EIT Urban Mobility contributes to the launch of ADACities, advancing autonomous mobility deployment across Europe
The Autonomous Drive Ambition Cities (ADACities) initiative was officially launched during the inaugural European Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Alliance (ECAVA) Forum, marking an important milestone in Europe’s ambition to scale autonomous mobility. Announced by European Commission Executive Vice President Henna Virkkunen, ADACities is a flagship initiative under the EU’s Apply AI Strategy. It will support […]
Why the New European Bauhaus matters for mobility innovators: EIT Community NEB at the NEB Festival 2026
How do we ensure that Europe’s green transition is not only sustainable, but also inclusive, attractive and rooted in citizens’ everyday lives? This is the question at the heart of the New European Bauhaus (NEB), a European Commission initiative that brings together sustainability, inclusion and aesthetics to create better places to live. As the leading […]
EIT Urban Mobility and Moldova’s Ministry of Energy sign collaboration agreement to advance sustainable urban mobility
On 15 June 2026, EIT Urban Mobility and the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Moldova signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly accelerate the transition to sustainable urban mobility in Moldova, with a focus on innovation and energy system transformation. The MoU was signed by Dorin Junghietu, Minister of Energy of the […]
The TÜV Award “New Mobility City” 2026: what people-centred urban mobility looks like in Germany.
Safer streets, inclusive planning, and a culture of shared responsibility – the TÜV Award “New Mobility City” 2026 recognises German cities already building the urban future. EIT Urban Mobility is proud to have been part of this recognition. The TÜV Award New Mobility City, developed by TÜV-Verband in cooperation with the Initiative für sichere Straßen, […]
AI in the City 2026
Join EIT Urban Mobility’s Innovation Hub West at Ai in the City! We are excited to announce that the EIT Urban Mobility’s Innovation Hub West team will be attending AI in the City in Breda, the Netherlands. If you’re interested in connecting with us, please reach out at [email protected]. About AI in the City AI in […]
Eurobike 2026
Eurobike 2026 brings the international bicycle industry together in Frankfurt am Main from 24 to 27 June, putting everyday mobility, innovative solutions and also sport and lifestyle at the heart of the event. The event attracts more than 30,000 visitors from approximately 100 nations during the business days and offers a wide range of panels, […]
Building new connections for the community: Introducing the EIT Urban Mobility Market Dialogue
On 23 April 2026 in Malmö, Sweden, EIT Urban Mobility held the first edition of a brand-new initiative: the EIT Urban Mobility Market Dialogue. Bringing together over 30 representatives from cities, industry and, the Øresund Mission Cities Market Dialogue on Urban Freight and Logistics explored shared challenges and market opportunities in urban logistics. Co-organised by […]
World Conference on Transport Research
The 17th World Conference on Transport Research (WCTR 2026) is one of the most important global scientific events dedicated to transportation research and policy. The conference will take place from July 6 to July 10, 2026, in Toulouse, France, and will be hosted by the Toulouse School of Economics at Toulouse Capitole University. Organised by […]
SheMoves: Mujeres en Movilidad
EIT Urban Mobility, in collaboration with WITAM, organises a women’s community gathering in the mobility sector in Madrid on 9 July at 5.00 PM. Titled “SheMoves: Mujeres en Movilidad” (SheMoves: Women in Mobility), the event is an informal networking cocktail focused on promoting female leadership and showcasing the professional talent of the women shaping the future […]
22@Innovation Day
As president of the Mobility Commission at 22@, EIT Urban Mobility will actively participate in the upcoming edition of 22@Innovation Day. This edition is especially significant because, 26 years after its creation, 22@ has established itself as an economic and technological engine for Barcelona and a European benchmark in urban innovation. Agenda The event will be divided into three main sections: […]
HEIPowered Startup Pitch Competition – Second Edition
Under the EIT Higher Education Initiative Community EIT Urban Mobility invites startups created or supported by projects funded by the EIT Higher Education Initiative to submit their applications to participate in the second edition of the HEIPowered Startup Pitch Competition. The main objective of this competition is to further accelerate the growth of HEI-supported startups, strengthen their market readiness, scalability, and long-term sustainability, […]
RIS Education Open Call 2027
The RIS Education Open Call 2027 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 in the activity […]
EIT Community Hub Bosnia and Herzegovina Kick-off event
