Carpooling solution takes off with Airbus in 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 […]
Request for proposals: Scouting and outreach activities for Raptor 2025
By the present procurement procedure, the EIT KIC Urban Mobility S.L. hereby being referred to as “the EIT UM” or as “EIT UM” is aiming to procure scouting and outreach activities to identify potential solution providers for fifteen urban mobility challenges which have been identified in collaboration with cities participating in the RAPTOR programme 2025. […]
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 […]
AI computer vision for cycling safety
Bacău: Active Mobility for Seniors aims to address the mobility challenges senior citizens face in Bacău, Romania, where approximately 35% of the population is elderly . This project is a collaboration between Hilo EV Ltd and the city of Bacău. It is inspired by the need to create an inclusive and accessible transportation system that […]
Floware Vision: Comprehensive Bicycle Traceability and Safety Monitoring Solution for Vitoria-Gasteiz’s Cycling Network
The Floware Vision project in Vitoria-Gasteiz aims to improve cycling safety and infrastructure using advanced monitoring technologies. The city faces challenges in effectively tracking cycling activities, optimising bike lane usage, and ensuring cyclist safety due to a lack of precise data. Inspired by the need for sustainable and safer urban mobility, Floware is developing an […]
Smart e-cargo bike rental hubs
Brasov, Romania needs to improve urban mobility in the central area of the city and offer sustainable alternatives for current transportation and logistics needs. We propose a pilot for the deployment of Romanian startup Rastel.io’s smart and secure e-cargo bike rental service. Utilising core monitoring and management infrastructure, delivery companies and businesses in the area, […]
SmartDrive AI
SmartDrive AI is a cutting-edge technology designed to increase road safety by improving the efficiency and accuracy of accident reporting and providing decision-makers with valuable insights. The project involves Graz Linien, the public transport company in Graz, and Mapular, a Berlin-based startup specialising in geodata technologies.The inspiration for the project came from the need to […]
SNM-Konya RAPTOR
The project will enhance sustainable urban mobility in Konya by incorporating behavioural science-based nudges into digital platforms and public interfaces. Building on the proven success of the Smart Nudges platform, the initiative aims to encourage multimodal transportation, thereby reducing reliance on private vehicles and easing traffic congestion.To maximize visibility and engagement, interventions from the platform […]
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 […]
New Highlights Report showcases impactful projects and programmes of 2024
EIT Urban Mobility, an initiative of the European Institute of Technology and Innovation (EIT), a body of the European Union, has released its annual “Highlights Report” for 2024. The report spotlights a selection of projects and programmes that took place across the last year, as well as highlighting key interactions with stakeholders across Europe. The […]
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 […]
SME Market Expansion Call
The EIT Urban Mobility is pleased to launch the third edition of the SME Market Expansion Call (formerly the Small Call) with an expected budget of €892,500. This Call is a mono-beneficiary call addressed to small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Each entity awardee will receive €59,500 per project. The wider goal of the call is […]
NetZeroCities Twin Cities Programme open for applications now
The Call to join the third Cohort of Twin Cities as part of the EU Cities Mission is open until 31 October 2024. Selected Twin Cities will join an 18-month tailored learning programme for knowledge sharing and transfer of good practices between Twin Cities and Pilot Cities. Though cities cover only 4% of the EU’s […]
Making employee commuting more sustainable
On 5 January 2023, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) entered into force. The directive includes new rules on obligating the reporting of employee commuting data. In Europe, the CSRD is a game-changer in how businesses need to report sustainability data. Similar legislation is on its way for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The CSRD raises the status of […]
RAPTOR 2024 kicks off in 13 European cities
Rapid environmental changes are impacting our cities and require rapid and innovative actions. The Rapid Applications for Transport (RAPTOR) Programme seeks to do just this via its open call forproposals. The RAPTOR call for proposals matches European cities facing urban mobility challenges with start-ups with innovative mobility solutions. While each of the city challenges and […]
EVR
The EVR project by VivaDrive aims to transform urban mobility by developing a comprehensive tool that aids energy companies in guiding their clients towards electrifying their fleets and planning efficient charging infrastructure. Utilising AI and big data, this tool enables detailed scenario analyses for adopting zero-emission vehicles and developing necessary infrastructure, supporting businesses in transitioning […]
TUNNLL
Citizens in small towns often live without public transport due to operational cost barriers. Every day they need to travel, regularly or spontaneously, for work, school, healthcare, business, shopping and other purposes and are heavily reliant on using a car. Tunnll is a new and disruptive service aimed at reshaping how inhabitants of smaller towns […]
SPMEV
SurplusMap develops cutting-edge algorithms to streamline the rollout of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in Europe.The uniqueness of the SurplusMap solution stems from its intuitive live map and AI-powered algorithms designed specifically for the EV charging industry (energy companies, CPOs, etc.). During this project, SurplusMap will partner with Energie 360 Zurich, Switzerland to integrate this AI-based tool for EVinfrastructure planning. The tool will suggest ideal charging configurations, pricing strategies and data-centric site analyses to future-proof […]
Rydepark
Mis-parked micromobility vehicles are an obstacle to the development of sustainable cities due to the potential danger as a trip hazard on footpaths, as well as causing accessibility issues. In collaboration with e-wings the project plans to implement Happy City®, an ultra-precise parking system for micromobility vehicles in Toruń, Poland. This pilot will contribute to […]
Reserve & Charge
This project will demonstrate Reserve & Charge, an electric vehicle (EV) charge point demand management platform offering advance reservation for EV drivers. This customer-centric, sensor-enabled solution leverages revolutionary real-time data (charger status plus parking space occupancy) to automate operations and management. The platform is designed to provide APIs that integrate into existing ChargePoint Management Systems […]
Smart Park & Ride zone only for commuters
Parkunload is a leading smart parking platform to regulate, control and monitor time-limited, restricted and free-of-charge parking zones based on a patented solution with mobile applications and Bluetooth sensors. In this project, Parkunload aims to further design, develop, deploy and operate Smart Park & Ride zones only for commuters taking public transport to work. The […]
TPRBIKE
Most e-bike rental or sharing systems require downloading mobile apps, registering, linking a card and several other steps before the first rental. These requirements often discourage users, leading many to walk past rather than rent a bike. Additionally, during the rental termination, users must take several photos to ensure parking compliance. MOBY’s Tap-and-Ride system has […]
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. […]