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 […]
Why We Invested in SHQUARED – The Ultimate Space Sharing Platform
Urbanization is a global trend that is rapidly accelerating, with over half of the world’s population now living in urban areas. SHQUARED contributes to more sustainable urban development by maximizing the use of existing infrastructure and reducing the need for new buildings or parking structures. That´s why we invested in SHQARED! According to the United […]
Parabéns Braga! 2022 European Mobility Week Award winner!
EIT Urban Mobility’s city partner, Braga has won the EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK award in recognition of its work on sustainable mobility The award recognises outstanding municipalities for promoting green and active transport during the previous year’s European Mobility Week, the European Commission’s flagship awareness-raising campaign. The Portuguese city picked up the prize at a ceremony in the […]
Why we invested in MIOO Cycling? – bicycle service at your place
Bicycles are a popular, convenient, and sustainable mode of transportation, but they are also vulnerable to theft and damage. With the increasing popularity of cycling as a mode of transportation, the demand for infrastructure and support for bike riders is on the rise. A solution was needed, and MIOO is the answer. MIOO Cycling is […]
EIT Urban Mobility partners up with Drive TLV, MobilityXlab, and STARTUP AUTOBAHN by Plug and Play
EIT Urban Mobility has recently partnered up with three leading mobility players to establish a revolutionary programme for early-stage start-ups: Smart Mobility Accelerator Programme. The Smart Mobility Accelerator Programme is unique in its offering, as it combines the strengths of the different partner organisations (Drive TLV, MobilityXlab and Startup Autobahn powered by Plug & Play) […]
Growth Lab: The startups community that simplifies your work life
Last January, the Growth Lab platform was launched. As a service from EIT Urban Mobility, the digital product is aimed at those urban mobility entrepreneurs who are tired of losing time looking for opportunities and people to help them solve challenges. Hence, the Growth Lab combines all these opportunities in one place to give you the […]
Why we invested in Walk15 – Counting steps towards sustainable mobility in CEE
Nowadays, the online toolkit for active mobility enthusiasts is abundant and represented by multiple mobile apps having at the core couple of common features: (1) activity tracking; (2) data storage and personal analytics; (3) community building interface; and (4) interoperability with frequently used software. Some of them are aimed at sports fans betting on sophisticated […]
Driving equity: The latest on women in innovation
Core to our mission is empowering women in STEM and business, both sectors with intense barriers to their participation. That’s why we support the theme of equity. We put that idea to action through programmes specially designed to uplift women forging innovation. This 8 March, we’re using the opportunity presented to us by International Women’s […]
Bicification: How the city of Braga has increased bicycle use in urban traffic
Portugal is becoming a leader in the field of urban mobility, and thanks to their collaboration with EIT Urban Mobility is leading the way. Together, the city and the entity have launched several projects in the country aimed at improving the quality of life for citizens and reducing environmental impact. And if we think about […]