Advancing automated public transport: human-machine interaction for safer urban mobility
The future of public transport is increasingly leaning towards automation, addressing issues such as driver shortages, road safety, congestion, and carbon emissions. However, successful deployment requires seamless interaction between automated buses and other road users, such as cars, motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians. The Human Machine Interaction for Automated Public Transport Buses (InterAct) project, led by […]
Request for proposals: Impact assessment and framework
Through this procurement procedure, EIT Urban Mobility (hereby being referred to as “EIT UM”) seeks professional consultancy services (hereby being referred to as “Provider”) to develop a robust project Impact Assessment Framework. This Request for Proposal (RFP), together with its annexes, sets out the requirements for the procurement of services in the field of environmental […]
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 […]
2025 SME Market Expansion Call Winners
We are excited to announce that 15 winners of the SME Market Expansion Call for 2025 have been selected from over 80 applications from 24 countries across Europe. Commencing in April, the winning SMEs will work with an end-client for six months to further develop, test, and bring their solutions to market. The projects address […]
“Connected bike data”: unlocking cycling insights for more sustainable cities
The rapid rise of e-bikes presents an opportunity to enhance urban mobility. However, unlike the automotive sector, the cycling industry lacks real-time, connected data insights. The Spinovate project, led by See.Sense, aims to address this gap by leveraging AI-powered sensor technology to create a fully connected cycling ecosystem. This initiative will generate valuable data on […]
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 […]
NetZeroCities Community of Practice webinar: Social Innovation & Urban Mobility: Insights from Turku & Zaragoza
How can social innovation drive sustainable urban mobility? Explore this question through two case studies that showcase innovative approaches to behavioural change and co-creation: This webinar is done in collaboration with CIVITAS and the ELABORATOR project. Speakers
BatteReverse Short Circuit: battery repurposing (use cases, challenges, and opportunities)
Short Circuit is our webinar series on battery circularity, where we engage reverse logistics professionals and enthusiasts in exploring key topics! In our next session on 20 May, we’ll be exploring battery repurposing—an essential component of the second-life battery market. As batteries transition from high-demand applications in electric vehicles to new roles in energy storage and distributed […]
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 […]
IAA Mobility 2025
With the theme “It’s All About Mobility,” IAA Mobility 2025 will once again transform the city of Munich into a unique central hub for mobility, sustainability and technological innovation. From 9 – 14 September 2025, numerous international exhibitor and key players from the mobility industry will come together to showcase, experience and discuss about groundbreaking […]
Request for proposals: Expert support for the innovation programme
By the present procurement procedure, EIT Urban Mobility, hereinafter being referred to as “EIT UM”, is seeking professional support, hereinafter being referred to as “expert”, to further develop and operationalise the 2025-2026 roadmap for EIT UM Innovation Programme. This work will focus on two main goals: EIT UM is looking for an expert(s) that will […]
Kick-off meeting of the first mobility commission to drive sustainable urban solutions to the 22@ district in Barcelona
On 26 February, the first Mobility Commission of 22@Network Barcelona, a diverse collective of experts, innovators, and ecosystem actors, convened at the headquarters of EIT Urban Mobility. This event marked the beginning of a collective effort to foster more sustainable and efficient transportation in the district. Adriana Díaz Arias, Director of Innovation at EIT Urban […]
Request for proposals: High-impact innovation activity services in Malta
EIT Urban Mobility S.L.U. (hereinafter referred as EIT UM) is pleased to announce this Request for Proposals (RfP) aimed at identifying a qualified supplier (hereinafter referred as “provider” or “supplier”) to carry out high-impact innovation promotion activities in Malta. This country has been chosen based on its significant potential to benefit from enhanced support to […]
Connected vehicle data for traffic optimisation and public transport prioritisation
Efficient urban mobility is essential for modern cities, but it remains a significant challenge. WISP, an AI-driven traffic management solution, aims to tackle this issue by optimising traffic lights without requiring additional hardware. This innovative system leverages real-time data from connected vehicles to improve traffic flow, reduce waiting times, and cut emissions. Costly and inefficient […]
Minimising human errors in public transport: Predictive fatigue monitoring for higher passenger safety
In 2024, close to 20,000 road fatalities occurred across Europe. Europe’s long-term road safety goal, ‘Vision Zero’ aims to have zero fatalities in road transport by 2050. Technological advances, including connectivity and automation, present new opportunities to reduce the role of human errors. The role of fatigue in human errors on our roads, remains a […]
Resilient and sustainable urban plan in Bratislava
Bratislava feels the effects of climate change more acutely every year. Rising pollution levels in the city reflect the fact that the number of cars has doubled over the past 20 years. The city’s zoning plan needs to mitigate the effects of climate change. One objective of the zoning plan is to create more liveable […]
Promoting micromobility in Riga
The city of Riga has set a goal to reduce CO2 pollution by 22% by the year 2027, in part by establishing a Low Emission Zone and encouraging greater use of micromobility solutions. Many Riga residents continue to rely on private cars for their daily commute. Consequently, there is considerable congestion, noise and air pollution. […]
Micromobility 5+ conditions in Tallinn
Micromobility devices, such as e-scooters, are an essential means of decreasing private car ownership in Tallinn. E-scooters are already frequently used as a last-mile option for commuters. The current modal split for micromobility is at around 4-5%. The City of Tallinn aims to increase this to 10%. Snow and icy weather conditions in the winter […]
Children’s road safety in Prague
The City District of Prague 6 manages a total of 33 kindergartens, which are attended by children aged between three and six. As part of pre-school preparation, all facilities try to provide children with the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors in parks or at themed events, such as a visit to a nearby zoo. Due […]
Predictable public transport in Cluj-Napoca
Cluj-Napoca is Romania’s fastest growing city. The working population is increasingly moving to the surrounding areas, creating major new commuting zones. However, these areas do not have the same variety, quality or frequency of mobility solutions as more established neighbourhoods. This lack of reliable and predictable public transport encourages a reliance on private vehicles for […]
Sea taxi service in Istanbul
Since 2021, the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB) has established the sea taxi system in the Strait of Istanbul. The 50 operating water taxis can transport 10 people each, and currently serve 48 piers operating 24 hours a day. They can be booked through a mobile application. The operation’s potential is limited firstly by a lack […]
Passenger discrimination in Istanbul
In Istanbul, 1.7 million of the population’s 32 million daily journeys are made by taxi. However, the city currently has a shortage of taxis, and they need to be integrated into last-mile transportation to increase the shift from private cars to public transport. There are a total of 18,395 taxis belonging to the municipality. Taxi […]