CEE Cities Roundtable
EIT Urban Mobility, in collaboration with the New Mobility Association, invites representatives of municipalities and urban mobility professionals from Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and the Baltic States to take part in a roundtable discussion on 3 November 2026, as part of the international Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress in Barcelona. The discussion aims to provide a forum […]
Urban Mobility Flow 2026
EIT Urban Mobility is taking part in the Urban Mobility Flow 3rd Summit, taking place on 17 September 2026 in Gdańsk, Poland. The summit brings together public authorities, industry leaders and urban mobility experts. Together, they will explore practical solutions for more sustainable and efficient urban transport. This year’s edition is held under the theme […]
New Mobility Congress 2026
EIT Urban Mobility is taking part in the New Mobility Congress 2026 in Katowice, Poland, one of Europe’s leading events dedicated to sustainable mobility, transport innovation and the future of urban mobility. The congress brings together policymakers, city representatives, industry leaders and innovators to exchange knowledge and explore the latest developments in electromobility, clean transport and […]
Smart Cities Conference 2026
On 17 September 2026, City of Riga will host the fifth edition of the Smart Cities Conference 2026, bringing together municipalities, public authorities, businesses, universities, startups and innovation ecosystem representatives to discuss practical approaches towards smarter, more resilient and sustainable urban development. This year, the conference is organized on a Baltic-Nordic scale, bringing together participants […]
E-Scooter and Bike Share Urban Usage Focus Group Webinar
Join this engaging webinar where the newly published E‑Scooter & Bike Share Urban Usage Focus Group Report will be presented, developed within the framework of the Smart Cities Marketplace. This report brings together a year of structured discussions with experts from local authorities, mobility operators, research institutions, and user organisations, offering one of the most comprehensive multi‑stakeholder […]
Eurobike 2026
Eurobike 2026 brings the international bicycle industry together in Frankfurt am Main from 24 to 27 June, putting everyday mobility, innovative solutions and also sport and lifestyle at the heart of the event. The event attracts more than 30,000 visitors from approximately 100 nations during the business days and offers a wide range of panels, […]
E‑Scooter & Bike Share Urban Usage Focus Group Webinar
EIT Urban Mobility is hosting this engaging webinar where the newly published E‑Scooter & Bike Share Urban Usage Focus Group Report will be presented, developed within the framework of the Smart Cities Marketplace. This report brings together a year of structured discussions with experts from local authorities, mobility operators, research institutions, and user organisations, offering […]
Mastering mobility with women-led innovation
Cities and transport systems are not neutral. Throughout Western history they have largely been planned and built by men around male-dominated travel patterns. This legacy is visible in everything from street lighting to public transport schedules, and it has often meant that women’s needs – for safety, care-related trips and flexible mobility – have largely been under‑served. Initiatives on gender‑mainstreaming in mobility reveal structural biases and design choices that systematically […]
Cleantech Venture Day Amsterdam 2026
Join EIT Urban Mobility’s Innovation Hub West at Cleantech Venture Day Amsterdam 2026! We are excited to announce that the EIT Urban Mobility’s Innovation Hub West team will be attending Cleantech Venture Day Amsterdam. If you’re interested in connecting with us, please reach out at [email protected]. About Cleantech Venture Day Amsterdam Cleantech Venture Day Amsterdam 2026 brings together innovators, […]
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 […]
New study reveals bike-sharing delivers €305 million in annual benefits for Europe
A new study commissioned by EIT Urban Mobility and Cycling Industries Europe (CIE), and conducted by EY, has for the first time quantified the economic and social return on investment of bike-sharing schemes in Europe. The analysis finds that bike-sharing generates €305 million in annual benefits, confirming its role as a key element in sustainable urban […]
Study on return on investment in bike-sharing schemes
A multidimensional impact Bike-sharing schemes save 46,000 tons of CO₂e yearly, but their real value lies in broader societal gains. By replacing car trips, they slash air pollution, preventing 968 chronic diseases and saving €40 million in healthcare costs. They also ease traffic, reclaiming 760,000 hours lost to congestion—worth €30 million in productivity gains. And […]
