This brief provides an assessment of relevant European Research and Innovation (R&I) projects in the smart mobility domain. It presents a summary of the analysis of 247 projects, primarily funded through Horizon 2020 (126 projects) and Horizon Europe (121 projects). The assessment follows the methodology developed by the European Commission’s Transport Research and Innovation Monitoring and Information System (TRIMIS).The brief and full report address research and innovation across eight identified thematic areas and outlines future research needs and challenges. It highlights the significance and advancements of AI-based transport systems, including solutions such as digital twins, cooperative, connected and automated mobility (CCAM), vehicle-to-everything (V2X) integration, and multimodal traffic management.