HYBUHTRAIN
The Hydrogen Engine and Battery Plug-in Hybrid Train (HYBUHTRAIN) project aims to help rail operators decarbonise diesel passenger trains faster and at a lower cost than buying new rolling stock. The project responds to a major gap in Europe’s rail transition: only around 54% of the EU rail network is electrified, and more than 7,200 diesel multiple units are still in operation, many […]
Mastering mobility: EV charging and private parking operators
As net-zero emissions targets get ever closer, the electrification of transport will be a key component in the transition. Passenger cars are responsible for roughly 16% of the EU’s total carbon dioxide emissions, and while electric vehicles (EVs) are increasingly available and affordable, adoption still hinges on access to reliable and convenient charging infrastructure. For many drivers, range anxiety, or the fear that an EV’s battery will […]
EIT Urban Mobility: Europe’s energy future starts with how we move
Europe’s latest response to rising fossil fuel costs makes one thing clear: reducing dependency on imported energy is no longer only about supply, but also about how energy is used every day. With the launch of the “AccelerateEU” toolbox by the European Commission, urban mobility is gaining renewed attention as a practical and immediate way […]
Meet the awarded projects under the SME Market Expansion Call 2026
We´re excited to announce the eleven new projects awarded under the SME Market Expansion Call 2026, welcoming a new cohort of innovative SMEs to the EIT Urban Mobility community. The call is designed to promote business growth and market expansion, encouraging the replication and scaling of successful solutions in new regions or sectors. As part […]
European Pulse Forum 2026
EIT Urban Mobility will actively participate in the European Pulse Forum 2026 (9-10 April, Barcelona), the new POLITICO and beBartlet initiative that will convene senior policymakers and corporate leaders to address the pressing topics that are shaping Europe’s future, such as energy, mobility, security and defense, investment and innovation, housing, and trade. Unlike other fora, […]
Implementing electric mobility: case studies across Europe
From autonomous ferries helping urban waterways become more accessible to lampposts doubling as EV charging stations, innovations in electric mobility can be found across Europe. Discover how EIT Urban Mobility-supported solutions, like Zeabuz’s autonomous electric ferries, SimpleCharge’s cost-effective lamppost chargers, and shared zero-emission delivery fleets, are making sustainable electric mobility practical, scalable and accessible.
ACTIVA H2 MADRID
In this project, the ACTIVA H2 hydrogen refuelling station (HRS) will be tested at a publicly accessible site in the Madrid metropolitan area. The ACTIVA H2 solution is designed as a modular, lease-based hydrogen refuelling solution for fuel station operators, enabling scalable and capital-efficient rollout across Europe. The Madrid pilot represents the first deployment of […]
Greener & Smarter Railway Stations
The project aims to demonstrate how a scalable, interoperable Energy Management System (EMS) can transform large multimodal transit hubs into smart, decarbonised energy ecosystems. Railway stations are complex infrastructures combining transport operations, retail, building systems, EV charging, and increasingly on-site renewable production (e.g., solar PV), all under growing pressure to reduce emissions, control energy costs, […]
HyScale Occitanie
The HyScale Occitanie project aims to accelerate the reliable and scalable deployment of hydrogen infrastructure in Southern Europe, starting with a strategic pilot in the Occitanie region (France). The project addresses critical operational and digital gaps faced by early-stage hydrogen producers and refueling station operators, particularly those managing decentralised assets across growing hydrogen corridors such […]
Meet the first winners of the Strategic Innovation Open Call
The first 8 winning projects of the Strategic Innovation Open Call are officially kicking off! CARGOBIKE-SCALE, DAVER, HYBUHTRAIN, MUDAV, PantoTech, PGfor_Resilient_Cities, TRACE and TWINOPT cover five sectors being urban logistics, public transport, mobility data management, mobility and health, and electrification of transport and alternative fuels. The projects will see collaboration from 41 partners from across 16 […]
RIS Education Open Call 2026: 16 projects selected across Europe
We are proud to announce that 16 new RIS Education projects have been selected following the RIS Education call launched in June 2025. The call attracted strong interest, with 62 proposals submitted by organisations from over 20 countries. This response further strengthens the programme’s geographical and thematic reach across the RIS region. The newly supported […]
R3 Robotics secures €20M to scale automated disassembly for electric vehicle systems
Portfolio company R3 Robotics (formerly Circu Li-ion) has raised €14 million in Series A funding, co-led by HG Ventures and Suma Capital, with participation from Oetker Collection, the European Innovation Council Fund (EIC Fund), and existing shareholders including BonVenture, FlixFounders, and EIT Urban Mobility, alongside €6 million in European grants. The funding coincides with the company’s rebranding from Circu Li-ion to R3 Robotics […]
