Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail & DIGAS team up to retrofit Europe’s first hydrogen-powered freight locomotive
The EIT Urban Mobility start-up DIGAS, a global trailblazer in instant decarbonisation solutions for the railway sector; and Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail, operator of the national railway network of Ireland, have signed a contract to retrofit a freight diesel locomotive from diesel fuel to hydrogen as a proof of concept. The purpose of the €1.5m project […]
Four female-led start-ups conquering new mobility markets with Rocket Up 2023
In Europe, the need for internationalization arises early on, given the relatively small size of countries and their cultural and regulatory differences. For female-led start-ups, international growth presents additional unique challenges, resulting from limited access to funding and networks compared to their counterparts. And that´s where Supernovas, the leading female entrepreneurship support organization of the […]
The Generalitat of Catalonia and EIT Urban Mobility forge collaboration to drive sustainable urban mobility solutions
The Generalitat of Catalonia expressed their interest in collaborating with EIT Urban Mobility in a meeting between EIT Urban Mobility’s CEO, Maria Tsavachidis and the Catalan Minister for Foreign Action and European Union, Ms Meritxell Serret Aleu. Catalonia’s minister for business and labour, Mr Roger Torrent, emphasised the importance of collaboration among both entities in […]
Braga Selected for European Commission’s Intelligent Cities Challenge (ICC)
Braga has been chosen as one of the 100 cities participating in the Intelligent Cities Challenge (ICC) by the European Commission. This selection highlights the city’s commitment to innovation, mobility, and quality of life, aligning with our vision for a smarter and greener future. July, 2023 – Braga, a historic city in northern Portugal, has […]
Discover the selected start-ups of the Accelerators and Scale-up Programmes 2023
Out of 470 applications received, 86 promising start-ups were selected to participate in the seven Accelerators and Scale-up programmes, resulting in an 18% success rate for applicants. The high number of applications provides evidence of the rapid growth and immense potential of the urban mobility and transport sector. For the 2023 cohorts 21 European countries […]
Shaping the Future of Innovation in Europe: EIT Urban Mobility joins the new Start For Future Cooperative
EIT Urban Mobility is delighted to join the Start For Future (SFF) Cooperative, recognising it as a significant milestone in fostering long-term collaboration and cooperation among European universities and innovation actors. Our organisation proudly stands among the 18 prominent founding partners from the existing alliance, which consists of universities, incubators, research organizations, business entities and […]
The FlexCurb project: new developments and a pilot in Strasbourg
(original article by CARNET) Despite the efforts to promote sustainable transportation systems, cities still face challenges in distributing public street space to different uses. For example, double-parking caused by delivery vehicles is one of the main negative impacts of the outburst in last-mile deliveries. This impacts private vehicles and vital roads, generating conflicts with pedestrians, […]
Braga selected as co-chair of EIT Urban Mobility’s City Club
The city of Braga, located in the beautiful country of Portugal, has been selected as a co-chair of the prestigious EIT Urban Mobility City Club. This achievement highlights Braga’s commitment to transforming urban mobility and establishing itself as a leading city in sustainable transportation solutions. With its rich history, vibrant culture, and forward-thinking mindset, Braga […]
Shaping Future Cities: “FURNISH: New Methodologies to Intervene in Public Space” book presentation hosted in Barcelona
The unveiling of the book “FURNISH: New Methodologies to Intervene in Public Space” took place on 22 May at the headquarters of the Urban Ecology Department of the Barcelona City Council. The event brought together a diverse audience, including public administration authorities, industry leaders, and academic stakeholders, to explore fresh perspectives on collaborative public space […]
Women in Tech Breakfast
Join us for an inspiring and empowering session designed for female entrepreneurs and all those thinking of starting a business! Our goal is to bring together women from all fields of the business world to network, learn and grow together. You will have the opportunity to hear from industry experts and female entrepreneurs and connect […]
Sustainable City Logistics Accelerator
The Sustainable City Logistics Accelerator is aimed at promoting sustainable urban mobility and reducing congestion, air pollution and carbon emissions in cities. It focuses on innovative solutions for optimising the movement of goods and services in urban areas. The programme aims to bring together start-ups, SMEs, and large corporations to collaborate on developing new solutions […]
E+ Mobility Accelerator
E+ Mobility is an acceleration programme for top notch start-ups addressing the challenges the mobility industry is facing in the fields of energy and mobility, micromobility and shared mobility. It aims to support industry with the current technological revolution in the mobility industry. It does this in the following four ways:
