Skip to content 
EIT Urban Mobility stands behind the new Startup and Scaleup Strategy
The European Commission’s new Startup and Scaleup Strategy, published on 28 May 2025, outlines a bold goal: making Europe the best place in the world to launch and grow innovative companies. As a contributor to the Commission’s public consultation, EIT Urban Mobility advocated for more inclusive startup ecosystems, innovation-friendly procurement policies, and targeted support to […]
Joint letter by local and regional governments and transport networks call for prioritisation of urban and regional mobility investment in upcoming STIP
In a joint letter to the EU institutions, leading local and regional governments and transport networks —including POLIS, ICLEI Europe, Eurocities, European Metropolitan Transport Authorities (EMTA), European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF), UITP, and EIT Urban Mobility— have welcomed DG MOVE’s initiative to launch the Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP). As part of the Commission’s broader effort […]
Urban Mobility Explained (UMX) Open Call
EIT Urban Mobility invites organisations and experts to submit proposals to its Urban Mobility Explained (UMX) Open Call, designed to accelerate the development and delivery of high-quality, sustainable professional training and support services that close the urban mobility knowledge gap. This Call focuses on a series of specific activity areas aimed at enhancing the skills […]
Request for proposals: Social Media Agency
By the present procurement procedure, the EIT KIC Urban Mobility S.L. hereby being referred to as “EIT UM” or the “Company” is aiming to identify a social media agency (hereinafter, referred to as “the Contractor” or “Tenderer”) to strengthen our online presence, expand our digital reach, and increase engagement with key audiences. The scope of […]
Journal of Urban Mobility now among top cited publications in its field
The Journal of Urban Mobility, launched under the EIT Urban Mobility Doctoral Training Network (DTN), has achieved a major milestone with its latest Impact Factor increasing to 6.1, up from 2.7 in the previous cycle. This Impact Factor reflects how often a journal’s articles are cited in other research, showcasing the journal’s growing relevance and […]
RIS Education Open Call 2026
This call aims at funding projects that can support the overall RIS strategy and aims, offer high-quality education, reach a large audience and market, and gain recognition efficiently with a lasting effect. The EIT Urban Mobility RIS Education objectives are focused on capacity building in innovation and entrepreneurship and urban mobility. These objectives are reflected […]
Master School and Fellowship Open Call 2026
EIT Urban Mobility invites universities, academic consortia, and education-focused innovators to submit proposals to its Master School and Fellowship Open Call, designed to accelerate the development and delivery of high-quality learning experiences that build the skills and capabilities needed for sustainable urban mobility. This Call focuses on a series of specific activity areas aimed at […]
Request for proposals: Training programme on sustainable mobility for local authorities in Central america
By the present procurement procedure, EIT Urban Mobility, hereinafter being referred to as “EIT UM”, is aiming to identify one supplier (hereinafter being referred to as “Supplier” or “Provider”). This document, along with its annexes, constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by EIT Urban Mobility for a potential procurement of services capable of designing […]
Expression of interest: Selection of video experts for Urban Mobility Explained (UMX)
By the present procurement procedure, EIT KIC Urban Mobility S.L., (hereinafter referred to as “EIT Urban Mobility”), is seeking to appoint several qualified video experts, individuals or companies (hereinafter referred to as “Supplier”). These Suppliers will support the video production for the Urban Mobility Explained (UMX) YouTube channel, managed by the Competence Hub (CH). Every […]
Mobility Talks 30: Public transport innovations
Public transport systems across Europe face mounting pressure to become more resilient, efficient, and inclusive. This Mobility Talks explores how technological innovations and new business models can provide solutions to these challenges. From improved demand management and operations to better data collection and exploitation, we’ll examine how public transport authorities and operators are responding to […]
UITP Summit 2025
EIT Urban Mobility will be at the UITP Summit 2025, a key event dedicated to sustainable mobility, bringing together all transport modes, industry authorities, operators, and exhibitors. The 2025 edition will take place in Hamburg, Germany, from 15 to 18 June 2025. EIT Urban Mobility will be at booth A1440 in HALL A1 and will be […]
Driving change: EIT Urban Mobility’s key contributions at the ITF Summit 2025 in Leipzig
EIT Urban Mobility will take an active role in the upcoming International Transport Forum’s (ITF) Annual Summit, the world’s largest gathering of transport ministers and a leading global event on transport policy. On Thursday, 22 May, the organisation will contribute to key discussions focused on building more liveable and equitable cities. Marc Rozendal, CEO of […]
Request for proposals: Promise Suite hosting
By the present procurement procedure, EIT Urban Mobility, hereinafter referred to as “EIT UM,” is seeking professional support for the provision of server hosting services for the Promise Suite software, by appointing a qualified provider (hereinafter referred to as the “Provider”). This document, along with its annexes, constitutes a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by […]
EIT Campus x DoGood People webinar: sustainable transformation: corporate responsibility and lifelong learning.
