Accelerate2Move: Future Mobility
- Six months of tailor-made acceleration programming developed with the startups;
- 80 hours of online mentoring and 12 thematic workshops;
- Five-day face-to-face bootcamp in Latvia (costs fully covered);
- Mentoring from the most suitable mentors from our database of 200 experts;
- Networking with the leading industry partners;
The opportunity to test your solutions in testbeds and pilot cities; - Chance to get your startup recommended for EIT Urban Mobility’s startup investment portfolio.
Matchmaking event
EIT Urban Mobility's Market Readiness Accelerator aims to support startups that create more liveable urban spaces by providing unique access to cities, key mobility players and investors.
Matchmaking event
Why join?
Accelerate2Move (A2M) supports startups and scale-ups generating solutions in advanced technologies (AI, Blockchain, 5G, vehicle-2-everything [V2X] and Internet of Things) that can contribute to sustainable urban mobility.
Each year, we identify at least 12 of the most promising emerging companies in Europe and provide them with six months of tailor-made acceleration programming, including one-on-one mentoring, workshops, networking and a fully paid face-to-face summer bootcamp. All supported startups also receive a microgrant of €2,500.
Our strength lies in our widespread network of partners and investors; as well as Accelerate2Move’s geographic coverage, close to new markets in the Baltics and Eastern Europe. With a team from three EU coastal countries (Croatia, Slovenia and Latvia), Accelerate2Move is a great opportunity for startups developing innovative solutions in coastal, maritime and water mobility! We welcome all European innovators, especially aiming to improve the acceleration possibilities for startups originating from the RIS region, thus boosting their innovation and go-to-market potential. Women-founded startups are particularly welcome.
If you have an ICT solution with the potential to make urban mobility more sustainable and need support in developing it further, Accelerate2Move team is here to assist and guide you!
Berk Turanli
Co-founder and CEO of Link Robotics, Türkiye
Accelerate2Move participant, 2023
“During the bootcamp in Zagreb we were able to get some technical knowledge and information about term sheets, team building and fruitful information on the startups growth sector.”
Mateusz Maj
Founder and CEO of VivaDrive, Poland
Accelerate2Move participant, 2023
“Accelerate2Move was a way to enter into other markets and learn about them, while doing market research and meeting people from different ecosystems.”
Ruslana Dovzhyk
Co-founder and CEO of TechNovator, Poland
Accelerate2Move participant, 2023
“It was really valuable for me to learn more about the investment process, how to launch our product on the market and be successful, especially in the mobility segment.”
Jiří Madeja
Co-founder of UDX Research, Czechia
Accelerate2Move participant, 2023
“We learned a lot about the corporate structure and how to cooperate with venture capital, raise money, negotiate terms and better structure our operations.”
Eligibility criteria
- Team size: The startup or scale-up team must have at least three full time employees (FTEs), not a single founder. FTEs are not necessarily connected to monetary compensation;
- Incorporation: The startup must be incorporated in the European Union or an EU-associated country according to the official list of countries by the European Union and third countries associated to Horizon Europe. The registration certificate will be required to participate in the programme;
- Establishment date: Startup incorporation date after 31/12/2013.
Further details about the eligibility criteria and award criteria can be found at the Guide for Applicants.
Who should apply?
- Team size: The startup or scale-up team must have at least three full time employees (FTEs), not a single founder. FTEs are not necessarily connected to monetary compensation;
- Incorporation: The startup must be incorporated in the European Union or an EU-associated country according to the official list of countries by the European Union and third countries associated to Horizon Europe. The registration certificate will be required to participate in the programme;
- Establishment date: Startup incorporation date after 31/12/2013.
- Business idea: A clear, scalable business idea;
- Ownership: Founders and employees (e.g. Employee Stock Ownership Plan, ESOP) should still own more than 50% of shares;
- Shareholding: No more than 10% of your shares should be held outside of the eligible countries (no detailed cap table needed);
- echnology Readiness Level (TRL): Duly justified, preferred TRL of 7-9, according to TRL definition in Horizon Europe Work Programme 2023-2024;
- Programme fit: Fit with EIT Urban Mobility core topics or other thematics related to urban mobility exemplified but not limited to:
- Cooperative, connected and automated mobility (CCAM)
- Mobility data management
- New mobility services
- Urban vehicle access regulations (UVARs)
- Mobility planning
- Public space design
- Urban logistics
- Electrification of transport and alternative fuels
- Public transport
- Road safety and security
- Health and mobility
The application process
1 February – 19 April 2024
22 April – 10 May 2024
12 May 2024
May 2024
June 2024
June – December 2024
FAQs - Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the accelerator programme?
Click here. You will get redirected to the application platform of EIT Urban Mobility.
You will need to register and validate your account if this is your first time accessing the platform. If you have already created an account, you will need to log in.
Once logged in it is as easy as starting a new application and selecting the programme. During your application you will have to fill in all compulsory fields.
You can save and edit your application until the deadline. Make sure to submit your application before the call is closed.
Who can I contact if I have any questions?
Do you have general questions related to the Accelerator Programmes and the application process? Please contact: impact.ventures@eiturbanmobility.eu
For specific contact details per programme, please check out the FAQ of the respective programme page.
I have a question regarding your application platform. Who do I contact for troubleshooting?
Please make sure to provide all required information during your application, including that related to your profile and the profile of the startup.
For any technical questions or processes regarding the EIT Urban Mobility application platform please contact impact.ventures@eiturbanmobility.eu
Which countries are eligible?
Startups incorporated in EU27 or EU associated countries are eligible. This includes the following eligible countries:
European Union member states (EU27): Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden.
Horizon Europe associated countries: Albania, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Faroe Islands, Georgia, Iceland, Israel, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, Serbia, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, Morocco, United Kingdom.
Where can I find the guide for startups on the EIT Urban Mobility Market Readiness Accelerators eligibility and selection process?
You can find the guide for startups on each of the dedicated accelerator pages and at the EIT Urban Mobility application platform.
