Study “Bikesharing in Spain: opportunities and challenges for a more sustainable urban mobility”
Carried out by Fifteen and Ipsos, the study presents all the keys to building a cycling policy linked to the mobility habits of Spaniards and their preferences regarding cycling and bike-sharing systems. The study presents the views of current and potential users, analyses the challenges local councils face to increase the modal share of cycling, […]
The deployEMDS project kicks-off at TMWC 2023
The project aims to contribute to the development of the European Mobility Data Space (EMDS) and it is built upon the groundwork laid by the preparatory action PrepDSpace4Mobility and will run for 36 months. The project is led by ACATECH. EIT Urban Mobility is one of the partners of the project, together with more than […]
A vision for Barcelona’s future: EIT Urban Mobility in partnership with IESE to find solutions to Barcelona’s mobility challenges
A vision for Barcelona’s future”, aims to promote the generation and exchange of knowledge in the fields of innovation, urban studies, mobility, logistics, and energy. The project has been designed by PPP for Cities Research Center at IESE Business School, in collaboration with the Barcelona City Council. EIT Urban Mobility is part of their Steering […]
EIT Urban Mobility signs Memorandum of Understanding with the Regional Development Agency of Centru Region
Bucharest, Romania – EIT Urban Mobility and Regional Development Agency of Centru Region have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The memorandum marks a significant milestone in collaborative efforts and establishes a strategic cooperation to promote innovation in transportation and mobility in Romanian cities. The memorandum was signed by Traian Urban, Director Innovation Hub East, EIT Urban […]
LivingLAPT unveils vision for sustainable autonomous shuttle services across Europe
Prague, Czech Republic – LivingLAPT, an ambitious international research project co-founded by EIT Urban Mobility, is thrilled to announce its vision to bring sustainable and transferable autonomous shuttle and logistics services to numerous European cities. The goal is to phase out onboard safety operators, transitioning instead to remote operators who can oversee multiple services simultaneously. […]
How EIT Urban Mobility supports cities in delivering their sustainable urban mobility strategies?
Jordi Casas Juan, City Development Manager at the Innovation Hub South, explains how EIT Urban Mobility supports cities in delivering their sustainable urban mobility strategies in an interview with Hub Cities. EIT Urban Mobility collaborates with more than 60 cities across Europe in developing and implementing their sustainable mobility plans Developed by EIT Urban Mobility, […]
TMB public procurement of innovation: Gap of curved platforms
As part of the European Union’s Horizon Europe Programme InnoBuyer, TMB is undertaking its first Public Procurement of Innovation process, which is looking for an innovative solution to bridge the space between the train and the platform of nine of its metro stations. TMB is the leading public transport operator of Barcelona and its metropolitan […]
The EIT Community boosts innovation in Spain and reaffirms its leadership in Europe
Organised by the EIT Community under the title ‘The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) and the new European Innovation Agenda’, the Spanish innovation ecosystem met yesterday in Madrid. The event was attended by the Director General of the CDTI, Javier Ponce, the Secretary-General for Innovation, Teresa Riesgo, and brought together a large part […]
DIGITALBUS: The portuguese city of Loule revolutionises transportation with the launch of the app called “Apanha-me!”
Innovative Mobility Solution Promises Enhanced Commuting Experience The users of “Apanha-me!”, the Loulé municipality’s urban transport network, can now locate their bus in real-time using the developed by EIT Urban Mobility’s project “Digital Bus” The project is promoted by the municipal company Loulé Concelho Global in collaboration with two technology companies as partners – NEMI […]
EIT Urban Mobility forges an innovative partnership with ID4 Mobility
27 September 2023 – EIT Urban Mobility is thrilled to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ID4 Mobility, a pioneering technology company focused on advancing intelligent transportation solutions. This strategic partnership is set to revolutionise how cities across Europe address urban mobility challenges, making transportation more sustainable, efficient, and accessible for […]
The New European Bauhaus Catalyse programme looks for socially innovative start-ups
The EIT Community New European Bauhaus (NEB) has announced a new call for its pioneering Catalyse programme. The call, which has been launched by EIT Climate-KIC, EIT Food, EIT Manufacturing, and EIT Urban Mobility is looking for start-ups that view social innovation as the key to delivering systems change and new ways of living together. […]
IMMENSE project kicks-off in the city of Esplugues de Llobregat, Barcelona
The primary outcome of IMMENSE is an integrated platform for city authorities to inform, implement and evaluate TDM schemes on urban roads by applying a demand-based pricing strategy During the two-month pilot, the system will be tested with users in Esplugues de Llobregat (Catalonia) and Munich (Germany), with an integrated system platform and end-user application […]
KAROS: The car-sharing app for commuting to work arrives in Vitoria
Karos transforms empty car seats into a new mode of public transport Karos lands in Vitoria-Gasteiz with a pilot experience co-funded by EIT Urban Mobility Vitoria-Gasteiz, September 2023 – Karos was born in 2014 in France and has services in Denmark, Germany, and Spain. It is a leading European app for car sharing between home […]
Supernovas WIN Investment Forum to boost female-led mobility & energy start-ups.
Calling all start-ups and investors in the Mobility and Energy sectors! Supernovas WIN (Women Investment Network) is thrilled to announce its third Investment Forum, exclusively dedicated to female-led start-ups. This is your opportunity to be part of a game-changing event, where innovation and technology for urban mobility and energy take centre stage. Why should you […]
REACTIVITY project in Braga challenges citizens to embrace sustainable mobility
The Municipality of Braga has launched the “Reactivity Braga – Diversity and Sustainability” initiative to encourage Braga residents to embrace more sustainable, inclusive, and eco-friendly transportation options. In return, citizens can accrue points to exchange for discounts at local businesses. This represents an innovative intermodal urban mobility project supported and promoted by EIT Urban Mobility, […]
Lisbon among the semi-finalists for the European capital of innovation award
The European Innovation Council (EIC) announced the 12 cities from 10 countries that have advanced to the semi-final stage of the ninth edition of the iCapital Awards. The cities aim to become the 2023 European Capital of Innovation or the European Rising Innovative City. Supported by the European Innovation Council (EIC) under Horizon Europe, the prize […]
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 […]