Join the EIT Campus for the webinar ‘Sustainable Transformation: Corporate Responsibility and Lifelong Learning’ The EIT Campus is partnering with DoGood People to host the webinar ‘Sustainable Transformation: Corporate Responsibility and Lifelong Learning’. Taking place on 22 May at 12.00 CEST, this session will explore how sustainability is influencing corporate strategy and decision-making, how individuals […]
Request for proposals: EIT Urban Mobility Master School business challenge providers for kick-off event
By the present procurement procedure, EIT Urban Mobility, hereinafter being referred to as “EIT UM”, is seeking professional support for the preparation, alignment, coordination, coaching, and execution of the Business Challenge during the EIT Urban Mobility Master School Kick-Off event. The selected provider will be appointed as the official educational consultant hereinafter referred to as […]
International Transport Forum Summit 2025
The International Transport Forum (ITF) Summit 2025 on Transport Resilience to Global Shocks will take place from 21 to 23 May in Leipzig, Germany, under the Presidency of Chile, with Azerbaijan and Czechia as first and second Vice Presidents, respectively. The ITF Summit is the world’s largest gathering of transport ministers and the premier global transport policy event. […]
Mobility Talk 29: Efficient public space management for better mobility systems
Growing urban population in Europe means competition for public space in cities is increasing. At the same time, existing mobility solution as well as new mobility services put even more pressure on streets, sidewalks, and parking spaces. This is true for passenger mobility but also for the movement of goods in urban areas. The pursue […]
Request for proposals: Jumpstarter coaching and local joint training in Turkey, 2025
By the present procurement procedure, EIT Urban Mobility, hereinafter being referred to as “EIT UM”, is seeking professional support for the delivery of training and coaching services within the EIT Jumpstarter programme. This will be achieved by appointing experienced trainers and coaches (hereinafter being referred to as “Provider”). This document, along with its annexes, constitutes a […]
Request for proposals: Tax advisory for Netherlands, Germany, Czech Republic, Sweden and Denmark
By the present procurement procedure, the EIT Urban Mobility S.L., (hereby being referred to as “EIT UM”) is expecting to appoint one sole provider (hereby being referred to as “the contractor”) for the realisation of the services set in Section 2.2 per LOT that are expected to be implemented as stated in Section 2.1.2. Check […]
Request for proposals: Study on electricity grids in Europe
By the present procurement procedure, EIT Urban Mobility (hereinafter being referred to as “EIT UM”), in joint collaboration with the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (hereinafter being referred to as “ACEA”) and ChargeUp Europe Association (hereinafter being referred to as “ChargeUp”), is seeking professional support for a study on electricity grids in Europe, by appointing one […]
EIT Urban Mobility welcomes 10 Country Representatives!
New setup for our regional support Since 2020, EIT Urban Mobility has benefited from a place-based support of different regional hubs across Europe, previously known as EIT RIS Hubs. From 2025 onwards, they are rebranded as EIT Urban Mobility Representatives in their respective countries. These appointed entities represent our KIC and their mission is to […]
Marc Rozendal appointed CEO of EIT Urban Mobility
EIT Urban Mobility is pleased to announce the appointment of Marc Rozendal as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective from 1 April 2025. Marc Rozendal takes over the leadership of EIT Urban Mobility from Mika Rytkönen, who has served as interim CEO for the past four months. Rozendal’s appointment comes after an extensive search […]
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 […]
Community Days 2025: key takeaways from a record-breaking event
The EIT Urban Mobility Community Days 2025, held on 18-19 March in Munich, witnessed a record-breaking attendance, with over 260 participants from across Europe. This milestone event brought together experts, stakeholders and innovators under the theme ‘Collaborating for resilience: innovative solutions for changing times’, emphasising the need for collaborative efforts and innovative thinking to address […]
