a key operational partner in the pilot use cases, supporting real-world testing of the AutoBorder system for commercial vehicles and coaches travelling between France (Schengen) and the UK (non-Schengen) via the Eurotunnel.

The Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic is the central authority responsible for border protection, civil registration, public order, and internal security.

As one of the participating Border Guard Authorities, the Ministry contributes operational expertise and national-level insights to the project’s real-life demonstration activities.

The General Inspectorate of Border Police of Moldova is the national authority responsible for safeguarding the country’s borders, managing border crossings, and ensuring secure and lawful mobility.

The Inspectorate contributes practical operational expertise to the project’s land-border pilot. Together with Romanian partners, it supports the field testing of the AutoBorder system at the Romania–Moldova border, focusing on non-commercial passenger vehicles.

The Turkish Ministry of Trade is responsible for formulating, administering, and enforcing Turkey’s national and international trade policies.

As the project’s participating Customs Authority, the Ministry of Trade contributes to real-life demonstration activities by supporting the deployment and testing of AutoBorder solutions in operational customs environments.

The Territorial Inspectorate of Border Police is a regional operational structure of the Romanian General Inspectorate of Border Police, responsible for border surveillance and border checks along Romania’s eastern frontier with the Republic of Moldova.

The Border Police is part of the trial testing and real-world evaluation of AutoBorder technologies at the Romania–Moldova border crossing points.