Sustainable City Logistics

Accelerator Programme

What will you get?

  • A consortium of 6 strong international start-up accelerators
  • City match-making to test your solution
  • Access to test and demonstration facilities
  • One-to-one business coaching and mentoring
  • Free co-working space in Munich, Milan, Copenhagen or Istanbul.
  • Access to EIT Urban Mobility investment initiatives and funding instruments

Why join?

Transform your sustainable city logistics solution from local to global with the Sustainable City Logistics Accelerator! Join our six-month program and get ready to scale up your start-up and bring your innovative solution to cities across Europe.

Benefit from personalized business coaching and mentorship, attend workshops, and access a network of leading deep tech start-up accelerators. Get matched with cities across Europe so you can test your solution in real-world city environments and get connected to demonstration labs.

Take the next step in growing your start-up and tackle the challenges of sustainable freight and goods transportation with the Sustainable City Logistics Accelerator. Get a head start in international markets and achieve real product-market fit with our online program.

Claudio Geyken
Founder & Ceo, RiDERgy
“Through the accelerator we got connected to relevant experts, from industry, investors, entrepreneurs, even customers in a very efficient way according to our needs which allowed us to iterate faster. We were invited to some exclusive events; a special highlight was the demo day at UnternehmerTUM in Munich.”
Mark Bagdy
Founder and CEO, Tourmix Delivery
“The accelerator was the first time we could talk with other startups out of our region. This opportunity on its own would have made the whole program worth it. We not only got to know how other teams work, what motivation they have and what path they follow, but also made new friendships. Moreover we could talk to different cities across the union and they have also expressed their interest in our model. We understood how different markets can be also in the union and are preparing ourselves to give an answer to these culture differences.”

Eligibility criteria

-A team with at least 2 FTE. NOT a single founder. Not necessarily connected to monetary compensation;

START-UP incorporated in EU or EU associated countries according to the official list of countries by the European Union and third countries associated to Horizon Europe. The registration certificate will be required to participate in the program;

START-UP incorporation date posterior to 31/12/2012.

Further details about the eligibility criteria and award criteria can be found at the Guide for Applicants.

Important moments

20 February – 23 April 2023

Open call for applications

22 April – 10 May 2023

Evaluations of applications

12 May 2023

Communication of shortlisted start-ups

May 2023

Pitches

June 2023

Communication of selected start-ups for the programme

June – December 2023

Execution of the accelerator programme

Partners

Futurebox
Futurebox is the leading deep tech incubator in Denmark. Futurebox supplies strong mentors, business developers, tech advisors, investors, acceleration programs, access to fundraising, and DTU (Technical University of Denmark).
AZO Anwendungszentrum Gmbh Oberpfaffenhofen
AZO offers strategy/technology consulting, innovation advisory, support for entrepreneurs for institutions and industry in the Space domain, from the ideation, product development to successful market entry.
TUM – Technical University of Munich
The Technical University of Munich, 2019, again confirmed as a “University of Excellence” by the German government, provides access to thought leaders in academia and its excellent network of industry contacts.
UnternehmerTum
UnternehmerTUM (UTUM) is Europe's largest entrepreneurship centre. With 240 experienced entrepreneurs, scientists and investors, UTUM offers a complete service: from the development of an initial idea to IPO.
ISBAK Istanbul IT and Smart City Technologies
ISBAK is affiliated to the technology section, especially in the field of Intelligent Transportation Systems, of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality. Its solutions are implemented across Turkey and abroad.
PoliHub
PoliHub, the Innovation District & Start-up Accelerator of Politecnico di Milano, supports high innovative startups with scalable business models, and fostering cross-fertilisation processes among university, startups, and consolidated innovation companies.

Selected start-ups from our batches

FAQs

Frequently
asked questions

How do I apply to the Accelerator programme?

Click here.
You will get redirected to the application platform of EIT Urban Mobility.

You will need to register and validate your account if this is your first time accessing the platform. If you have already created an account, you will need to log in.

Once logged in

1.Start a new application;

2.Select Chapter EIT UM – Impact Venures;

3.Select  the accelerator you want to apply to;

4.Follow the application formulaire.

During your application you will have to fill in all compulsory fields.

You can save and edit your application until the deadline. Make sure to submit your application before the call is closed.

What Partner will my startup join for the Accelerator programme?

Start-ups accepted to the program will be assigned to either UnternehmerTUM (Munich), TUM (Munich), Futurebox (Copenhagen) or Polihub (Milan). If you have specific wishes regarding which partner to be assigned, please indicate that in your application.

Who can I contact in case of questions?

If you have any questions regarding this specific program, you can write to:

I have a question regarding your application platform. Who do I contact for troubleshooting?

Please make sure to provide all required information during your application, including that related to your profile and the profile of the startup.

For any technical questions or processes regarding the EIT Urban Mobility application platform please contact impact.ventures@eiturbanmobility.eu

Which countries are “Eligible”?

Start-ups incorporated in EU27 or EU associated countries are eligible. This includes the following eligible countries:

European Union member states (EU27): Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden.

Horizon Europe associated countries: Albania, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Faroe Islands, Georgia, Iceland, Israel, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, Serbia, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, Morocco, United Kingdom.

Who will pay for the transportation expenses when attending the meetings in Munich? (Kick off, etc)

Each participating startup will receive a travel grant of €2.500 per trip to cover travel expenses.

Do we need a patent to participate?

No, just a novel scalable solution.

Who are the mentors that will participate?

The mentors are found in the existing mentor networks for UnternehmerTUM, Polihub and Futurebox.

Process & Contact


For more information, reach out to: impact.ventures@eiturbanmobility.eu
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