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Carpooling Solution Takes Off with Airbus in Hamburg

Map of carpool app goFlux usage in the city of Hamburg

Urban mobility has taken a significant leap forward with the introduction of goFlux Mobility’s innovative carpooling solution in Hamburg. Collaborating with Airbus and the Hamburg Transport Association (HVV), the initiative integrates private car usage into the public transportation system, creating a scalable model that redefines commuting. In just a few months, this initiative has demonstrated […]

Mastering mobility at Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress

The Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress (TMWC), co-organised by Fira Barcelona and EIT Urban Mobility, welcomed over 25,000 attendees from 130 countries to Barcelona last week. Now in its fourth year, the congress ran alongside the Smart City Expo World Congress, drawing students, researchers, businesses, city officials and industry experts to discuss this year’s theme: “Move Better.” […]

Optimised Urban Delivery Hubs for Low-Traffic Neighbourhoods in Brussels

Our proposal, “Optimised Urban Delivery Hubs for Low-Traffic Neighbourhoods in Brussels,” aims to revolutionise last-mile delivery within the city’s Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs). By installing strategically placed nano-hubs, we will facilitate the rapid transition of goods from conventional delivery vehicles to cargo bikes, significantly reducing traffic congestion and emissions. This system will make delivery more […]

Working session: New Mobility Guidelines | Generalitat de Catalunya

Noves Directrius nacionals de mobilitat de Catalunya  |  Inici de la participació (esdeveniment en CATALÀ) Les Directrius nacionals de mobilitat són un instrument de planificació clau per establir el marc general de la mobilitat a Catalunya, d’acord amb els preceptes de la Llei 9/2003. Guiaran l’elaboració dels plans directors, dels plans específics i dels plans […]

How can innovation shape the future of mobility in cities?

On 9 and 10 October 2024, the Transport Innovation Forum in Vilnius became a hub for discussing the obstacles and solutions needed to transform mobility and transport in cities through cutting-edge innovation. “Unfortunately, human nature doesn’t respond well to long-term threats, so we have to find other ways to change human behaviour,” said Maria Tsavachidis, […]

Learnings on logistics electrification in the EU

After two years of gaining and sharing insights on electrification of logistics, the SELECT project will present its final results. Join us for the final conference in Mechelen, Belgium, where we will hear more about the development of the EU’s charging infrastructure and the strategic initiatives of the Flanders Region. Additionally, attendees will have the […]

Project results of the Main Innovation Open Call 2025

We are proud to announce the 19 conditionally approved* projects from the Main Innovation Open Call. The Main Innovation Open Call received 56 submissions in June of this year, which included entities from 30 countries. Of the 19 projects, 4 are focused on the Electrification and alternative fuels topic, 7 on Logistics, and 8 on […]

#NEXTGENERATIONUE: Instrumentos de Financiación para la Innovación y Casos de Éxito Aplicados a las Actividades Logísticas y de Transporte de Mercancías

Have you ever wondered what the main national and European innovation support mechanisms are? Or, perhaps your question is not which ones but how you can access these grants? CITET has organised an in-person session to answer these questions: #NEXTGENERATIONUE: Financing Instruments for Innovation and Success Stories applied to Logistics and Freight Transport Activities, in […]

Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress 2024

Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress (5-7 November, Barcelona), jointly organised by Fira Barcelona andEIT Urban Mobility, an initiative of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union, is the go-to event for smart urban mobility. We’ve learned the hard way that moving faster is not always a synonym of moving greener. Our reliance […]

PORTAL

Inteliports is revolutionising city logistics with autonomous drone deliveries. Utilising cutting-edge heavy-lift drones and state-of-the-art drone ports, Inteliports is implementing aerial logistics for businesses and communities alike. Our drone ports serve as secure landing hubs for heavy lift drones and boast full autonomy in fleet management,encompassing tasks such as charging, storage and deployment, as well as handling of goods, including storage, retrieval and safe handover. The ports allow for integration with existing logistics infrastructures, including micromobility options. […]

Temperature controlled bicycle-based transport for pharmacies

This project focuses on revolutionising last-mile pharmaceutical delivery. The Hopper, an e-cargo bike with a roof, addresses the unique challenges of transporting sensitive medical products, particularly for medications requiring secure and temperature-controlled conditions. With a pilot phase in collaboration with Onkokontor GmbH, an organisation specialising in pharmaceutical deliveries, our solution aims to replace traditional vehicles, […]