Mobility Talks 31: Return on investment in bike-sharing schemes
In this Mobility Talks, we will explore the findings of a new study by EY, commissioned by EIT Urban Mobility and Cycling Industries Europe, on the return on investment in bike-sharing schemes. The session will offer insights into the quantification of the tangible and intangible benefits of bike-sharing—spanning health, environmental, and economic impacts—across European cities. The discussion […]
IoT Sparks 2025
On 7 October, The Terminal Hub will host IoT Sparks 2025, a dynamic one-day event focused on real-world IoT solutions across sectors like mobility, smart cities, logistics, energy, and sustainability. Organised by LORIOT, IoT Sparks brings together industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers to explore how connected technologies are shaping our future. We’re excited to share that EIT […]
EIT Urban Mobility and AIT propel mobility startups and innovations
EU-Propel: A collaborative partnership to accelerate mobility startups and innovations tackling niche urban challenges across France. The EU-Propel project was launched as a strategic collaborative partnership and project between EIT Urban Mobility and the French Innovation Agency for Transport (AIT – Agence de l’Innovation pour les Transports), with the aim of supporting AIT in scaling […]
Summer School: Last-Mile Delivery: A Top-Level Challenge
The rise of e-commerce has transformed how goods move through our cities, and last-mile delivery is at the heart of it. This course explores how growing parcel volumes and outdated delivery models are straining urban spaces and contributing to pollution, congestion, and inefficiencies. Designed for professionals, public sector representatives, and researchers, the event presents 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 […]
Strategic Research Priorities and Gaps 2025 Report
EIT Urban Mobility Academic Research Board June 2025 This first ‘Strategic Research Priorities and Gaps’ 2025 report, from the EIT Urban Mobility Academic Research Board, outlines the urgent and transformative challenges in urban mobility and identifies present and upcoming research priorities in urban mobility in Europe and beyond. Framed around five key focus areas—economic productivity, […]
Small engines, big impact: Light electric vehicles powering green mobility
Have you ever considered how light electric vehicles (LEVs) – like e-bikes, e-scooters, and e-cargo bikes – could help power active mobility, healthy cities and local businesses? This question was at the heart of the Nordic conference on light electric vehicles, held on 8 May 2025 in Copenhagen by EIT Urban Mobility and Dansk Erhverv […]
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology launches new hub to strengthen Spain’s innovation ecosystem
Madrid, 27 March 2025– The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union, has launched a new hub in Spain as part of its EIT Community aiming to fostering innovation and enhance regional cooperation. By connecting key stakeholders—including businesses, researchers, and educators—to Europe’s largest innovation ecosystem, the newly established EIT […]
NetZeroCities Community of Practice webinar: Social Innovation & Urban Mobility: Insights from Turku & Zaragoza
How can social innovation drive sustainable urban mobility? Explore this question through two case studies that showcase innovative approaches to behavioural change and co-creation: This webinar is done in collaboration with CIVITAS and the ELABORATOR project. Speakers
Cleantech Venture Day Amsterdam 2025
Join EIT Urban Mobility’s Innovation Hub West at Cleantech Venture Day Amsterdam 2025! We are excited to announce that the EIT Urban Mobility’s Innovation Hub West team will be attending Cleantech Venture Day in Amsterdam. If you’re interested in connecting with us, please reach out at [email protected]. About Cleantech Venture Day Since its inception in […]
Resilient and sustainable urban plan in Bratislava
Bratislava feels the effects of climate change more acutely every year. Rising pollution levels in the city reflect the fact that the number of cars has doubled over the past 20 years. The city’s zoning plan needs to mitigate the effects of climate change. One objective of the zoning plan is to create more liveable […]
Promoting micromobility in Riga
The city of Riga has set a goal to reduce CO2 pollution by 22% by the year 2027, in part by establishing a Low Emission Zone and encouraging greater use of micromobility solutions. Many Riga residents continue to rely on private cars for their daily commute. Consequently, there is considerable congestion, noise and air pollution. […]