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 […]
Semi finalists of European Startups prize for Mobility announced
The European Startup Prize for Mobility continues to reflect the diversity and richness of Europe’s mobility landscape, emphasising the wide range of solutions needed to tackle today’s most urgent transport challenges. For its 6th edition, the prize has announced its 50 semi-finalists, selected from nearly 500 applicants across 19 countries. Following a rigorous evaluation by […]
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. […]
Request for proposals: Venue provider for startup ecosystem meetings
By the present procurement procedure, EIT Urban Mobility, hereinafter being referred to as “EIT UM”, is seeking professional support to identify a venue provider for startup ecosystem meetings. The selected provider will be appointed as the official venue provider (hereinafter referred to as the “Provider”). This document, along with its annexes, constitutes a Request for […]
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: Platform for gathering startup applications and conducing evaluations 2025
By the present procurement procedure, EIT Urban Mobility, hereinafter being referred to as “EIT UM”, is seeking a service provider, hereinafter being referred to as “Provider”, of a SW Platform to gather startup applications to different EIT UM founded programmes and conduct the evaluations of those applications. EIT UM funds and supports startups and scale-ups […]
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 […]
EBAN Congress 2025
Join the Angel Event of the Year – EBAN Congress 2025! The EBAN Congress, co-hosted by EBAN, DanBAN, and the InvestEU Portal, is taking place in Copenhagen from 3-5 June. This is where connections flourish, expert insights are shared and international deals come to life. Join hundreds of investors and thought leaders from over 50 […]
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 […]
EIT Urban Mobility RIS initiative to help startup expansion across 5 RIS countries
Scaling a startup into new European markets is a complex process, requiring a strong network, local knowledge, and strategic partnerships, along with navigating legal and regulatory challenges. The EIT Urban Mobility RIS Soft-Landing (SL) is designed to support startup expansion by connecting high-potential startups with expert networks in key RIS (Regional Innovation Scheme) countries, providing […]
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 […]
50 in a Day – The Green Tech Startup Showcase
50 in a Day – The Green Tech Startup Showcase is an exclusive event at OGR Torino providing a unique opportunity to meet over 50 startups and scale-ups for the future of green tech, all in one day. OGR Torino, in partnership with EIT Urban Mobility, Microsoft Italia and Italian Tech Alliance, have organised a must-attend one-day event to […]
EIT Urban Mobility shapes EU policies on public procurement and startup growth
The European startup ecosystem is at a turning point. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen recently announced plans for a “28th regime” for startups — an initiative to create a unified legal framework that allows them to scale seamlessly across Europe without being hindered by national regulatory differences. Alongside this, the EU Startup and […]
Request for proposal: Platform for gathering startup applications and conducting evaluations
By the present procurement procedure, EIT Urban Mobility, hereinafter being referred to as “EIT UM”, is seeking a service provider, hereinafter being referred to as “Provider”, of a SW Platform to gather startup applications to different EIT UM founded programmes and conduct the evaluations of those applications. EIT UM funds and supports startups and scale-ups […]
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 […]
EIT Urban Mobility to accelerate the startup ecosystem with three new partners and key renewal
EIT Urban Mobility collaborates with seven strategic startup ecosystem agents across Europe, each holding the network, investment experience and knowledge to help accelerate and improve mobility domestically. Ecosystem networks are vital as they drive innovation, economic growth and global competitiveness. By connecting key players, these networks foster collaboration, enabling faster technological advancements. In the case […]
Nemi celebrate fifth birthday in signing 11 new on-demand transport services.
Nemi, a company part of EIT Urban Mobility’s investment portfolio, makes public transport in low-density areas feasible by providing a software solution that enables flexible bus services. Support by EIT Urban Mobility has allowed Nemi to become the reference tool for planning and operating flexible public transport services, with a differential model that improves reliability […]
IRP4IMPACT
The Investment Readiness Programme for Impact, IRP4IMPACT programme, is an EU-funded projectexecuted by AngelNews in collaboration with EIT Urban Mobility. The aim of theIRP4IMPACT is to take early-stage mobility startups (from EU and Horizon Europe associatedcountries) to the next level and prepare them for fundraising. In a nutshell, the programme will:
Slush 2025
Slush is a not-for-profit organisation on a mission to help and create founders to change the world. Hosted annually in Helsinki, Slush 2025 is the world’s leading startup event, bringing together a curated crowd of European startups, world-class investors and tech journalists. They stand by relevance over scale, bringing tangible value and sharing actionable company-building […]
EIT Urban Mobility is Europe’s most active mobility investor
Via ID and Dealroom’s annual report, State of European Mobility Startups 2024, has found that EIT Urban Mobility is the leading investor in European mobility startups for the second year running. This finding is as a result of performing a total of 28 investment rounds in 2024 resulting in a portfolio of 135 startups. As […]
EIT Urban Mobility announces the launch of 2025 accelerators
Developed by consortia of companies selected by EIT Urban Mobility based on excellence and expertise, accelerators serve as a vital push for startups seeking to upskill, improve and create the next generation of mobility solutions. Applications to the three Market Readiness Accelerator programmes are now open. These programmes, which cater to specific needs are specialities […]
Mobility Startup Nexus: the strength of an ecosystem
On 4 November, EIT Urban Mobility held the inaugural Mobility Startup Nexus, an event focused on connecting impact-driven mobility startups with the most relevant stakeholders in the EIT Urban Mobility ecosystem. As such, startups, investors, corporates and partners from all over Europe gathered at Norrsken House in Barcelona for an evening of networking and storytelling. […]
Presentación de EIT Urban Mobility a la comunidad investigadora de la UPM!
This is a online webinar with the research community of the Technical University of Madrid (UPM) where we will be presenting the activities of EIT Urban Mobility as well as the EIT and the other KICs. Carolina García, Engagement Assistant in Innovation Hub South will be representing EIT Urban Mobility and presenting the calls we […]