Horizon Lab Matchmaking event 2024
Matchmaking event for Horizon Europe calls organised by EIT Urban Mobility’s Horizon Lab Programme. The European Commission’s Horizon Europe research and innovation funding programme has lined up different funding opportunities that are of key strategic interest to strengthen the impact of collaboration, research, and innovation in supporting EU policies. This online matchmaking event will give […]
An Ukranian affordable electric enterprise truck manufacturer wins the EIT Jumpstarter urban mobility prize
Athens is one of the oldest cities in the world, the cradle of history, democracy and arts. The Greek capital is also the heart of the ancient agora, former marketplace, the open spot where all the citizens gathered to trade, discuss and vote. This is exactly what over a hundred innovators did the past 30 […]
SLUSH: Where to invest next in the mobility sector?
With more than 75% of Europeans living in cities and a pressing need for the transport sector to decarbonise and modernise, the mobility sector stands as the perfect playing field for innovation. At SLUSH, an annual landmark event for the start-up ecosystem, hosted in Helsinki from 30 November to 1 December ; EIT Urban Mobility […]
2024 Main Open Innovation Call Project Results
We are proud to announce the 12 conditionally approved* projects from the Main Open Innovation Call. The Main Open Innovation Call received 33 submissions in June of this year which included entities from 25 countries. Of the 12 projects, 5 are focused on the future mobility challenge area, 4 on mobility and energy, and 3 […]
Empowering individuals to become digital leaders with our new specialisation on Digital Transformation!
In today’s landscape, every industry, both in the public and private sectors, is rapidly “going digital”. Yet, the demand for employees with digital skills far exceeds the supply. The ERASMUS+ project Managing Digital Transformation Academy (MDTA) was conceived to respond to this pressing need. The objective of MDTA project is to offer a programme tailored […]
A look back at the 28 agile innovation pilot projects in Europe in 2023
In anticipation of the agile innovation calls for 2024, we look back at the success in 2023. 2024 agile innovation programmes In 2024, EIT Urban Mobility expects to fund 12 SME led projects stemming from the Small Call, expected to launch toward the end of November. Register now for the Small Call information session. It […]
TMB public procurement of innovation: Gap of curved platforms
As part of the European Union’s Horizon Europe Programme InnoBuyer, TMB is undertaking its first Public Procurement of Innovation process, which is looking for an innovative solution to bridge the space between the train and the platform of nine of its metro stations. TMB is the leading public transport operator of Barcelona and its metropolitan […]
The New European Bauhaus Catalyse programme looks for socially innovative start-ups
The EIT Community New European Bauhaus (NEB) has announced a new call for its pioneering Catalyse programme. The call, which has been launched by EIT Climate-KIC, EIT Food, EIT Manufacturing, and EIT Urban Mobility is looking for start-ups that view social innovation as the key to delivering systems change and new ways of living together. […]
KAROS: The car-sharing app for commuting to work arrives in Vitoria
Karos transforms empty car seats into a new mode of public transport Karos lands in Vitoria-Gasteiz with a pilot experience co-funded by EIT Urban Mobility Vitoria-Gasteiz, September 2023 – Karos was born in 2014 in France and has services in Denmark, Germany, and Spain. It is a leading European app for car sharing between home […]
Supernovas WIN Investment Forum to boost female-led mobility & energy start-ups.
Calling all start-ups and investors in the Mobility and Energy sectors! Supernovas WIN (Women Investment Network) is thrilled to announce its third Investment Forum, exclusively dedicated to female-led start-ups. This is your opportunity to be part of a game-changing event, where innovation and technology for urban mobility and energy take centre stage. Why should you […]
REACTIVITY project in Braga challenges citizens to embrace sustainable mobility
The Municipality of Braga has launched the “Reactivity Braga – Diversity and Sustainability” initiative to encourage Braga residents to embrace more sustainable, inclusive, and eco-friendly transportation options. In return, citizens can accrue points to exchange for discounts at local businesses. This represents an innovative intermodal urban mobility project supported and promoted by EIT Urban Mobility, […]
Four female-led start-ups conquering new mobility markets with Rocket Up 2023
In Europe, the need for internationalization arises early on, given the relatively small size of countries and their cultural and regulatory differences. For female-led start-ups, international growth presents additional unique challenges, resulting from limited access to funding and networks compared to their counterparts. And that´s where Supernovas, the leading female entrepreneurship support organization of the […]
Discover the selected start-ups of the Accelerators and Scale-up Programmes 2023
Out of 470 applications received, 86 promising start-ups were selected to participate in the seven Accelerators and Scale-up programmes, resulting in an 18% success rate for applicants. The high number of applications provides evidence of the rapid growth and immense potential of the urban mobility and transport sector. For the 2023 cohorts 21 European countries […]
Meet the 12 start-ups that won the 2023 RAPTOR competition!
