EIT Urban Mobility and ALICE forge strategic partnership to accelerate urban logistics innovation
A common vision for urban transformation EIT Urban Mobility and the Alliance for Logistics Innovation through Collaboration in Europe (ALICE) have formalised their collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a milestone in their shared mission to drive forward innovation in urban logistics and sustainable mobility across Europe. Adriana Diaz, Innovation Director at EIT […]
Hydrogen innovation powers clean transport: EVARM and EIT Urban Mobility lead the way in Catalonia
Hydrogen is increasingly recognised as a vital solution for decarbonising transport, especially in sectors where battery-electric alternatives have limitations. A prime example of this shift is EVARM, a Catalan company advancing hydrogen fuel cell technology for heavy-duty vehicles. During a recent visit to EVARM’s facilities in Sant Fost de Campsentelles, Pol Gibert, the Secretary General […]
Advancing automated public transport: human-machine interaction for safer urban mobility
The future of public transport is increasingly leaning towards automation, addressing issues such as driver shortages, road safety, congestion, and carbon emissions. However, successful deployment requires seamless interaction between automated buses and other road users, such as cars, motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians. The Human Machine Interaction for Automated Public Transport Buses (InterAct) project, led by […]
2025 SME Market Expansion Call Winners
We are excited to announce that 15 winners of the SME Market Expansion Call for 2025 have been selected from over 80 applications from 24 countries across Europe. Commencing in April, the winning SMEs will work with an end-client for six months to further develop, test, and bring their solutions to market. The projects address […]
“Connected bike data”: unlocking cycling insights for more sustainable cities
The rapid rise of e-bikes presents an opportunity to enhance urban mobility. However, unlike the automotive sector, the cycling industry lacks real-time, connected data insights. The Spinovate project, led by See.Sense, aims to address this gap by leveraging AI-powered sensor technology to create a fully connected cycling ecosystem. This initiative will generate valuable data on […]
EIT Urban Mobility welcomes 10 Country Representatives!
New setup for our regional support Since 2020, EIT Urban Mobility has benefited from a place-based support of different regional hubs across Europe, previously known as EIT RIS Hubs. From 2025 onwards, they are rebranded as EIT Urban Mobility Representatives in their respective countries. These appointed entities represent our KIC and their mission is to […]
EIT Urban Mobility RIS initiative to help startup expansion across 5 RIS countries
Scaling a startup into new European markets is a complex process, requiring a strong network, local knowledge, and strategic partnerships, along with navigating legal and regulatory challenges. The EIT Urban Mobility RIS Soft-Landing (SL) is designed to support startup expansion by connecting high-potential startups with expert networks in key RIS (Regional Innovation Scheme) countries, providing […]
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology launches new hub to strengthen Spain’s innovation ecosystem
Madrid, 27 March 2025– The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union, has launched a new hub in Spain as part of its EIT Community aiming to fostering innovation and enhance regional cooperation. By connecting key stakeholders—including businesses, researchers, and educators—to Europe’s largest innovation ecosystem, the newly established EIT […]
EIT Urban Mobility shapes EU policies on public procurement and startup growth
The European startup ecosystem is at a turning point. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen recently announced plans for a “28th regime” for startups — an initiative to create a unified legal framework that allows them to scale seamlessly across Europe without being hindered by national regulatory differences. Alongside this, the EU Startup and […]
EIT Urban Mobility to accelerate the startup ecosystem with three new partners and key renewal
EIT Urban Mobility collaborates with seven strategic startup ecosystem agents across Europe, each holding the network, investment experience and knowledge to help accelerate and improve mobility domestically. Ecosystem networks are vital as they drive innovation, economic growth and global competitiveness. By connecting key players, these networks foster collaboration, enabling faster technological advancements. In the case […]
Kick-off meeting of the first mobility commission to drive sustainable urban solutions to the 22@ district in Barcelona
On 26 February, the first Mobility Commission of 22@Network Barcelona, a diverse collective of experts, innovators, and ecosystem actors, convened at the headquarters of EIT Urban Mobility. This event marked the beginning of a collective effort to foster more sustainable and efficient transportation in the district. Adriana Díaz Arias, Director of Innovation at EIT Urban […]
Connected vehicle data for traffic optimisation and public transport prioritisation
