2024 Main Open Innovation Call Project Results
We are proud to announce the 12 conditionally approved* projects from the Main Open Innovation Call. The Main Open Innovation Call received 33 submissions in June of this year which included entities from 25 countries. Of the 12 projects, 5 are focused on the future mobility challenge area, 4 on mobility and energy, and 3 […]
Empowering individuals to become digital leaders with our new specialisation on Digital Transformation!
In today’s landscape, every industry, both in the public and private sectors, is rapidly “going digital”. Yet, the demand for employees with digital skills far exceeds the supply. The ERASMUS+ project Managing Digital Transformation Academy (MDTA) was conceived to respond to this pressing need. The objective of MDTA project is to offer a programme tailored […]
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 […]
The second cohort of students graduated with EIT Urban Mobility Master School
On Saturday 14 October, the EIT Urban Mobility Master School welcomed its second cohort of students for a momentous and heart-warming Graduation Ceremony! The event wrapped up two years of dedication and hard work witnessed by proud professors, families, and friends, and the students graduated with a double master’s degree from seven European universities as […]
EIT Urban Mobility Master School kicks off the year with the fourth cohort of students!
From 12 to 14 October, EIT Urban Mobility Master School welcomed 49 new students of its programmes on the vibrant campus of KTH in Stockholm! During three intense days, experienced business coaches curated urban mobility-related challenges, inviting the students to think innovatively and find solutions to real-world problems. With Stockholm as a playground, one of […]
Highlights Report 2023
The third edition of the Highlights Report is out now! Our annual Highlights Report provides a snapshot of our projects and investments over the past year. Our newest edition not only offers an overview of our numerous projects taking place across Europe but also introduces, for the first time, Impact Stories. These Impact Stories are […]
A look back at the 28 agile innovation pilot projects in Europe in 2023
In anticipation of the agile innovation calls for 2024, we look back at the success in 2023. 2024 agile innovation programmes In 2024, EIT Urban Mobility expects to fund 12 SME led projects stemming from the Small Call, expected to launch toward the end of November. Register now for the Small Call information session. It […]
EIT Urban Mobility Master School held the Kick-Off and Graduation Ceremony 2023 in Stockholm, Sweden
Kick-Off From 12th to 14th October 2023, EIT Urban Mobility Master School welcomed the 49 new students of its programmes on the vibrant campus of KTH in Stockholm! Experienced business coaches curated urban mobility-related challenges, inviting our students to think innovatively and find solutions to real-world problems. With Stockholm as a playground, one of Europe’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
The New European Bauhaus Catalyse programme looks for socially innovative start-ups
The EIT Community New European Bauhaus (NEB) has announced a new call for its pioneering Catalyse programme. The call, which has been launched by EIT Climate-KIC, EIT Food, EIT Manufacturing, and EIT Urban Mobility is looking for start-ups that view social innovation as the key to delivering systems change and new ways of living together. […]
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 […]
Supernovas WIN Investment Forum to boost female-led mobility & energy start-ups.
Calling all start-ups and investors in the Mobility and Energy sectors! Supernovas WIN (Women Investment Network) is thrilled to announce its third Investment Forum, exclusively dedicated to female-led start-ups. This is your opportunity to be part of a game-changing event, where innovation and technology for urban mobility and energy take centre stage. Why should you […]
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 […]
Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail & DIGAS team up to retrofit Europe’s first hydrogen-powered freight locomotive
The EIT Urban Mobility start-up DIGAS, a global trailblazer in instant decarbonisation solutions for the railway sector; and Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail, operator of the national railway network of Ireland, have signed a contract to retrofit a freight diesel locomotive from diesel fuel to hydrogen as a proof of concept. The purpose of the €1.5m project […]
EIT Community AI Challenge 2023
Artificial Intelligence (AI) provides a unique opportunity to positively impact our society. In the field of mobility, it could have an important contribution in several areas: However, lack of familiarity with the topic often leads to uncertainty about how to get started with AI. The EIT AI Community has its second AI Challenge open, presenting […]
