The EIT Community boosts innovation in Spain and reaffirms its leadership in Europe
Organised by the EIT Community under the title ‘The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) and the new European Innovation Agenda’, the Spanish innovation ecosystem met yesterday in Madrid. The event was attended by the Director General of the CDTI, Javier Ponce, the Secretary-General for Innovation, Teresa Riesgo, and brought together a large part […]
DIGITALBUS: The portuguese city of Loule revolutionises transportation with the launch of the app called “Apanha-me!”
Innovative Mobility Solution Promises Enhanced Commuting Experience The users of “Apanha-me!”, the Loulé municipality’s urban transport network, can now locate their bus in real-time using the developed by EIT Urban Mobility’s project “Digital Bus” The project is promoted by the municipal company Loulé Concelho Global in collaboration with two technology companies as partners – NEMI […]
EIT Urban Mobility forges an innovative partnership with ID4 Mobility
27 September 2023 – EIT Urban Mobility is thrilled to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ID4 Mobility, a pioneering technology company focused on advancing intelligent transportation solutions. This strategic partnership is set to revolutionise how cities across Europe address urban mobility challenges, making transportation more sustainable, efficient, and accessible for […]
IMMENSE project kicks-off in the city of Esplugues de Llobregat, Barcelona
The primary outcome of IMMENSE is an integrated platform for city authorities to inform, implement and evaluate TDM schemes on urban roads by applying a demand-based pricing strategy During the two-month pilot, the system will be tested with users in Esplugues de Llobregat (Catalonia) and Munich (Germany), with an integrated system platform and end-user application […]
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 […]
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, […]
Lisbon among the semi-finalists for the European capital of innovation award
The European Innovation Council (EIC) announced the 12 cities from 10 countries that have advanced to the semi-final stage of the ninth edition of the iCapital Awards. The cities aim to become the 2023 European Capital of Innovation or the European Rising Innovative City. Supported by the European Innovation Council (EIC) under Horizon Europe, the prize […]
Urban Mobility Day at SlovakiaTech
EIT Urban Mobility RIS Hub Slovaki invites you to the Urban Mobility Day event, which will take place on 19 September 2023, at Kulturpark in Košice. The event is a part of the largest Slovak technological conference, SlovakiaTech. Programme: 13:30-13:40 | Opening 13:40-15:15 | Panel discussion 15:30-16:45 | Startup competition Topics of the panel discussion: The goal […]
SummerSchoolUM
This project aims to close the knowledge gap and to raise awareness about safe, green, and inclusive mobility solutions for people and goods through summer schools and other training courses for students, young specialists, and academics in the fields of city logistics and urban mobility. More specifically the objectives are: The general idea is to […]
TRAILS
TRAILS fosters innovation in electromobility education in Bulgaria and Malta. The objective is to ignite and expand the education and future work capacity in these two countries from the regional innovation scheme. The project began with an assessment of the local needs in electromobility and new vehicle technologies. A specifically developed training for teachers programme […]
MICLC
While cities in Europe strive to accelerate the shift towards cleaner transport, urban mobility sector operators, simultaneously, face many obstacles when deploying, testing, or scaling their products. Companies frequently lack a clear roadmap for deployment or required resources for product testing. In many European cities, the process from prototype to deployment and testing can take […]
The Generalitat of Catalonia and EIT Urban Mobility forge collaboration to drive sustainable urban mobility solutions
The Generalitat of Catalonia expressed their interest in collaborating with EIT Urban Mobility in a meeting between EIT Urban Mobility’s CEO, Maria Tsavachidis and the Catalan Minister for Foreign Action and European Union, Ms Meritxell Serret Aleu. Catalonia’s minister for business and labour, Mr Roger Torrent, emphasised the importance of collaboration among both entities in […]
Braga Selected for European Commission’s Intelligent Cities Challenge (ICC)
Braga has been chosen as one of the 100 cities participating in the Intelligent Cities Challenge (ICC) by the European Commission. This selection highlights the city’s commitment to innovation, mobility, and quality of life, aligning with our vision for a smarter and greener future. July, 2023 – Braga, a historic city in northern Portugal, has […]