Efficient urban mobility is essential for modern cities, but it remains a significant challenge. WISP, an AI-driven traffic management solution, aims to tackle this issue by optimising traffic lights without requiring additional hardware. This innovative system leverages real-time data from connected vehicles to improve traffic flow, reduce waiting times, and cut emissions. Costly and inefficient […]
Minimising human errors in public transport: Predictive fatigue monitoring for higher passenger safety
In 2024, close to 20,000 road fatalities occurred across Europe. Europe’s long-term road safety goal, ‘Vision Zero’ aims to have zero fatalities in road transport by 2050. Technological advances, including connectivity and automation, present new opportunities to reduce the role of human errors. The role of fatigue in human errors on our roads, remains a […]
Targeted project winners announced
We are excited to announce the 12 winning projects from the Targeted Call addressing 4 new topics: The uptake of hydrogen refuelling stations for sustainable urban transport. Mitigating non-exhaust pollution stemming from urban transport. Achieving Vision Zero and safety for vulnerable urban road user. Promoting a competitive and sustainable European cycling industry. The 2025 Targeted […]
Official launch of M3 data space: a key project for the digital transformation of the territory
Led by AMB informació and with the support of EIT Urban Mobility, the proposal was born from the need to create a Metropolitan Data Space that responds to and provides solutions to the needs of current developments in data management in the metropolitan field of the city of Barcelona. Last month of December 2024 marked […]
First pilot testing of BaTTeRi’s robotic EV charging device
BaTTeRi, an innovative company in the electric vehicle (EV) sector, conducted a pilot to test the efficiency and functionality of their robotic charging device, “Thomas”, in a real-world environment. The first pilot, as part of the EVOSS project took place in an office building parking lot in Tel-Aviv, Israel. The EVOSS project aims to revolutionise […]
EIT Urban Mobility shares best practices for sustainable innovation at ITF’s conference in Seoul
The International Transport Forum’s Innovation Futures: Beyond the Horizon – Global Mobility Conference in Seoul, South Korea from 11-13 December was held in collaboration with South Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport (MOLIT) and the Korea Transportation Safety Authority (KOTSA). The multi-day event brought together experts from public and private sectors to explore forward-thinking […]
Celebrating a decade of the EIT Regional Innovation Scheme!
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology, a body of the European Union, celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Regional Innovation Scheme, a programme that has been crucial in closing the European innovation divide. Millenáris, one of Budapest’s most significant event venues, that used to be a giant industrial site, was the spotlight of European’s innovation […]
Carpooling solution takes off with Airbus in Hamburg
Urban mobility has taken a significant leap forward with the introduction of goFlux Mobility’s innovative carpooling solution in Hamburg. Collaborating with Airbus and the Hamburg Transport Association (HVV), the initiative integrates private car usage into the public transportation system, creating a scalable model that redefines commuting. In just a few months, this initiative has demonstrated […]
Latvia is driving urban mobility innovations: Trends and challenges
From electric cargo scooters, autonomous vehicles and data-driven public transport improvements to bridging the gap between research and practice; Latvia is teeming with ambitious urban mobility innovators and initiatives that aim to accelerate the Baltic country’s green and digital transition. In November, EIT Urban Mobility met with local partners and collaborators from the public sector, […]
Slush 2024: Measuring impact and driving change
On the 20 and 21 November, Helsinki welcomed the annual footfall of 13,000 top international investors, startups and tech leaders for Slush 2024. The theme for this year’s event was Metamorphosis, which speaks to radical change, growth and transformation – something which many founders and investors alike actively seek to create. The first step in […]
Waybler installs a complete EV charging facility in four hours
In what normally takes two days to install, a complete charging facility of seven charging points has been installed in Gothenburg in four hours. Waybler Curb is the first commercial installation of its kind – a new solution for installing charging boxes where the electric cable is pulled through stones instead of underground. This makes the […]
How can innovation shape the future of mobility in cities?
On 9 and 10 October 2024, the Transport Innovation Forum in Vilnius became a hub for discussing the obstacles and solutions needed to transform mobility and transport in cities through cutting-edge innovation. “Unfortunately, human nature doesn’t respond well to long-term threats, so we have to find other ways to change human behaviour,” said Maria Tsavachidis, […]
EIT Urban Mobility gathers its regional urban mobility ecosystem in Türkiye
Istanbul, the biggest city of Türkiye and one of the largest cities in the world, was the perfect setting to host the autumn EIT Urban Mobility RIS (Regional Innovation Scheme) Hub Summit. Held on 8-9 October and co-organised by our partners Farklabs and Sabanci University, the bi-annual gathering of our 11 regional hubs came with […]