The TÜV Award “New Mobility City” 2026: what people-centred urban mobility looks like in Germany.
Safer streets, inclusive planning, and a culture of shared responsibility – the TÜV Award “New Mobility City” 2026 recognises German cities already building the urban future. EIT Urban Mobility is proud to have been part of this recognition. The TÜV Award New Mobility City, developed by TÜV-Verband in cooperation with the Initiative für sichere Straßen, […]
Startup funding stages explained: from pre-seed to Series A (and how EIT Urban Mobility invests at each)
Every startup needs capital to grow, but raising money is rarely a single event. It is a journey that unfolds in stages, each with its own logic, expectations, and type of investor. Understanding the startup funding stages is one of the most important things a founder can do before approaching any investor. This guide breaks […]
Unlocking automated public transport for European cities
A two-day expert workshop brought together city authorities, public transport operators, research institutions and experts on autonomous mobility from Austria and Germany to map the barriers and chart a path forward for deploying automated driving systems in urban areas. Participants from Bogestra (Public Transport Operator Bochum), City of Bochum, City of Hannover, City of Munich, […]
RIS Summit Barcelona 2026 reinforces regional impact and collaboration across Europe
The RIS Summit Barcelona 2026 brought together nearly 30 RIS Country Representatives from across Europe for two days of strategic exchange, collaboration and community building under the EIT Urban Mobility Regional Innovation Scheme (RIS). Hosted in Barcelona on 14 and 15 April, the summit provided a dedicated platform to align on priorities, strengthen regional ecosystems […]
Europe debuts new fully autonomous bus line in public service
In a first-of-its-kind project led by Espaces-Mobilités and funded by EIT Urban Mobility, two self-driving shuttles from WeRide opened for public service in Leuven, Belgium. Since January 2026, Leuven residents can take the AV autonomous bus line 16 from the city’s railway station to the neighbouring municipality of Heverlee, a 4 km route that sees plenty of commuters and students. The […]
RIS Education Open Call 2026: 16 projects selected across Europe
We are proud to announce that 16 new RIS Education projects have been selected following the RIS Education call launched in June 2025. The call attracted strong interest, with 62 proposals submitted by organisations from over 20 countries. This response further strengthens the programme’s geographical and thematic reach across the RIS region. The newly supported […]
From innovation call to urban sky: EIT Urban Mobility delivers Europe’s first emergency drone flight in Zaragoza
Zaragoza, Spain – December 1, 2025 – Zaragoza today became the site of a new achievement in urban innovation, hosting Europe’s first large-scale demonstration flight of a high-capacity uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) for city-based emergencies. This demo event was the final step of the U-SAVE (Urban Supply Aerial Vehicles for Emergencies) project, an initiative developed as […]
EIT Urban Mobility deepens Portugal commitment: new partnership with ASNR and a renewed one with IMT
[picture above: MoU signature with ANSR, Mr Pedro Ladeira, director of ANSR and Mr Martí Massot, Head of Innovation Hub South; MoU signature with IMT, Mr Joao Caetano, president of IMT and Mr Martí Massot, Head of Innovation Hub South ] Barcelona, Spain 6 November 2025 – EIT Urban Mobility, an initiative of the European […]
Driving urban mobility innovation in Timișoara: From RIS Summit to inVest Demo Day
Timișoara, known as the Venice of Romania, also 2023 European Capital of Culture, has increasingly positioned itself as a hub for creativity, technology, and innovation. Its thriving startup scene openness to new collaborations, made it an ideal host for EIT Urban Mobility initiatives. Two cornerstone events of the EIT Urban Mobility ecosystem came together in […]
Strengthening the impact of the EIT Community in the Canary Islands
The most innovative players in the Canary Islands — including businesses, universities, technology centres, clusters, and entrepreneurs — gathered in Tenerife to strengthen their ties with Europe’s largest innovation ecosystem, led by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT). The organisation presented a range of specific programmes designed for outermost regions such as the Canary […]
Ten startups selected for the 2025 Scaleup Mobility Programme
The Scaleup Mobility Programme 2025 has announced the selection of 10 startups from a total of 50 applications received. The programme, led by EIT Urban Mobility and its consortium partners, supports later-stage startups in the mobility sector with the aim of accelerating their growth and facilitating expansion among Europe. About the programme The Scaleup Mobility […]
EIT Urban Mobility fuels sustainable logistics with LUCID in Las Rozas
