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EIT Urban Mobility to accelerate the startup ecosystem with three new partners and key renewal 

EIT Urban Mobility collaborates with seven strategic startup ecosystem agents across Europe, each holding the network, investment experience and knowledge to help accelerate and improve mobility domestically.  Ecosystem networks are vital as they drive innovation, economic growth and global competitiveness. By connecting key players, these networks foster collaboration, enabling faster technological advancements. In the case […]

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 west@eiturbanmobility.eu. About Cleantech Venture Day Since its inception in […]

U-SAVE

The U-SAVE project aims to develop and demonstrate an innovative aerial transport system to quickly deliver life-saving supplies in emergency situations across urban and suburban areas. In many cities, road congestion and traffic delays hinder emergency response times, putting lives at risk. Traditional emergency vehicles face challenges navigating through densely populated or congested urban spaces, […]

Smart Zone Enforcement

There is a huge potential for Smart Zones in Europe. There are more than 800 sizable cities that would benefit from this digital solution to optimise the use of urban space. For example, Smart Zones allow for a much more effective and efficient use of (un)loading bays and the prevention of misuse. However, Smart Zones […]

ROSE

Theoremus’s route optimisation module for waste is being developed to address the inefficiencies and environmental challenges associated with traditional waste collection systems. Municipalities and waste management companies often rely on fixed collection schedules that result in unnecessary trips, higher operational costs, and increased greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These inefficiencies, combined with the underutilisation of data […]

NG SEED

With the rapid growth of e-commerce and urban deliveries, cities across Europe face the same problem: CO2 emissions and ineffective last-mile transportation solutions. The project wants to solve the pressing challenges of traffic congestion, pollution and last mile delivery inefficiencies. E-Mobility-Rentals, in collaboration with Glovo and Wolt, began a mission to build a complete and […]

NanoHubZone

The NanoHubZone project addresses the environmental and logistical challenges of traditional urban delivery systems, which rely heavily on large vehicles that contribute to traffic congestion and high CO2 emissions. Inspired by the growing need for sustainable last-mile delivery solutions, the project introduces modular transshipment zones in Barcelona and Brussels. These zones act as micro-logistics hubs, […]

LUCID

The LUCID – Data intelligence for cities and urban logistics project aims to transform urban logistics by creating a smart platform that optimises route planning, reduces congestion, and improves the use of loading and unloading spaces. Urban areas are increasingly congested, and logistics operations contribute significantly to this, as well as to emissions and fuel […]

Loge-Hubs

The Loge-Hubs solution enhances urban logistics strategies by focusing on the location and deployment of new or existing urban logistics hubs, delivering environmental, societal, and economic benefits. The Loge-Hubs project is active in Las Rozas de Madrid, Spain, and Braga, Portugal, each representing distinct urban environments shaped by logistics. Las Rozas, a growing city with […]

Targeted project winners announced

Electrostatic filter capturing particulate matter from car tyres

We are excited to announce the 12 winning projects from the Targeted Call addressing 4 new topics: The uptake of hydrogen refuelling stations for sustainable urban transport. Mitigating non-exhaust pollution stemming from urban transport. Achieving Vision Zero and safety for vulnerable urban road user. Promoting a competitive and sustainable European cycling industry. The 2025 Targeted […]

First pilot testing of BaTTeRi’s robotic EV charging device

Electric vehicle being charged by robot device

BaTTeRi, an innovative company in the electric vehicle (EV) sector, conducted a pilot to test the efficiency and functionality of their robotic charging device, “Thomas”, in a real-world environment. The first pilot, as part of the EVOSS project took place in an office building parking lot in Tel-Aviv, Israel. The EVOSS project aims to revolutionise […]

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 […]