Summer & Winter schools

Design innovative and entrepreneurial solutions for smart urban mobility and city logistics.

The CityMinds 2 Summer School is a 5-day intensive Summer school in Thessaloniki is designed to equip undergraduate students from RIS countries with innovation and entrepreneurial skills in Smart Urban Mobility and City Logistics. Through challenge-based learning, site visits and design thinking workshops, participants co-create real-world solutions with city and industry stakeholders. The programme culminates in a pitching event where teams present business-ready concepts to an investor jury.

Partners involved: Hellenic Institute of Transport (CERTH/HIT).

Design mobility solutions that promote healthy ageing and urban inclusion.

The Urban Mobility and Healthy Ageing Summer School equips students with the skills to design inclusive, age-friendly mobility systems. Hosted in Lisbon (Portugal) and Barcelona (Spain), the programme explores how cities can support independence and reduce mobility decline for older adults.

Participants will explore key topics such as intrinsic capacity, accessibility, and health-oriented urban design. The summer school begins with an entry phase focused on the fundamentals of ageing and mobility. It continues with an exit school, where students develop innovative, real-world solutions through mentorship.

This summer school welcomes international participants. They will be joined by students from the EIT Urban Mobility Master School, creating a rich and interdisciplinary learning environment.

Partners involved: University of Lisbon, Polytechnic University of Catalonia.

Build resilient urban futures through hands-on learning and collaboration.

The Resilient Cities Summer School immerses participants in practical approaches to urban resilience across two vibrant European cities: Bratislava (Slovakia) and Ljubljana (Slovenia). This two-location programme explores key topics including health-focused urban design, sustainable transport, and autonomous mobility solutions.

Through expert-led sessions, collaborative workshops, and project-based learning, participants tackle real-life urban challenges. They co-develop innovative strategies aimed at enhancing the resilience of European cities and improving quality of life.

This summer school welcomes international participants. They will be joined by students from the EIT Urban Mobility Master School, creating a rich and interdisciplinary learning environment.

Partners involved: Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, University of Ljubljana, Kimitisik B.V.

Innovating energy-efficient urban mobility in RIS regions.

The ChargeUp 2.0 Summer School is a challenge-based Summer School empowering students from EIT RIS countries to design innovative and energy-efficient urban mobility solutions. Through interdisciplinary teamwork, expert mentoring and study visits, participants work on real-life challenges defined by cities and industry. The programme combines technical knowledge with entrepreneurship and pitching skills, strengthening the innovation capacity of future mobility professionals and supporting stronger collaboration between academia, businesses and public authorities.

Partners involved: North-West Croatia Regional Energy and Climate Agency (REGEA), Erkon Ltd.

Reimagine urban streetscapes for greener, more liveable cities.

Remaking the Street is a master-level Summer School focused on transforming urban streetscapes to enhance livability and sustainability. Participants explore innovative approaches to redesigning streets, addressing challenges like reducing car dependency, increasing green spaces, and improving pedestrian and cyclist access. Through hands-on projects, they apply entrepreneurial principles to create people-centered solutions that bring vitality and resilience to Europe’s urban streets.

This summer school welcomes international participants. They will be joined by students from the EIT Urban Mobility Master School, creating a rich and interdisciplinary learning environment.

Partners involved: Technical University of Munich, Humankind.

Pedal the future of sustainable urban logistics.

The Cargo Bike Revolution Summer School is a master-level programme where you will co-create, design and test innovative, scalable cargo bike solutions for live urban challenges in Ghent and Berlin. Through hands-on fieldwork, expert-led sessions and interdisciplinary teamwork, you will explore last-mile delivery, local commerce and user-centred design with on-street observation, stakeholder interviews and rapid prototyping while developing viable business models that balance environmental, social and economic impact and define a clear path to implementation. Working closely with academics, industry experts and city stakeholders, you will transform city-specific problems into pilot-ready entrepreneurial concepts that contribute to cleaner, more liveable cities. Join an international cohort and learn how to move from insight to design to delivery in two leading cargo bike cities.

This summer school welcomes international participants, and is well suited for master and PhD students, as well as professionals.

Partners involved: University of Ghent and Technische Universität Berlin.

Drive innovation in sustainable urban mobility through entrepreneurship.

The Innov4Mobility Summer school is an intensive programme designed for bachelor students and recent graduates from RIS countries who want to tackle real urban mobility challenges through entrepreneurship.