Las Rozas, Madrid, 23 September, 2025 — The Spanish municipality of Las Rozas has taken another step forward in positioning itself as a hub for innovation and sustainability with the launch of LUCID – Data Intelligence for Cities and Urban Logistics, a European project funded through EIT Urban Mobility’s Main Innovation Call. Tackling the challenge of urban logistics […]
Barcelona launches first hydrogen retrofitted minibus thanks to EIT Urban Mobility
Barcelona, 19 September, 2025 – Barcelona has unveiled its first diesel bus converted into a zero-emission hydrogen vehicle, a pioneering project made possible through innovation funding from EIT Urban Mobility, an initiative of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union. The project, known as HERO – Hydrogen Retrofit, received €460,000 […]
Supporting cities with Google’s Environmental Insights Explorer (EIE)
Cities across Europe are setting ambitious climate goals, many aiming for climate neutrality by 2030 or 2050. A significant part of this challenge lies in reducing emissions from urban transport, one of the most complex and impactful sectors to address. Achieving real progress requires more than policies and plans. It depends on access to reliable […]
EIT Urban Mobility and AIT propel mobility startups and innovations
EU-Propel: A collaborative partnership to accelerate mobility startups and innovations tackling niche urban challenges across France. The EU-Propel project was launched as a strategic collaborative partnership and project between EIT Urban Mobility and the French Innovation Agency for Transport (AIT – Agence de l’Innovation pour les Transports), with the aim of supporting AIT in scaling […]
EIT Urban Mobility and Mitsubishi UFJ Capital invest in Everimpact
Climate tech pioneer Everimpact has raised strategic investment from EIT Urban Mobility and Mitsubishi UFJ Capital (MUCAP) to accelerate the global rollout of its certified, real-time carbon emissions tracking system. With this backing, the company moves closer to its ambitious goal: building the world’s first real-time GHG data network, spanning land, sea, and space. This […]
EIT Urban Mobility and AustriaTech join forces to advance innovation in urban mobility
EIT Urban Mobility and AustriaTech have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in the field of innovative urban mobility. This strategic partnership marks a key milestone in the effort to build more sustainable, efficient and people-centred transport systems across Austria and Central Europe. As a leading actor in shaping smart, climate-friendly mobility […]
EIT Urban Mobility, The Tyre Collective and Eurométropole de Strasbourg collaborate to tackle tyre pollution
Co-funded by EIT Urban Mobility, The Tyre Collective and Eurométropole de Strasbourg are launching a new pilot this summer to address the growing issue of tyre wear pollution in cities. As part of this collaboration, The Tyre Collective’s capture device will be demonstrated in Strasbourg to capture harmful tyre particles over a week, preventing them […]
URBIS 2025 connects global and local innovation in Czechia
EIT Urban Mobility took centre stage at URBIS 2025 Smart Cities Meetup, held from 10–12 June in Brno, Czechia. Alongside EIT Digital and InnoEnergy, the organisation led high-level discussions on the European innovation ecosystem and evolving mobility legislation. By sharing insights on emerging urban mobility trends, policy developments and sustainable transport solutions, EIT Urban Mobility […]
EIT Urban Mobility supported companies win big at European Startup Prize for Mobility
On 5 June 2025, the sixth edition of the European Startup Prize for Mobility (EUSP) was held during the European Commission’s EU Industry Days in Rzeszów, Poland — unveiling Europe’s 10 most promising startups in clean mobility. Winners contributing to a greener future Within the TOP 10, four startups have been supported by EIT Urban […]
Bratislava moves towards a more child-friendly future
EIT Urban Mobility participated in the Start with Children Conference in Bratislava on 13–14 May 2025, where it led two workshops focused on strategies for creating more inclusive and family-friendly urban spaces. Prioritising children in urban planning This year marked the second edition of the conference, which explored how policies, innovations, and urban planning can […]
34 startups selected for EIT Urban Mobility’s 2025 Market Readiness Accelerator programmes
The startups for the 2025 Market Readiness Accelerators have been chosen. The objective of these programmes is to equip early-stage mobility startups with the expertise to validate their business models, achieve product-market fit and build a solid foundation for fundraising and scalable growth. EIT Urban Mobility’s accelerators are designed with a variety of startups’ […]
Nudgd reach final of Toyota’s Sustainable Cities Challenge 2025
Katharina Paoli, CEO of Nudgd. Finalist in Sustainable Cities Challenge 2025.
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 […]