Join us for the official Kick-off Event of the EIT Community Hub Bosnia and Herzegovina The EIT Community Hub Bosnia and Herzegovina is being launched as a national gateway to Europe’s largest innovation ecosystem, connecting startups, researchers, universities, industry and public institutions with EIT programmes, funding opportunities and international collaboration networks. The event will bring […]
Unlocking automated public transport for European cities
A two-day expert workshop brought together city authorities, public transport operators, research institutions and experts on autonomous mobility from Austria and Germany to map the barriers and chart a path forward for deploying automated driving systems in urban areas. Participants from Bogestra (Public Transport Operator Bochum), City of Bochum, City of Hannover, City of Munich, […]
Connect4Mobility
EIT Urban Mobility Türkiye Representative, by Farklabs and Sabanci University, is excited to invite you to the 6th edition of Connect4Mobility, an event focused on urban mobility. This year’s theme, “Data-driven urban mobility,” will bring together companies, entrepreneurs, academics, local authorities, and decision-makers from across Türkiye to shape the future of our cities. Connect4Mobility will […]
RIS Summit Barcelona 2026 reinforces regional impact and collaboration across Europe
The RIS Summit Barcelona 2026 brought together nearly 30 RIS Country Representatives from across Europe for two days of strategic exchange, collaboration and community building under the EIT Urban Mobility Regional Innovation Scheme (RIS). Hosted in Barcelona on 14 and 15 April, the summit provided a dedicated platform to align on priorities, strengthen regional ecosystems […]
MOBCO
EIT Urban Mobility is pleased to participate in the inaugural MOBCO trade show, taking place June 9–11, 2026, at Parc des Expositions, Porte de Versailles (Booth 98C Hall 04). Launched this year, MOBCO brings together the best of the National Public Transport Conference (RNTP) and the European Mobility Expo (EuMo Expo) to advance mobility innovation […]
Nationaal Congres Mobiliteit 2026
Join EIT Urban Mobility’s Innovation Hub West at Nationaal Congres Mobiliteit 2026! We are excited to announce that the EIT Urban Mobility’s Innovation Hub West team will be attending Nationaal Congres Mobiliteit 2026. If you’re interested in connecting with us, please reach out at [email protected]. About Nationaal Congres Mobiliteit The National Mobility Congress 2026 is a one-day event that […]
Tillsammans ställer vi om Malmö
The City of Malmö is organising the climate conference “Tillsammans ställer vi om Malmö” (Together we transform Malmö) on 23 April 2026, a platform where stakeholders join forces to accelerate local climate action. In four years, Malmö aims to be a climate-neutral city. During the morning, the conference will focus on collective action and concrete steps that deliver results towards climate neutrality. This year’s […]
How can Danish municipalities better work with mobility innovation?
On 12 March 2026, mobility professionals gathered in Copenhagen for the Mobilitetsnetværksmøde, a recurrent mobility network meeting organised by Marianne Weinreich for Danish municipalities, regions and public transport authorities (PTAs). During the event, EIT Urban Mobility hosted a workshop on how Danish public authorities can better access innovative mobility solutions, when budgets and internal resources […]
Connect & innovate
Looking to apply for the Strategic Innovation Open Call and connect with others who share your project ideas and vision? We’re offering a new networking activity – Connect & Innovate – where you can connect with other innovators, exchange ideas, and find a potential partner to apply with. How it works Connect & innovate: key details 💬 What past […]
How Estonia built a blueprint for mobility innovation procurement
Procuring innovation in mobility and transport remains a significant challenge for many cities and regions in Europe. In 2025, a series of workshops in Estonia brought together public and private stakeholders to explore this issue as part of a new initiative by EIT Urban Mobility, Estonian Business School and Estonian Cleantech Association. The initiative arose from a clear and shared need: Estonian cities and municipalities require stronger and more confident approaches to mobility innovation procurement. Three in-person […]
Transport Research Arena 2026
EIT Urban Mobility will participate in the Transport Research Arena (TRA) 2026, taking place on 18–21 May 2026 in Budapest, Hungary. The Transport Research Arena (TRA) is Europe’s leading conference dedicated to transport research and innovation. The event was initiated by the European Commission together with key stakeholders from the European transport sector. TRA brings […]
Pool of consultants for Horizon Lab ’26-28
By the present procurement procedure, EIT Urban Mobility Foundation (hereinafter being referred to as “EIT UM”) launches a call for Expression of Interest to create a Pool of Open Innovation and Grants Consultants (hereinafter being referred to as “Consultants”) in the fields of urban mobility and climate neutrality for the Horizon Lab. The Horizon Lab […]