Prague European Summit is a strategic platform set to tackle pan-European questions in light of the common challenges. Setting EU trends of the future through dialogue with the highest levels of the European public and private sphere. Strengthening the role of the European Union in the world, while building a sustainable and resilient society.
EIT Urban Mobility is organisng two sessions as part of the Prague European Summit:
Thursday, 10 November, 17:20 – 18:50, Roundtable: European Financial instrument to Support Innovation in Urban Mobility
The objective of this session is to give overall information about different European financial instrument in the field of urban mobility and facilitate access to finance for innovative businesses, cities, and other related entities in Europe. EU, EIB, EIT and other entities provide finance to support research and innovation in cities, small tech start-ups, big business and research facilities through different programmes that will be introduced. Participants can learn how to find and apply for suitable EU funding and tender opportunities. At the end of the event participants will have a great opportunity to network.
Friday, 11 November, 10:30 – 11:20, Plenary Panel Discussion: CEE Recovery and Resilience Plans: Accelerating the Transition towards a Zero-emission Transport Sector
Although the path for greening the transport sector has been drafted by the European Commission, regional disparities might represent a major obstacle to the decarbonization pathway. While Central and eastern European economies face several challenges, large EU-level funds, such as The National Recovery and Resilience Facility, are available for this transition.