On track for Tomorrow: TRAM premises gather EIT Urban Mobility’s PTOs and PTAs ecosystem in an exclusive event
In the afternoon, before EIT Urban Mobility’s flagship Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress event, more than a dozen public transport operators (PTOs), public transport authorities (PTAs) and partner entities from the EIT Urban Mobility community gathered for a focused site visit at TRAM’s Barcelona premises. The visit, organised jointly by EIT Urban Mobility and TRAM, offered an […]
EIT Urban Mobility deepens Portugal commitment: new ASNR MoU and renewed IMT pact
[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 […]
The EIT Community strengthens innovation ties in Spain with event 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 […]
Semi finalists of European Startups prize for Mobility announced
The European Startup Prize for Mobility continues to reflect the diversity and richness of Europe’s mobility landscape, emphasising the wide range of solutions needed to tackle today’s most urgent transport challenges. For its 6th edition, the prize has announced its 50 semi-finalists, selected from nearly 500 applicants across 19 countries. Following a rigorous evaluation by […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Community Days 2025: key takeaways from a record-breaking event
The EIT Urban Mobility Community Days 2025, held on 18-19 March in Munich, witnessed a record-breaking attendance, with over 260 participants from across Europe. This milestone event brought together experts, stakeholders and innovators under the theme ‘Collaborating for resilience: innovative solutions for changing times’, emphasising the need for collaborative efforts and innovative thinking to address […]