Don Cicleto

The project aims to revolutionise city logistics by integrating cargo bikes with advanced, sustainable nano-hub parking solutions. This initiative addresses the critical challenges of urban freight movement, particularly the congestion and pollution typically associated with traditional delivery trucks in city centres. The project’s approach leverages compact, modular nano-hubs strategically placed throughout the city to serve […]

Transport Innovation Forum 2024

The Transport Innovation Forum 2024 will bring public authorities and business representatives together to discuss and share evolving trends and challenges in the area of transport and logistics. This year’s topic “Innovating for Resilience and Sustainability,” will focus on policy, digitalisation, sustainability, urban mobility and breakthrough innovations. The forum takes place on 9 and 10 […]

12 startups selected for the Supernovas Rocket Up programme 2024  

For the third consecutive year, Supernovas is hosting the Rocket Up programme to accelerate the international expansion of 12 women-led tech startups.  The programme is gaining momentum, with more applications and an increasingly higher level of competition each year. The 12 startups selected for 2024 come from 9 different countries within the European Union, with […]

SELECT workshop: The role of public actors in supporting the electric transition in logistics

Join the “SELECT workshop: The role of public actors in supporting the electric transition in logistics” webinar. Learn more about how significantly public actors can contribute to the electrification of the logistics sector. Public actors are an essential part of the electrification of logistics, whether it be legislation, funding or planning safety. Part of this […]

City RAPTOR Expression of Interest is open now

Rapid Applications for Transport (RAPTOR) is a programme that swiftly creates and tests solutions to the niche urban mobility challenges of cities across Europe. The RAPTOR Expression of Interest (EoI) is now open for cities to join its 2025 cohort. RAPTOR is challenge-based, matching city urban mobility challenges to innovative solutions from startups and SMEs. […]

TACTIC presentation

This is an event in which the TACTIC project will be presented in Barcelona. TACTIC offers a transformative logistics solution for local commerce by fostering collaboration among cities, local businesses, logistics operators, e-commerce platforms, and e-vehicle sharing services. The project’s primary goal is to establish a sustainable and efficient last-mile delivery system at the city […]

Over 100 startups supported with EIT Urban Mobility’s Investment Readiness Programme 

Through its Investment Readiness Programme (IRP), EIT Urban Mobility has enhanced the fundraising capabilities and facilitated extensive networking opportunities for 102 startups since its inception in 2021. A total of 28 EU and associated countries are represented in the total with more than a third (35%) being women founded and/or led. The programme provides access […]

2024 SME Market Expansion Call winners announced

13 winners have been selected for the SME Market Expansion Call for 2024. The projects address a range of critical challenges including barriers to e-bike rental systems, reducing car dependency in small towns, and correct parking of micromobility vehicles. Commencing on 1 June, these projects will continue until December 2024: 1. The Mobile Urban Nano-Hubs […]

LogiSmile – 2nd year

The LogiSmile project aims to develop an urban logistics system for the distribution and delivery of parcels. Today’s logistics operations in city centres lead to very negative effects: increase in traffic congestion; safety problems for pedestrians, bikers and deliverers; air and noise pollution. To address these challenges, the LogiSmile project has implemented pilot programs in […]

The next edition of the Main Innovation Call is set to launch soon!

The next edition of the Main Innovation Call is to open on 4 April 2024. This year’s call will be focused on three topics: Public Transport, Urban Logistics, and Electrification of Transport and Alternative Fuels. The call is for SMEs, universities, research and technology organisations, or large businesses, established in a Member State of the […]

The RAPTOR 2024 Call is now open!  

We are happy to announce the 2024 RAPTOR Call is now open! Rapid environmental changes are impacting our cities and require rapid and innovative actions. The Rapid Applications for Transport (RAPTOR) Programme seeks to do so via its agile competition. The RAPTOR competition matches European cities facing urban mobility challenges with startups with innovative solutions. […]

Wolt’s Better Cities Fund: Driving the shift towards sustainable last-mile logistics

On 18 January, Wolt, a major urban delivery company and a partner of EIT Urban Mobility, launched its Better Cities fund in Copenhagen. The fund, which is worth €400,000, will help accelerate the decarbonisation of last-mile logistics by offering financial support for Wolt’s courier partners to rent electric bicycles and mopeds. “80 percent of Wolt’s […]