Request for proposal:

Request for proposals: Startup investor networking session

By the present procurement procedure, EIT Urban Mobility (hereinafter being referred to as “EIT UM”) is seeking to select and contract a qualified external provider (hereinafter being referred to as “Provider”)to design and deliver an in-person startup investor networking session to be held at Norrsken House in Barcelona on Monday, 3rd November 2025. This document, along with its annexes, constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by EIT Urban Mobility for a potential procurement of services in the field of business-specific web development.

The objective of this procurement is,

As an impact investor, EIT Urban Mobility seeks not only to support and de-risk high-potential equity startups in its portfolio, but also to actively facilitate their access to follow-on funding by connecting them with aligned investors, while progressively curating a trusted pan-European network of co-investors committed to scaling sustainable urban mobility solutions.

The Startup–Investor Networking Session aims to:

• Facilitate high-quality connections between a curated group of 10 equity startups (provided by EIT Urban Mobility) and relevant early-stage investors (Seed to Series A+) with interest and expertise in mobility, smart cities, sustainability, and/or impact investments.
• Leverage the provider’s investor network to ensure the in-person participation of a minimum of 10 qualified investors who match the investment profile and geographic relevance of the selected startups.
• Propose and implement a dynamic, curated format that maximizes the efficiency and quality of startup–investor engagements, with a clear Networking methodology.
• Pre-Networking: Prepare startups and investors for the Networking session with reasonable timings before session takes place.
• Post-Networking: Follow-up on connections between startups and investors, monitoring investment interest and supporting EIT UM on nurturing the co-investment relations in sustainable urban innovation across Europe.

The overall Startup – Investor Networking session will require the provider to collaborate closely with EIT Urban Mobility and the selected list of startups.

Check the Request for Proposals here.

To apply, please send the completed and signed the Tender’s Submission and Declaration Form.

Deadline for submissions: 4 August 2025 at 16.00 (CET)