Circular Bikes
Every year, thousands of stolen and abandoned bicycles end up in municipal storage, unclaimed and unusable. This is costly, inefficient and completely avoidable. The Bikekey project set out to change that. Originally built for insurance companies, the project created a digital bike registry that verifies ownership, deters theft and enables high recovery rates. But an […]
Bikademy
Cities are significant contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, with urban transportation accounting for a substantial portion. In Europe, daily commuting by car not only increases carbon emissions, but also contributes to traffic congestion, air pollution and public health issues. The need for innovative, data-driven and community-centred solutions to promote sustainable commuting has never been greater. […]
ARXAX H2LLO Connect
Arxax is a business-to-business (B2B) tech startup, building the next-generation, digitally connected network of zero, low-carbon refuelling assets strategically located across main European transportation corridors, to fulfil the unique green transition requirements of heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs). We are disrupting the fuel card market by deploying the power of big data to secure the viability of […]
EV charging
The SurplusMap x Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) pilot aims to transform electric vehicle (EV) charging at one of Europe’s major airports into a data-driven, revenue-generating infrastructure line. Mobility hubs like Berlin Brandenburg Airport face challenges in scaling EV charging profitably due to fragmented data, unpredictable demand and evolving regulations. This pilot provides a replicable solution […]
SmartDrive AI 2
The SmartDrive AI project aims to modernise accident reporting and management for public transport operators by replacing outdated paper-based systems with an easy-to-use digital solution. The inspiration came from everyday challenges faced by drivers and accident managers who rely on manual processes that are slow, error-prone and difficult to manage – especially in areas with […]
EIT Urban Mobility, The Tyre Collective and Eurométropole de Strasbourg collaborate to tackle tyre pollution
Co-funded by EIT Urban Mobility, The Tyre Collective and Eurométropole de Strasbourg are launching a new pilot this summer to address the growing issue of tyre wear pollution in cities. As part of this collaboration, The Tyre Collective’s capture device will be demonstrated in Strasbourg to capture harmful tyre particles over a week, preventing them […]
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 […]
EIT Urban Mobility supports European coalition for shared automated public transport
The French General Directorate for Infrastructure, Transport and Mobility, together with Ruter, the public transport authority for Oslo and Akershus counties in Norway, have initiated the formation of a strategic European coalition of local authorities for the deployment of automated road transport services. As a first step, they co-hosted the seminar “European coalition of transport […]
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 […]
Strategic Innovation Open Call Info Session
As part of the launch of the EIT Urban Mobility Strategic Innovation Open Call 2026-2028, a series of information webinars will be held to help applicants prepare and submit their proposals. These webinars will focus on the call content and rules around eligibility and evaluation, financial sustainability and commercialisation, intellectual property strategy, and application submission […]
Strategic Innovation Open Call
EIT Urban Mobility invites innovators from across Europe to submit a proposal to its Strategic Innovation Open Call, designed to accelerate the deployment of impactful solutions that address the most pressing challenges in urban mobility. The call focuses on supporting ambitious, market-critical projects that tackle clearly defined problems faced by cities, public authorities, and mobility […]
Autonomous vehicles in the EU: driving the future
MEP Pierfrancesco Maran (S&D) is organising an event titled “Autonomous vehicles in the EU: driving the future”, which will take place on Wednesday, 2 July 2025, from 15.00 to 17.00 at the European Parliament, Spinelli building – room 5E2. The event will explore the field of autonomous vehicles (AVs), focusing on both the challenges and opportunities. It will take a broad […]
EIT Urban Mobility and ALICE forge strategic partnership to accelerate urban logistics innovation
A common vision for urban transformation EIT Urban Mobility and the Alliance for Logistics Innovation through Collaboration in Europe (ALICE) have formalised their collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a milestone in their shared mission to drive forward innovation in urban logistics and sustainable mobility across Europe. Adriana Diaz, Innovation Director at EIT […]
BatteReverse: Battery Xchange networking event
About BatteReverse BatteReverse is an EU-funded project enabling the next-generation of automated, connected, and standardised Li-ion battery reverse logistics processes. In the third networking event of the series, you will dive into the world of battery dismantling. About BatteReverse networking event On Wednesday, 18 June at 17.00, join us for Battery Xchange, an engaging online networking […]
Green Gas Mobility Summit 2025
The Green Gas Mobility Summit 2025 will bring together companies and administrations in Madrid on 25 and 26 June 2025. A benchmark event on sustainable transport in the Iberian Peninsula, the event will feature analysis by high-level experts of the present and future of the technological solutions using alternative fuels such as natual gas, biomethane, synthetic gas, hydrogen and […]
Le SIIViM, Sommet International de l’Innovation en Villes Médianes
The SIIViM (Sommet International de l’Innovation en Villes Médianes) is an annual summit that brings together public authorities, startups, and experts to explore how innovation can support the ecological and digital transition in medium-sized cities. The 2025 edition, held in Dunkerque from 2 to 4 June, will focus on themes like energy efficiency, smart mobility, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ciclosferia 2025
Organised by Ciclosfera and the Valencian City Council, the city will play host from 16 to 18 May to Ciclosferia 2025, the fourth edition of the exhibition dedicated to urban cycling and cycle tourism. As part of Ciclosferia 2025, a conference and roundtable event called Ciclosfera CITY, organised by Ciclosfera and RedBici.org, Jorgina Cuixart, Innovation Lifecycle […]
Velo-city Conference 2025
EIT Urban Mobility invites you to participate in Velo-city 2025, taking place in Gdańsk from 10 to 13 June. Velo-city is an annual global cycling summit organised by the European Cyclists’ Federation, bringing together cyclists, experts, policymakers, and industry leaders. The event plays a vital role in promoting cycling as an eco-friendly and healthy mode […]
Seamless journeys: Unlocking the future of multimodal travel
About the webinar This online workshop, Seamless Journeys: Unlocking the Future of Multimodal Travel, showcases how Spine’s Antwerp, Heraklion, and Upper’s Hannover Region, and Thessaloniki design and implement multimodal solutions to enable smooth, sustainable, and user-centric travel experiences. Get inspired by their stories, lessons learned, and innovative practices that are unlocking the future of multimodal travel making […]
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. […]
Better Cities Fund launched in Prague
In an effort to create smarter, more liveable cities, Wolt, urban delivery leader and a partner of EIT Urban Mobility, launched its Better Cities Fund in Prague. This sustainability-focused programme, supported by €400,000 in funding, aims to help couriers transition to more sustainable, low-emission vehicles. The initiative has already seen success in the Nordics and […]