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Bratislava moves towards a more child-friendly future

Children play on the street during the Start with Children summit

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’ […]

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

Bus approaching bus stop

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 […]

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

Mobility Commission

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

Electrostatic filter capturing particulate matter from car tyres

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

People gather at Mobility Startup Nexus

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. […]

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

Electric vehicle being charged by robot 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 improves health and commincation

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

Map of carpool app goFlux usage in the city of 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

Demonstration of innovations

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 […]