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ALICE Use Cases & Proof of Concepts initiative

The ALICE Use Cases & Proof of Concepts initiative aims to collect real operational experiences, pilots and early deployments of innovative solutions in freight transport and logistics.

By gathering use cases and Proofs of Concept across technologies and application domains, ALICE supports knowledge sharing, cross‑thematic collaboration and the identification of synergies between projects, stakeholders and future EU research and innovation activities.

Submitted use cases will contribute to ALICE programmes, thematic activities and follow‑up actions such as webinars, workshops and matchmaking, helping accelerate the uptake of innovation across the ALICE community.

ALICE is looking for concise, structured and evidence‑based use cases, describing how a solution is applied (or tested) in a real or realistic operational context. Submissions should clearly explain:

  • the operational problem or need addressed,
  • the context of application (who, where, in which process),
  • the technologies, data and systems involved, and
  • the lessons learned from implementation or testing.

Use cases do not need to present a fully mature or large‑scale deployment: early implementations, pilots and Proofs of Concept are equally welcome, provided they are factual, traceable and focused on operational experience rather than marketing claims.

Submit your Use Cases or Proof of Concept

To submit your Use Case or Proof of Concept, download and complete the ALICE submission template, fill it in and send the completed file by email to info@etp-logistics.eu.

Submissions are open to both ALICE members and non‑members, and should describe real or pilot applications, without commercial or marketing content.

Download the Word template for submissions

By submitting the document, you authorise ALICE to use and share its content in accordance with GDPR requirements.

Practical Information​

Who can submit

Submissions are open to both ALICE members and non‑members, including project consortia, technology providers, logistics operators, infrastructure managers, public authorities and research organisations.

What to submit

  • Use Cases (real-world or pilot applications) – A concise and structured description of an implemented (or piloted) solution in an operational context—what problem it solved, in which setting, and with which technologies/data/systems.
  • Proofs of Concept (PoCs) – A limited and controlled implementation that validates feasibility and integration in a realistic operational setting (not a commercial product; not a funding commitment).
  • Early deployments & “what worked / what didn’t” stories – Short, concrete experiences showing adoption hurdles, interoperability challenges, data exchange constraints, governance issues, or operational change management—anything that can accelerate innovation uptake across the community.

Why should I submit a Use Case or a Proof of Concept?

By submitting a Use Case or a Proof of Concept, you make your work visible, reusable and impactful beyond a single project or organisation. ALICE does not “produce” innovation itself: it connects, structures and accelerates the uptake of innovation coming from projects and practitioners. Your submission helps transform individual experiences into shared knowledge, enabling others to learn from concrete implementations, understand deployment conditions, and avoid repeating the same barriers. In practice, submitted use cases may:
  • be featured in ALICE thematic webinars, workshops and expert exchanges;
  • support cross‑project synergies and matchmaking between technology providers, operators, infrastructure managers and public authorities;
  • contribute to evidence‑based inputs for ALICE programmes, roadmaps and policy discussions at EU level;
  • increase the visibility and legacy of project results, especially for projects approaching their final phase.
Submitting a use case is also a way to position your organisation as an active contributor to innovation uptake, rather than only a technology or project participant. Both successes and lessons learned are valuable: what worked, what did not, and why are equally important for accelerating real-world deployment.

How submissions will be used

Submitted use cases may be featured in ALICE thematic activities, including workshops, webinars and cross‑project exchanges, and will contribute to the ALICE Knowledge Platform for members and authorised users.

Next steps

This web page and submission template represent the first phase of the initiative. In parallel, ALICE is developing a dedicated Use Case & Proof of Concept hub on the Knowledge Platform, where submitted entries may be integrated at a later stage.

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