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 […]
EIT Urban Mobility and Government of Catalonia collaborate on new National Mobility Guidelines
Barcelona. 7 November 2024 – EIT Urban Mobility is leading the definition and implementation of the participation plan for the New National Mobility Guidelines in collaboration with the Government of Catalonia. This initiative, which will update the guidelines approved in 2006, is being spearheaded by EIT Urban Mobility, which is responsible for presenting and organising […]
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 […]
Smart Country Convention 2024: Leading the discussion on mobility data and innovation
EIT Urban Mobility was glad to participate in this year’s Smart Country Convention (SCCON), Germany’s leading event for the digital transformation of the public sector, from 15 to 17 October in Berlin. The three-day event, which attracted over 18,000 participants and featured more than 650 speakers, brought together experts, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore […]
EIT Urban Mobility and MOST sign Memorandum of Understanding striving for sustainable mobility innovation in Italy
EIT Urban Mobility and MOST, Centro Nazionale per la mobilità sostenibile, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This agreement represents a significant milestone in our collaborative journey, laying the groundwork for a strategic partnership aimed at driving innovation in transportation and mobility across Italian cities. The MoU defines key areas of collaboration and sets […]
Collaboration between startups and corporations: new business models
In collaboration with BNEW, EIT Urban Mobility, moderated a talk entitled ‘Collaboration between Startups and Corporations: New Business Models’. Do all startups want to be unicorns? And are corporates the dark side? These and more insights were shared by the three panelists when discussing the roles and functions both startups and corporates play in partnership. […]
New Highlights Report showcases impactful projects and programmes of 2024
EIT Urban Mobility, an initiative of the European Institute of Technology and Innovation (EIT), a body of the European Union, has released its annual “Highlights Report” for 2024. The report spotlights a selection of projects and programmes that took place across the last year, as well as highlighting key interactions with stakeholders across Europe. The […]
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 […]
Mastering mobility: public transport microincentives
Public transport relies on subsidies to operate in many cities and regions around the world. Subsidized public transport aims to ensure accessibility for all users and makes the mode more competitive, encouraging increased ridership and uptake over private vehicle use. Importance of subsidies and incentives Subsidies and incentives for public transportation have long been seen […]
Mastering mobility: LEV batteries
Light electric vehicles (LEVs) are rapidly becoming a key component of modern urban mobility, with significant growth expected in the industry over the coming years. In Europe, LEVs are already outselling electric vehicles (EVs), with the market projected to triple by 2030 and double again by 2040. In 2022 alone, 10 million LEVs were sold […]
NetZeroCities Twin Cities Programme open for applications now
The Call to join the third Cohort of Twin Cities as part of the EU Cities Mission is open until 31 October 2024. Selected Twin Cities will join an 18-month tailored learning programme for knowledge sharing and transfer of good practices between Twin Cities and Pilot Cities. Though cities cover only 4% of the EU’s […]
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 […]
RAPTOR 2024 kicks off in 13 European cities
Rapid environmental changes are impacting our cities and require rapid and innovative actions. The Rapid Applications for Transport (RAPTOR) Programme seeks to do just this via its open call forproposals. The RAPTOR call for proposals matches European cities facing urban mobility challenges with start-ups with innovative mobility solutions. While each of the city challenges and […]
EIT Urban Mobility joins European Mobility Week 2024
EIT Urban Mobility is confirming its active participation in European Mobility Week 2024, the European Commission’s flagship campaign promoting sustainable urban mobility. Taking place from 16–22 September, this annual event culminates in the highly anticipated Car-Free Sunday, inviting cities across Europe to rethink their transportation systems and celebrate eco-friendly mobility alternatives such as walking and […]
EIT Urban Mobility commits to EU green and digital transition in the mobility industrial ecosystem
EIT Urban Mobility pledges to support the EU’s Transition Pathway for Mobility, driving greener, digital urban mobility through agile projects and backing start-ups and education to achieve strategic goals. Why this matters: accelerating the green and digital transition The European Union’s 2021 Industrial Strategy emphasises the urgent need for a green and digital transformation across […]
12 startups selected for the Supernovas Rocket Up programme 2024
For the third consecutive year, Supernovas is hosting the Rocket Up programme to accelerate the international expansion of 12 women-led tech startups. The programme is gaining momentum, with more applications and an increasingly higher level of competition each year. The 12 startups selected for 2024 come from 9 different countries within the European Union, with […]
City RAPTOR Expression of Interest is open now
Rapid Applications for Transport (RAPTOR) is a programme that swiftly creates and tests solutions to the niche urban mobility challenges of cities across Europe. The RAPTOR Expression of Interest (EoI) is now open for cities to join its 2025 cohort. RAPTOR is challenge-based, matching city urban mobility challenges to innovative solutions from startups and SMEs. […]
Mastering mobility with public transport microincentives
Public transport relies on subsidies to operate in many cities and regions around the world. Subsidized public transport aims to ensure accessibility for all users and makes the mode more competitive, encouraging increased ridership and uptake over private vehicle use. Importance of subsidies and incentives Subsidies and incentives for public transportation have long been seen […]
Over 100 startups supported with EIT Urban Mobility’s Investment Readiness Programme
Through its Investment Readiness Programme (IRP), EIT Urban Mobility has enhanced the fundraising capabilities and facilitated extensive networking opportunities for 102 startups since its inception in 2021. A total of 28 EU and associated countries are represented in the total with more than a third (35%) being women founded and/or led. The programme provides access […]
Nordic conference explores future public transport and shared mobility
On 4-5 June 2024, the first-ever EIT Urban Mobility North Summit took place in Helsinki and Espoo, Finland, with over 75 participants from across the Nordic and Baltic region meeting to discuss the future of public transport and shared mobility in our cities. “The math is simple,” said Milos Mladenovic, Associate Professor at Aalto University, […]
Norwegian cities discuss impact pathways to climate-neutrality by 2030
How can Europe’s 112 mission cities speed up the decarbonisation of their mobility and transport systems to reach climate neutrality by 2030? On 8 May 2024, to support cities in this important transition, EIT Urban Mobility held a workshop titled “Decarbonising mobility and transport: Nordic pathways to climate-neutral cities by 2030” together with Nordic Edge […]
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 […]
