Scale-up programme

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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 it is as easy as starting a new application and selecting the program.
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.

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

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

Below you will find a list of some of the eligible European countries:

• Southern Europe: Albania, Armenia, Cyprus, France (South), Italy, Kosovo, Malta, North Macedonia, Portugal, Spain
• Central Europe: Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Germany (South / West), Italy, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, Slovenia, Switzerland, Turkey
• Northern Europe: Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, Germany (North), Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland (North), Sweden
• Eastern Europe: Armenia, Bulgaria, Georgia, Germany (East), Hungary, Israel, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Ukraine
• Western Europe: Belgium, France (North), Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, United Kingdom

Selected participants must be 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 complete offering of the programme is:

• EVENTS & NETWORKING – Increased visibility via pitching events and programme partner’s networks
• Participation at internal and high-level international events such as IAA MOBILITY (Munich, Germany), URBIS Smart City & Future Mobility (Brno, Czech Republic) *;
• The participation may consist, depending on each event on: live pitching, booth options, networking opportunities with city and industry reps, matchmaking with VCs, expert workshops…etc.*
• Tickets to Tomorrow.Mobility 2023, organised by Fira de Barcelona and co-organised by EIT Urban Mobility. One of the most influential start-up events in Europe with a specific focus on the future of mobility within cities;
• 2,500€ lump-sum contribution (eligible cost categories is “travel, accommodation, and subsistence costs”) for attending the programme’s activities;

FUNDING & PILOTS – access to investors and potential clients

• Access to EIT Urban Mobility investment initiatives and funding instruments;
• Opportunity to get your start-up recommended for investment to EIT Urban Mobility – Impact Ventures division;
• Promotion of your start-up at the Impact Ventures portfolio webpage, and through EIT Urban Mobility communication channels;
• Access to city and industry network for exploring potential pilots;

COACHING & MENTORING

• Individualised business coaching and training, up to 10 hours by industry experts and experienced founders;
• Impact assessment measurement through licence and support provision;
• Expert webinars and workshops by industry experts and experienced executives such as Pilot Preparation, Advanced Sales & Negotiations Coaching, Stop Guessing & Start Failing (PowerHUB Buildinn Academy).

*Final list of included events and participation options to be confirmed and subject to change.

The Scale-up programme focuses in all disruptive solutions from the urban mobility landscape.

Due to its cross-thematic focus, applicants are suggested, but not limited to contribute to at least one of the following fields or areas

Selected start-ups will have to diligently collaborate to:

–          Drawing-up Scale-up programme documentation for reporting purposes towards EIT;

–          Complete and submit in due time the monitoring survey/s which will be provided by the Scale-up programme;

–          Actively promote the participation at Scale-up programme to reach public audience.

–          Participate in the activities included within the programme (mentoring sessions, events etc.) unless prevented by force majeure;

Each participating start-up will receive a travel grant of €2.500 to cover travel expenses to attend the programme’s activities.

You can find the guide for start-ups on the webpage and at the EIT Urban Mobility application platform.

The four steps of the application process are described here

Here is the official guide: EITUM Eligibility of expenditures + Annex