Hosted in Aveiro, Portugal, the programme combines challenge-based learning, innovation tools, and hands-on teamwork. Participants collaborate with cities, industry experts, startups, and researchers to develop practical, market-oriented solutions addressing topics such as public transport, urban logistics, mobility data, electrification, and health.

Partners involved: BGI Sustainable Ventures and Technische Universität Berlin.

Explore innovative solutions for reducing car dependency in urban regions.

The Sustainable Mobility in Car Dependent Regions Summer School offers a unique opportunity to explore the challenges of car dependency. It focuses on advancing sustainable mobility in urban regions through real-world learning and collaboration.

Taking place from 4 to 12 September 2025 in Bari, Italy, the programme brings together academic researchers, industry experts, and public sector stakeholders. Topics covered include active travel, electric mobility, shared transport systems, and innovative urban logistics.

Participants follow tailored tracks designed for both undergraduate students and professionals. The programme includes targeted learning and collaborative teamwork based on real-world business cases.

Participants engage in lectures, panel discussions, and group projects. The summer school concludes with team presentations to a jury, offering feedback and career development support.

Partners involved: University of Ghent and Politecnico de Bari.

Co-create liveable, green, and connected cities through innovation and entrepreneurship.

The Smart Cities Summer School empowers students and professionals to design smart, sustainable mobility solutions through innovation and entrepreneurship. Hosted in Tartu (Estonia) and Riga (Latvia), this immersive programme bridges the knowledge gap, supports hands-on problem-solving, and fosters a spirit of collaboration.

Participants engage in challenge-based learning while exploring emerging trends in smart mobility and connected urban systems. Backed by EIT Urban Mobility, the summer school nurtures future-oriented thinking and strengthens international academic partnerships.

This summer school welcomes international participants. They will be joined by students from the EIT Urban Mobility Master School, creating a rich and interdisciplinary learning environment.

Partners involved: Riga Technical University, University of Tartu, Kimitisik B.V.

Address urban mobility challenges through innovation and hands-on learning.

The Budapest Urban Mobility Summer School addresses the growing need for sustainable solutions to urban transport challenges. These include congestion, pollution, and public space management. Through challenge-based learning, participants collaborate with industry experts and mentors to co-create impactful, real-world ideas.

The summer school brings together students from diverse academic backgrounds. It fosters innovation, teamwork, and entrepreneurship with a focus on building healthier, more liveable cities.

Partners involved: Kimitisik B.V.

Drive innovation in sustainable urban mobility through entrepreneurship.

The Innov4Mobility Winter School is a one-week immersive programme focused on solving urban mobility challenges through entrepreneurial innovation. Hosted in Aveiro, Portugal, it brings together students, entrepreneurs, and professionals to co-create sustainable transport solutions.

Participants collaborate with city representatives, startups, and mobility experts. The programme encourages practical experimentation and cross-sector exchange to support real-world impact in urban mobility.

Partners involved: BGI Sustainable Ventures and Technische Universität Berlin.

Empower future mobility leaders through innovation, tech, and collaboration.

The EXCEL Winter School is a bachelor-level programme focused on sustainable urban mobility. Delivered online and face-to-face in Gozo, Malta, it enables students to explore entrepreneurship, innovation, and emerging mobility technologies.

Participants engage with local ecosystems and collaborate with industry leaders to develop real-world solutions. The programme supports skill-building and creative problem-solving in future mobility careers.

Partners involved: Cleantech Bulgaria, The Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST), and Project Aegle Foundation.

Co-design accessible, equitable mobility systems through inclusive innovation.

The Inclusive Mobility Summer School is a master-level programme focused on inclusive urban mobility. Hosted in Ghent (Belgium) and Rennes (France), it offers a transformative learning journey exploring accessibility and equity in transport systems.

Participants dive into real-world challenges ranging from physical accessibility to affordability. Through entrepreneurial thinking and hands-on methods, they co-create sustainable solutions that respond to the mobility needs of diverse urban populations.

Partners involved: Ghent University and University of Rennes1.

Empower changemakers to solve urban mobility challenges through innovation.

The Urban Innovators Academy Cyprus is a challenge-based training programme designed to empower changemakers working in urban mobility. Hosted in Cyprus, it brings together students, professionals, and entrepreneurs to explore sustainable mobility solutions.

Participants engage in hands-on activities to tackle real-world challenges in collaboration with mentors and experts. The programme promotes entrepreneurial thinking, systems innovation, and cross-sector collaboration for more liveable urban futures.

Partners involved: CyprusInno (SocialTech Lab) and Kimitisik B.V.