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 start-ups with innovative mobility solutions. While each of the city challenges and proposed solutions are different, […]
Why we invested in Dreamwaves? – A spatial audio technology serving vulnerable commuters
Nowadays, a new generation of sector-agnostic VC (Venture Capital) funds is emerging to laser-focus on solutions advocating for inclusivity. This trend follows the political agenda of decision-makers backed by a vast amount of data collected in the past decade. As showcased in multiple studies, they serve researchers and thought leaders when pointing out gaps and […]
Why we invested in ProperGate? – The smart solution to deal with logistics of complex construction sites and suppliers
When thinking about the scope of urban mobility, there is always a vertical that pops into our minds and this is city logistics. However, what fits within the concept of logistics is never too obvious. Construction tech is a rapidly growing industry that has the potential to transform the way we build and manage our […]
Why we invested in YUP? – The (R)evolution in Micromobility Infrastructure
With the boom of new personal mobility devices (PMDs) in recent years, E-scooters are now one of the fastest-growing micromobility solutions in Europe, which has a unique potential to develop a world-leading ecosystem promoting sustainable urban mobility, with unparalleled potential to create new jobs, reduce air pollution, accelerate the transition toward climate targets. A new […]
Why We Invested in SHQUARED – The Ultimate Space Sharing Platform
Urbanization is a global trend that is rapidly accelerating, with over half of the world’s population now living in urban areas. SHQUARED contributes to more sustainable urban development by maximizing the use of existing infrastructure and reducing the need for new buildings or parking structures. That´s why we invested in SHQARED! According to the United […]
Why we invested in MIOO Cycling? – bicycle service at your place
Bicycles are a popular, convenient, and sustainable mode of transportation, but they are also vulnerable to theft and damage. With the increasing popularity of cycling as a mode of transportation, the demand for infrastructure and support for bike riders is on the rise. A solution was needed, and MIOO is the answer. MIOO Cycling is […]
Why we invested in Walk15 – Counting steps towards sustainable mobility in CEE
Nowadays, the online toolkit for active mobility enthusiasts is abundant and represented by multiple mobile apps having at the core couple of common features: (1) activity tracking; (2) data storage and personal analytics; (3) community building interface; and (4) interoperability with frequently used software. Some of them are aimed at sports fans betting on sophisticated […]
EIT Urban Mobility has invested in 35 ventures since 2020 and keeps up
EIT Urban Mobility just opened an ongoing investment call for early-to-seed stage ventures. Selected scale-ups and start-ups can receive up to €500,000 capital. More importantly, the offer goes beyond funding. Ventures will benefit from fast-track introductions into the urban mobility community via the extensive regional and pan-European network, including cities, mentors, and industry leaders. This allows […]
Logismile, the delivery driver of the future: the autonomous robot Ona tested in Barcelona.
Co-Funded by EIT Urban Mobility and led by CARNET, the LogiSmile project aims to respond to the major challenge of last-mile urban distribution in increasingly congested cities. The metropolitan area of Barcelona and Esplugues de Llobregat hosted a test in a real urban environment of the autonomous goods distribution robot Ona last Friday, 10 June. […]
New Podcast released: Designing safe urban mobility!
How do we design our urban spaces to be and feel safer? It’s not as simple as installing cameras everywhere to watch over everyone. In this episode, our wonderful host Brittany Atkins chats with expert guests Marianne Weinreich, Debbie Dekkers, and Dan Campsall about how the presence (or absence) of safety in mobility and urban planning […]
Supernovas: Unleashing female’s entrepreneurship potential!
We welcome Supernovas, the new programme that thrives for an entrepreneurial ecosystem with more women! Supernovas is EIT Urban Mobility’s new programme that, along with EIT Manufacturing and EIT Food, has the ultimate goal of increasing the presence and role of women in the EU entrepreneurship ecosystem. Participants in this programme will have access to […]
