As part of its mission to accelerate the transition to more sustainable and inclusive urban mobility, EIT Urban Mobility will continue to support early-stage ventures (pre-seed) through a dedicated accelerator programme running from 2026 to 2028, while reinforcing its position as a leading impact investor in mobility ventures.
To set up the accelerator programme for early-stage startups we seek proposals from leading organisation(s). The awarded consortium will be responsible for delivering the full Flagship Accelerator Programme, from startups scouting and selection, to curriculum design and programme closure.
EIT Urban Mobility accelerator programme should be structured as blended finance for two main purposes: serve as the main support initiative for entrepreneurs to maximise success of early-stage startups and serve as strategic investment catalysers of highly innovative, investment de-risked startups feeding into the EIT Urban Mobility investment strategy.
Call opening | 10 December 2025 |
Information webinar | 16 December 2025 (Register here) |
Call closure | 10 February 2026 (17h00 CET) |
Eligibility and admissibility check | Up to 1 week post submission deadline |
Evaluation and invitations to Panel hearings | Up to 3 weeks post submission deadline |
Panel hearings and portfolio selection | Approximately 2 weeks post invitation to panel hearings, tentatively during the week 02 March to 6 March 2026 |
Communication of results | Approximately 2 weeks post panel hearings |
Tentative start date of the projects | Approximately 2 weeks post communication of results. Expected project start date April/May 2026. |
Main documents
- Call Manual
- Application Form Guidance
- Project Budget 2027-2028 template – mandatory attachment (Excel)
Supporting documents
- Appeal Procedure
- Eligibility of expenditures
- Project Implementation handbook
- Financial Support Agreement (FSA) template
- EIT Urban Mobility Strategic Agenda 2021-2027
- Horizon Europe Annotated Grant Agreement (AGA)
- Webinar link: https://eiturbanmobility-eu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7kdjUfP7SMy4JF6dUDEzAw
