Wolt’s Better Cities Fund: Driving the shift towards sustainable last-mile logistics
On 18 January, Wolt, a major urban delivery company and a partner of EIT Urban Mobility, launched its Better Cities fund in Copenhagen. The fund, which is worth €400,000, will help accelerate the decarbonisation of last-mile logistics by offering financial support for Wolt’s courier partners to rent electric bicycles and mopeds. “80 percent of Wolt’s […]
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 […]
EIT Community RIS Hub: Igniting Innovation in Ukraine
On January 30, the European Institute of Innovation and Technology Сommunity RIS Hub will present financial and non-financial opportunities for businesses, start-ups, and researchers in Ukraine. During the EIT Community RIS Hub Ukraine event, EIT and its KICs will present the work areas, including 9 community verticals: climate, culture & creativity, digital, energy, food, health, […]
Women in Nordic ITS: How can we promote gender equality in the Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) sector?
In the area of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), like in so many transport-related sectors, gender inequality extends beyond mere wage gaps and under-representation in leadership roles. These disparities are deeply ingrained in societal norms and values. “If women’s norms were reflected in the whole transport sector, it is estimated we could reduce our transport CO2 […]
Heraklion launches project pilots to boost sustainable mobility in the city
Implemented by EIT Urban Mobility, the aim of the project is the pilot operation for six months (until Easter 2024) of 13 automated and secure parking stations (two different types) The initiative promises to redefine the urban landscape and improve the quality of life for Heraklion residents The kick-off event of the project was held […]
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 […]
Riga, Vilnius and Tauragė: How can Baltic mission cities become climate-neutral by 2030?
On 24 November, EIT Urban Mobility hosted the panel discussion ‘How can Baltic mission cities become climate-neutral by 2030?’, at the international Transport Innovation Forum (TIF) 2023 in Vilnius, with mayors and political representatives from the Baltics They talked about their path towards climate-neutrality – and the challenges they’re facing to get there. “90% of […]
Tech talks & teacups
Worried about your work-life balance? This workshop might be the right one for you! EIT Urban Mobility RIS Hub Latvia (Vefresh) and Riga TechGirls is pleased to invite you to ‘Tech talks & teacups, an inspiring event dedicated to finding the secret recipe for the work-life balance. During the meeting you will be able to […]
TACTIC, the last mile logistic solution, takes flight with pilot launch at Métropole du Grand Paris
EIT Urban Mobility’s co-funded innovation project, TACTIC (Transformative, Adaptive, and Collaborative Traffic Management for Improved Capacity), has officially initiated its pilot phase at the Métropole du Grand Paris. The TACTIC project focuses on environmentally friendly last-mile delivery solutions that enable professionals to benefit from a system for sharing light commercial vehicles and cargo bikes for […]
Braga’s move towards future-forward urban mobility: a city in motion
In a launch session, the city of Braga presented the three urban mobility solutions that will be tested in the city thanks to EIT Urban Mobility’s innovation initiative. The kick-off event was presented by Ricardo Rio, City of Braga’s Mayor, Olga Pereira, Councillor for Mobility of the Municipality of Braga and María Paula Caycedo, Head […]
Microsoft and EIT Urban Mobility: an alliance to boost innovation in urban mobility
Barcelona, Nov 2023 – In a significant move towards advancing the future of urban mobility, EIT Urban Mobility Innovation Hub South has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Microsoft, marking the beginning of a strategic collaboration between the two entities. Under the agreement, EIT Urban Mobility and Microsoft will leverage their expertise to […]
Urban Mobility Hackathon
For the third time in a row, EIT Urban Mobility RIS Hub Latvia is organising the Urban Mobility Hackathon: an invention sprint-like event where ideas get built into solutions with teamwork and mentoring support! Hosted by VEFRESH, and in collaboration with RTU Science and Innovation Centre, Riga, LMT Innovations, and EIT Urban Mobility, the hackathon promises to be a place […]
TICER Gala
