This is a Call for Partners intended to fund projects that will build and connect innovative ecosystems in urban mobility in RIS countries by delivering educational activities and bringing all actors of the knowledge triangle together. EIT Urban Mobility partners will be supported in strengthening the local innovation ecosystem and continue expanding into new Innovation Valleys by building on the existing knowledge and increasing their impact.
Main features of the call
The purpose of this call is to fund activities that focus on building and connecting innovative ecosystems in RIS countries through education activities. The proposals should address exclusively the following:
- Integration of knowledge triangle (including cities, industry, start-ups, HEI) and creation of the innovative ecosystem across RIS region with an active participation and contribution of all members.
- Creation of a cooperation framework inside the ecosystems as well as among the ecosystems based in RIS cities.
- Development of I&E education activities in each ecosystem that would lead to start-up creation and acceleration.
Contact details
| Type of contact | Team | |
| For legal, financial and administrative procedures, including questions about PLAZA submission tool | Programme Management Office (PMO) | pmo@eiturbanmobility.eu |
| For content, topic-related related questions | Academy Team | academycall@eiturbanmobility.eu |
Call summary
| Call for Applications Main Features[1] | |
| Key dates of the Call calendar | Call opening: 14 June 2023 Call closing: 14 July 2023 at 17:00 CET Eligibility and admissibility check: 18 July 2023 Evaluation of proposals: 4 August 2023 Communication of results: 15 August 2023 Tentative start of the projects: 1 September 2023 |
| Total estimated EIT Funding allocated to this Call | The total EIT funding allocated to this Call is approximately €350,000 |
| Link to the submission portal | PLAZA submission platform will be available as of 15 June 2023 |
| List of documents to be submitted | Application form Optional: any other additional documents |
| List of documents to take into consideration | Call Manual EIT Urban Mobility Strategic Agenda 2021-2027 Guidelines for applicants Eligibility of expenditure Appeal procedure Project Implementation Handbook Financial Support Agreement Template Horizon Europe Grant Agreement |
| Short summary of the topics to be addressed | Creation of innovative ecosystems across cities in RIS region through educational activities. |
| Evaluation criteria | Strategic fit Excellence and novelty Impact and social, economic, financial, and general sustainability Quality and efficiency of the implementation |
[1] Please note that this calendar is indicative. Dates may be subject to slight changes.