Mastering mobility with EU battery regulations
Batteries sit at the heart of Europe’s transition to decarbonised mobility. As the Clean Energy Technology Observatory notes, transport electrification prevented 658 million barrels of oil equivalent from being burned between 2010 and 2022, avoiding 280 million tonnes of CO2 globally. In the EU alone, batteries cut oil imports by 120 million barrels and prevented 51 million tonnes of emissions during […]
Closing the loop: Reverse logisitcs for Batteries in Europe
About BatteReverse BatteReverse is an EU-funded project enabling the next-generation of automated, connected, and standardised Li-ion battery reverse logistics processes. In the third networking event of the series, you will dive into the world of battery dismantling. About the event As Europe accelerates its transition to electric mobility, building an efficient, safe, and circular reverse logistics […]
Clean Mobility Conference in Prague to bridge European and local agendas
EIT Urban Mobility is joining the e-Salon: Clean Mobility Conference in Prague on 13 November at PVA Expo Praha. The conference is part of the e‑Salon Fair, showcasing clean mobility, advanced technologies and e‑mobility solutions. Its 6th edition in 2024 attracted remarkable public interest, welcoming 26,657 visitors. The Clean Mobility Conference will address key […]
Clem’s EV Car Sharing Shaping Europe’s Shift to Smarter, Cleaner Mobility
As cities across Europe strive to decarbonise transport, car sharing is a key enabler of sustainable urban mobility. Specialists in electric vehicle (EV) carsharing and smart charging, French startup Clem is supporting cities across Europe to transition to a cleaner and greener future. Clem’s mobility-as-a-service end-to-end solution is not only encouraging a reduction in the […]
Key highlights from the CEE Automotive Transition Forum 2025
EIT Urban Mobility played a leading role at the CEE Automotive Transition Forum, which took place on 18 September in Budapest, Hungary. The organisation marked its presence through the moderation of key discussions and the attendance of its CEO, Marc Rozendal, reflecting its commitment to shaping the future of sustainable mobility in Central and Eastern […]
SME Market Expansion Call 2026 Info Session
The fourth edition of the SME Market Expansion Call for Innovation is launching in October 2025! EIT Urban Mobility’s mission is to accelerate the transition to sustainable urban mobility. The SME Market Expansion Call supports this mission by investing in innovative solutions, products and services that address urgent urban mobility challenges. The focus is on […]
CEE Automotive Transition Forum
EIT Urban Mobility is taking part in the CEE Automotive Transition Forum. Navigating the Global Power Shift CEE Automotive Transition Forum brings together decision-makers, industry experts, and policymakers to discuss the breakout points and opportunities that will define the next phase of the automotive transition. With two stages, a dedicated expo zone, and B2B matchmaking, […]
BatteReverse: Battery Xchange Networking
About BatteReverse BatteReverse is an EU-funded project enabling the next-generation of automated, connected, and standardised Li-ion battery reverse logistics processes. In the third networking event of the series, you will dive into the world of battery dismantling. About BatteReverse networking event On Tuesday, 23 September at 18.00-21.00 at the EIT House in Brussels, join us […]
Startups boosting EV charging infrastructure network in Europe
The race to transition to more sustainable mobility is underway across Europe. The EU under the European Green Deal is targeting a 55% reduction in emissions by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2050 [1]. A large part of this transition is the push to increase electric mobility. Yet the road to a well-balanced ecosystem of […]
Kerb-e on-street EV charging in Dublin
Kerb-e is an innovative on-street electric vehicle (EV) charging system piloted in Dublin to address the challenge of delivering safe, accessible and unobtrusive public charging infrastructure. The pilot seeks to validate the economic and environmental benefits of Kerb-e, which uses innovative features to reduce the physical and visual impact of chargers, while keeping the operating […]
Women in Tech Breakfast
EIT Urban Mobility invites you to participate in the Women in Tech Breakfast. Established in 2021, the Women in Tech programme gives a platform to female entrepreneurs at various stages of their business journey. From startup founders to seasoned industry experts, the programme provides tailored support that addresses the unique challenges women face in the […]
Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress 2025
Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress 2025 (4–6 November, Barcelona) is the leading global event for smart urban mobility, co-organised by Fira Barcelona and EIT Urban Mobility, an initiative of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union. In an era of ever-growing cities and technological innovation, Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress stands as the […]