TICER pitching Gala is the final ceremony of TICER, an educational initiative, from EIT Urban Mobility in partnership with Green Brother, RMIT Europe, Szombathely City, and Frontira, tailored to empower start-ups and SMEs effectively bridging the chasm between entrepreneurial vision and real-world triumph. Get ready for an exciting showcase featuring start-ups hailing from various European nations, […]
Study “Bikesharing in Spain: opportunities and challenges for a more sustainable urban mobility”
Carried out by Fifteen and Ipsos, the study presents all the keys to building a cycling policy linked to the mobility habits of Spaniards and their preferences regarding cycling and bike-sharing systems. The study presents the views of current and potential users, analyses the challenges local councils face to increase the modal share of cycling, […]
TICER
By combining our best experience into one course, TICER aims to educate start-ups and innovators on how to scale in cities. The objective is to develop an education service that provides innovators and start-ups with the right entrepreneurial skills and a clearer picture of the position of their innovation on the market by delivering a […]
The deployEMDS project kicks-off at TMWC 2023
The project aims to contribute to the development of the European Mobility Data Space (EMDS) and it is built upon the groundwork laid by the preparatory action PrepDSpace4Mobility and will run for 36 months. The project is led by ACATECH. EIT Urban Mobility is one of the partners of the project, together with more than […]
A vision for Barcelona’s future: EIT Urban Mobility in partnership with IESE to find solutions to Barcelona’s mobility challenges
A vision for Barcelona’s future”, aims to promote the generation and exchange of knowledge in the fields of innovation, urban studies, mobility, logistics, and energy. The project has been designed by PPP for Cities Research Center at IESE Business School, in collaboration with the Barcelona City Council. EIT Urban Mobility is part of their Steering […]
EIT Jumpstarter Grand Final
Join us for the live stream of the 7th Grand Final of the EIT Jumpstarter, the flagship pre-accelerator of the EIT Community. The event will be held in Athens on the 30th of November, 2023. Developed by the the EIT Community, EIT Jumpstarter fosters the creation of new start-ups in Central, Eastern, and Southern European countries. […]
Mobility Solutions: Matchmaking event
EIT UM RIS Hub Portugal is pleased to invite you to this matchmaking event that will bring new innovative ideas to the table and promote meaningful collaborations. The goal is to accelerate innovation in the urban mobility sector by bridging the gap between start-ups/entrepreneurs/research teams and industry leaders to collaboratively address real-world mobility challenges. What to Expect · Reverse Pitches – […]
Hydrogen Revolution: Innovations Shaping Tomorrow’s Energy
EIT Urban Mobility RIS Hub Hungary invites you to this matchmaking conference that promises to be a pivotal gathering of key stakeholders within the hydrogen industry from the EU, including hydrogen tech SMEs, innovators, corporates seeking innovation, and esteemed experts. Together, we will explore which factors contribute to green hydrogen development, the growth potential of […]
EIT Urban Mobility signs Memorandum of Understanding with the Regional Development Agency of Centru Region
Bucharest, Romania – EIT Urban Mobility and Regional Development Agency of Centru Region have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The memorandum marks a significant milestone in collaborative efforts and establishes a strategic cooperation to promote innovation in transportation and mobility in Romanian cities. The memorandum was signed by Traian Urban, Director Innovation Hub East, EIT Urban […]
LivingLAPT unveils vision for sustainable autonomous shuttle services across Europe
Prague, Czech Republic – LivingLAPT, an ambitious international research project co-founded by EIT Urban Mobility, is thrilled to announce its vision to bring sustainable and transferable autonomous shuttle and logistics services to numerous European cities. The goal is to phase out onboard safety operators, transitioning instead to remote operators who can oversee multiple services simultaneously. […]
How EIT Urban Mobility supports cities in delivering their sustainable urban mobility strategies?
Jordi Casas Juan, City Development Manager at the Innovation Hub South, explains how EIT Urban Mobility supports cities in delivering their sustainable urban mobility strategies in an interview with Hub Cities. EIT Urban Mobility collaborates with more than 60 cities across Europe in developing and implementing their sustainable mobility plans Developed by EIT Urban Mobility, […]
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 […]
