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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 […]
EIT Urban Mobility is Europe’s most active mobility investor
Via ID and Dealroom’s annual report, State of European Mobility Startups 2024, has found that EIT Urban Mobility is the leading investor in European mobility startups for the second year running. This finding is as a result of performing a total of 28 investment rounds in 2024 resulting in a portfolio of 135 startups. As […]
EIT Urban Mobility announces the launch of 2025 accelerators
Developed by consortia of companies selected by EIT Urban Mobility based on excellence and expertise, accelerators serve as a vital push for startups seeking to upskill, improve and create the next generation of mobility solutions. Applications to the three Market Readiness Accelerator programmes are now open. These programmes, which cater to specific needs are specialities […]
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 […]
Mobility Startup Nexus: the strength of an ecosystem
On 4 November, EIT Urban Mobility held the inaugural Mobility Startup Nexus, an event focused on connecting impact-driven mobility startups with the most relevant stakeholders in the EIT Urban Mobility ecosystem. As such, startups, investors, corporates and partners from all over Europe gathered at Norrsken House in Barcelona for an evening of networking and storytelling. […]
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 […]
RIS Education Open Call: 15 awarded projects set to start in 2025
We are proud to announce that 15 new RIS Education projects were selected as a result of RIS Education call launched in May 2024. The call received 22 project proposals from applicants from more than 15 countries, most of them coming from the RIS region. The thematic focus of the projects varies from winter and […]
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 […]
Walking Talking: How to create change in your team
Walking Talking, a portfolio company of EIT Urban Mobility, is a platform designed not only to relieve structural pressures within workplaces but to drive change. They help individuals implement practices that have a positive effect on both their professional and private lives, as well as society at large. “Behavioural change is very much about habits […]
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 […]
Project results of the Main Innovation Open Call 2025
We are proud to announce the 19 conditionally approved* projects from the Main Innovation Open Call. The Main Innovation Open Call received 56 submissions in June of this year, which included entities from 30 countries. Of the 19 projects, 4 are focused on the Electrification and alternative fuels topic, 7 on Logistics, and 8 on […]
Pôle Véhicule du Futur officially becomes a key stakeholder for EIT Urban Mobility in France
In the picture above: Mr Sébastien Humbert, Director of connected and autonomous vehicles programme at the Pôle véhicle du Future and Ms Marta Álvarez, Stakeholders and Engagement manager at EIT Urban Mobility Innovation Hub South. EIT Urban Mobility has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Pôle Véhicule du Futur, at the European Mobility Forum […]
Making employee commuting more sustainable
On 5 January 2023, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) entered into force. The directive includes new rules on obligating the reporting of employee commuting data. In Europe, the CSRD is a game-changer in how businesses need to report sustainability data. Similar legislation is on its way for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The CSRD raises the status of […]
2024 SME Market Expansion Call winners announced
13 winners have been selected for the SME Market Expansion Call for 2024. The projects address a range of critical challenges including barriers to e-bike rental systems, reducing car dependency in small towns, and correct parking of micromobility vehicles. Commencing on 1 June, these projects will continue until December 2024: 1. The Mobile Urban Nano-Hubs […]
2024 Targeted Open Call Projects
We are proud to announce the Targeted Open Call project results for 2024. The projects address critical challenges such as accelerating the hydrogen transition, supporting companies to report their employee commute emissions, aiding bus manufacturers to comply with the new Vehicle General Safety Regulations (GSR2) regulations and supporting open innovation partnerships. The conditionally approved projects […]
The next edition of the Main Innovation Call is set to launch soon!
The next edition of the Main Innovation Call is to open on 4 April 2024. This year’s call will be focused on three topics: Public Transport, Urban Logistics, and Electrification of Transport and Alternative Fuels. The call is for SMEs, universities, research and technology organisations, or large businesses, established in a Member State of the […]
EIT Urban Mobility RIS Winter Schools wrap-up: Driving change for sustainable cities
Over the past few weeks, the inaugural RIS Winter Schools Series, co-founded and supported by EIT Urban Mobility, saw a gathering of almost 120 bachelor students from various RIS countries in three European cities to delve into the realms of sustainable urban mobility. During one week, participants were involved in different workshops and lectures to […]
The RAPTOR 2024 Call is now open!
We are happy to announce the 2024 RAPTOR Call is now open! Rapid environmental changes are impacting our cities and require rapid and innovative actions. The Rapid Applications for Transport (RAPTOR) Programme seeks to do so via its agile competition. The RAPTOR competition matches European cities facing urban mobility challenges with startups with innovative solutions. […]