Scale-up Programme
The Scale-up Programme will promote the proposed solutions of 12 mature European scale-ups, introduce them to different stakeholders (e.g. investors, industry, cities…), prepare them for fundraising and prospecting activities notably pitching in front of investors and industry reps, provide access to expert mentors, knowledge transfer and learning sessions and workshops, high level international events and […]
Energy and Public Realm Accelerator
The Energy and Public Realm Accelerator focuses on mobility- and energy-related activities that improve the public realm and citizen’s lives in European cities. By supporting start-ups working in the area of public realm, energy and mobility, the project aims to achieve a better design, use and management of public spaces through socially innovative, inclusive, environmentally […]
Better Mobility Accelerator
The Better Mobility Accelerator is an international six-month accelerator programme for startups that are ready to scale up internationally and access a unique network of international mobility, innovation and inclusivity experts across Europe. The programme offers one-to-one business coaching, mentoring, and workshops. It also offers city match-making to test your solution and facilitates an introduction […]
Accelerate2MOVE
Accelerate2MOVE is a thematic accelerator focusing on artificial intelligence, blockchain, 5G, vehicle-to-everything (V2X), Internet-of-Things connectivity and Web 3.0 – all advanced technologies that can contribute to sustainable urban mobility. Over three years, the accelerator will provide support to at least 36 early-stage companies with solutions that have been tested in a lab or have a […]
Smart Mobility Accelerator
Drive TLV (Israel), MobilityXlab (Sweden), and STARTUP AUTOBAHN powered by Plug and Play (Germany) have established a consortium partnership (known as DMS Consortium), with the goal of launching a Smart Mobility Accelerator for early-stage start-ups in the area of smart and sustainable mobility. The Smart Mobility Accelerator mission is to support and empower start-ups with […]
EIT Urban Mobility commitment with Portugal’s sustainable objectives.
Portugal has been making noteworthy progress in urban mobility in recent years. The country has set ambitious goals and objectives, driven by the motivation to reduce the environmental impact of transportation and create more sustainable cities. One of the primary objectives of Portugal’s urban mobility policies is to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable transportation. […]
Why we invested in Dreamwaves? – A spatial audio technology serving vulnerable commuters
Nowadays, a new generation of sector-agnostic VC (Venture Capital) funds is emerging to laser-focus on solutions advocating for inclusivity. This trend follows the political agenda of decision-makers backed by a vast amount of data collected in the past decade. As showcased in multiple studies, they serve researchers and thought leaders when pointing out gaps and […]
Park(ing) Day 2023: The registration period begins for entities and citizens
#ParkingDayBCN23 is back Park(ing) Day is an annual event that takes place all over the world, when different environmental, architectural, artistic, social, local residents’ and citizens’ entities temporarily repurpose public parking places as parks, gardens and other types of public space. The initiative advocates the urgent need to rethink urban spaces and increase the number […]
Why we invested in ProperGate? – The smart solution to deal with logistics of complex construction sites and suppliers
When thinking about the scope of urban mobility, there is always a vertical that pops into our minds and this is city logistics. However, what fits within the concept of logistics is never too obvious. Construction tech is a rapidly growing industry that has the potential to transform the way we build and manage our […]
Park(ing) Day 2023. Giving back the streets to the citizens
Park(ing) Day is an international event, organised annually in cities around the world, that has one simple goal: to give the streets back to the citizen Its aim is to reclaim the streets from cars and instead use them to promote public activities, such as art, music, and recreational activities Park(ing) Day 2023 will be […]
How 5GMED is contributing to disrupt future mobility
Future mobility combines technology, infrastructure, and services to offer a better and more effective mobility experience. This involves utilising electric and driverless vehicles, intelligent transportation networks, and creating new services that will completely change how we move. Businesses pushing the boundaries of conventional transportation systems are the game changers in this industry. Also numerous start-ups […]
Why we invested in YUP? – The (R)evolution in Micromobility Infrastructure
With the boom of new personal mobility devices (PMDs) in recent years, E-scooters are now one of the fastest-growing micromobility solutions in Europe, which has a unique potential to develop a world-leading ecosystem promoting sustainable urban mobility, with unparalleled potential to create new jobs, reduce air pollution, accelerate the transition toward climate targets. A new […]