Cyprus Talks Green
Charging ahead: The role of Transportation and Storage in a Clean Energy Future Cyprus Talks Green is organised by the Sustainable Energy Laboratory (EnergyLab) of the Cyprus University of Technology and Ideopsis Ltd and supported by the Embassy of the Netherlands in Cyprus, the Israeli Dutch Innovation Center and EIT Urban Mobility (RIS Hub Malta). […]
The FlexCurb project: new developments and a pilot in Strasbourg
(original article by CARNET) Despite the efforts to promote sustainable transportation systems, cities still face challenges in distributing public street space to different uses. For example, double-parking caused by delivery vehicles is one of the main negative impacts of the outburst in last-mile deliveries. This impacts private vehicles and vital roads, generating conflicts with pedestrians, […]
Braga selected as co-chair of EIT Urban Mobility’s City Club
The city of Braga, located in the beautiful country of Portugal, has been selected as a co-chair of the prestigious EIT Urban Mobility City Club. This achievement highlights Braga’s commitment to transforming urban mobility and establishing itself as a leading city in sustainable transportation solutions. With its rich history, vibrant culture, and forward-thinking mindset, Braga […]
Shaping Future Cities: “FURNISH: New Methodologies to Intervene in Public Space” book presentation hosted in Barcelona
The unveiling of the book “FURNISH: New Methodologies to Intervene in Public Space” took place on 22 May at the headquarters of the Urban Ecology Department of the Barcelona City Council. The event brought together a diverse audience, including public administration authorities, industry leaders, and academic stakeholders, to explore fresh perspectives on collaborative public space […]
New Mobility Congress 2023
EIT Urban Mobility is taking part in the New Mobility Congress! Bringing together companies from a wide array of industries, decision-makers, and C-Level stakeholders from all around Europe, the New Mobility Congress is the largest industry conference and EXPO in the Central and Eastern Europe region. The event will highlight the development of the zero-emission […]
EIT Urban Mobility commitment with Portugal’s sustainable objectives.
Portugal has been making noteworthy progress in urban mobility in recent years. The country has set ambitious goals and objectives, driven by the motivation to reduce the environmental impact of transportation and create more sustainable cities. One of the primary objectives of Portugal’s urban mobility policies is to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable transportation. […]
Park(ing) Day 2023: The registration period begins for entities and citizens
#ParkingDayBCN23 is back Park(ing) Day is an annual event that takes place all over the world, when different environmental, architectural, artistic, social, local residents’ and citizens’ entities temporarily repurpose public parking places as parks, gardens and other types of public space. The initiative advocates the urgent need to rethink urban spaces and increase the number […]
INNspiration Gulyás
INNspiration Gulyás is an incredible opportunity to connect with industry experts, gain valuable insights, and take your business to new heights! Startups Pitching Session, where we bring together the best and brightest minds in the fields of Energy and Urban Mobility. This event is organized by EIT Urban Mobility RIS Hub Hungary (Green Brother) and is the perfect […]
Park(ing) Day 2023. Giving back the streets to the citizens
Park(ing) Day is an international event, organised annually in cities around the world, that has one simple goal: to give the streets back to the citizen Its aim is to reclaim the streets from cars and instead use them to promote public activities, such as art, music, and recreational activities Park(ing) Day 2023 will be […]
How 5GMED is contributing to disrupt future mobility
Future mobility combines technology, infrastructure, and services to offer a better and more effective mobility experience. This involves utilising electric and driverless vehicles, intelligent transportation networks, and creating new services that will completely change how we move. Businesses pushing the boundaries of conventional transportation systems are the game changers in this industry. Also numerous start-ups […]
Parabéns Braga! 2022 European Mobility Week Award winner!
EIT Urban Mobility’s city partner, Braga has won the EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK award in recognition of its work on sustainable mobility The award recognises outstanding municipalities for promoting green and active transport during the previous year’s European Mobility Week, the European Commission’s flagship awareness-raising campaign. The Portuguese city picked up the prize at a ceremony in the […]
