Request for proposals: Commercial advisor’25-28, Sept’25

By the present procurement procedure, EIT KIC Urban Mobility S.L.U, (hereby referred to as “EIT UM”) aims at appointing one sole provider (hereinafter, the provider is hereby being referred to as “the Contractor” or “Tenderer”) to draft, negotiate and handle the signature process of the contracts awarded by EIT UM under its procurement rules, following […]

More than 250 students attend the EIT Urban Mobility Summer Schools across Europe

EIT Urban Mobility Summer Schools students

This summer, EIT Urban Mobility Summer Schools reached a new milestone: eight programmes delivered across Europe. They brought together bachelor’s and master’s students, as well as young professionals, to address some of today’s most pressing urban mobility challenges. Covering car dependency, smart cities, resilience, e-mobility, healthy ageing, and street redesign, the programmes combined challenge-based learning […]

Expression of interest: Selection of video experts for urban mobility explained (UMX) Sept’25

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 year, […]

EIT EdTech conference 2025

Join Europe’s leading voices in education and innovation at the second edition of the EIT EdTech conference, an EIT Community event organised by EIT Urban Mobility. This one-day event will bring together startups, industry leaders, educators, EU institutions, national governments, student unions and impact-driven investors to explore synergies, share best practices and discuss policies crucial […]

HEIPowered Startup Pitch Competition Final

The HEIPowered startup pitch competition final will take place online on Tuesday 23 September 2025, from 15.00 to 16.00 CEST. Organised by the EIT Higher Education Initiative community, the competition brings together eight promising startups from across Europe. Each team, supported through the initiative, will pitch their ventures live to a panel of investors, entrepreneurs […]

Request for proposals: Market study cargo bike training in Italy and Germany

By the present procurement procedure, EIT Urban Mobility, hereinafter referred to as “EIT UM”, is aiming to identify multiple suppliers (hereinafter referred to as “Suppliers” or “Providers”) capable of producing a comprehensive market study on training needs in cargo bike logistics and delivery among logistics and distribution companies, small business owners, and delivery riders in […]

Expression of interest: Selection of Animation and Illustration Support 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 animation and illustration experts, individuals or companies (hereinafter referred to as “Supplier”). These Suppliers will support the creation of animation and illustration for the Urban Mobility Explained (UMX) YouTube channel, managed by the […]

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 […]

EIT Urban Mobility makes a strong case for public transport innovation at the UITP  

Global Public Transport Summit 2025 in Hamburg. Through sessions, showcases, and startup spotlights, the EU-backed community highlighted why collaboration and automation must go hand in hand to create cleaner, more resilient urban mobility systems.  Public transport remains the most effective lever for sustainable urban mobility. Yet operators and cities often face barriers: limited R&D capacity, […]

Request for proposals: Travel agency support for press trip

By the present procurement procedure, EIT Urban Mobility, hereinafter being referred to as “EIT UM”, is seeking to find a provider (hereinafter being referred to as “Provider”) for the logistical side of the delivery of pan-European and regional press trips, namely the transport, accommodation and subsistence of attending journalists. The main press trip will be […]

Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress 2025

Speaker during Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress 2024.

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 […]

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

Journal of Urban Mobility

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 […]

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

UITP Summit 2025 banner

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 at the ITF 2025 Summit

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 […]