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Every startup needs capital to grow, but raising money is rarely a single event. It is a journey that unfolds in stages, each with its own logic, expectations, and type of investor. Understanding the startup funding stages is one of the most important things a founder can do before approaching any investor.This guide breaks down the funding rounds pre-seed to Series A, explaining what it means, wh

A two-day expert workshop brought together city authorities, public transport operators, research institutions and experts on autonomous mobility from Austria and Germany to map the barriers and chart a path forward for deploying automated driving systems in urban areas.Participants from Bogestra (Public Transport Operator Bochum), City of Bochum, City of Hannover, City of Munich, DEKRA, DLR, Graz

Batteries have become one of the most critical assets of our time. They power electric vehicles, stabilise renewable energy grids, enable portable electronics and underpin Europe’s ambitions for climate neutrality and energy independence. As deployment accelerates across sectors, batteries are no longer a niche technology but a core infrastructure of the energy transition.Yet this rapid growth als

The first 8 winning projects of the Strategic Innovation Open Call are officially kicking off! CARGOBIKE-SCALE, DAVER, HYBUHTRAIN, MUDAV, PantoTech, PGfor_Resilient_Cities, TRACE and TWINOPT cover five sectors being urban logistics, public transport, mobility data management, mobility and health, and electrification of transport and alternative fuels. The projects will see collaboration from 41 pa

The World Economic Forum's white paper on transportation highlights artificial intelligence is becoming essential for managing the growing complexity of global and urban mobility networks. AI-powered systems are increasingly able to process vast volumes of operational and logistics data, enabling more efficient coordination across transport modes while supporting decarbonisation goals. According t

2026 is well under way, and at EIT Urban Mobility the year ahead is filled with exciting activities, events and opportunities. Together, these initiatives aim to foster innovation and accelerate the transition to sustainable urban mobility and more liveable cities. Here's a glimpse of some highlights:  Events Join us at our flagship events: Community Days on 24-25 March in Copenhagen and Tomorrow

Why is change in our cities so hard and can transformation happen despite resistance?   In the latest podcast episode on the Urban Mobility Explained (UMX) YouTube channel, “Can we transform our cities despite resistance to change?”, experts George Liu, Xavier Matilla Ayala, Benjamin Büttner and Carolyn Daher discuss why urban change often faces pushback and how cities can move forward. With examp

EIT Urban Mobility is proud to announce that its portfolio company .Lumen has won the CTA Foundation Pitch Competition for Accessibility at CES 2026, one of the world’s most influential technology events. The Romanian deep-tech startup was recognised for its innovative AI-powered smart glasses that assist blind and visually impaired people in navigating urban environments safely, hands-free, and i

A groundbreaking study reveals the real economic impact of bike-sharing schemes across Europe, and the numbers might surprise you. The study was the central topic of the last In Conversation webinar with Marcin Chojnacki, Innovation officer specialised in Active Mobility.When city officials debate whether to invest in bike-sharing programmes, they're often met with familiar arguments: bikes are he

Zaragoza today became the site of a new achievement in urban innovation, hosting Europe's first large-scale demonstration flight of a high-capacity uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) for city-based emergency situations. This demo event was the final step of the U-SAVE (Urban Supply Aerial Vehicles for Emergencies) project, an initiative developed as a direct result of the EIT Urban Mobility Strategic I

EIT Urban Mobility has published its Highlights Report 2025, capturing a year of innovation, collaboration and impact across Europe’s urban mobility landscape. The annual publication showcases key achievements, partnerships and impact stories from across the community; from projects and city pilots to education programmes and startup investments driving more sustainable urban transport.Each year,

The New European Bauhaus (NEB) Prizes 2025 were awarded on 30 September in Brussels during the NEB in Regions and Cities event, marking the second edition of the gathering. This year, four projects supported by the EIT Community were among the finalists, showcasing innovation that blends sustainability, inclusion, and beauty.The NEB Prizes recognise outstanding initiatives that bring these values

We are pleased to announce that three promising innovators supported by EIT Urban Mobility are official nominees of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology's (EIT) 2025 EIT Awards.The EIT Awards recognise the most promising entrepreneurs and innovators emerging from the EIT's ecosystem across Europe. The nominees span from student to entrepreneur, from lab to market, and from idea to s

On 16 and 17 July, the European Commission proposed a €2 trillion budget for the EU’s next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), covering 2028 to 2034. This marks a significant increase from the current MFF (€1.211 trillion) and sets long-term EU spending priorities across regional development, climate, transport, digitalisation, research, and innovation.The MFF is reviewed every seven years and

EIT Urban Mobility took part in this year's UITP Global Public Transport Summit in Hamburg from 15-18 June. Through sessions, showcases, and startup spotlights, the EU-backed community highlighted why collaboration and automation must go hand in hand to create cleaner, more resilient urban mobility systems. Public transport remains the most effective lever for sustainable urban mobility. Yet opera

In a joint letter to the EU institutions, leading local and regional governments and transport networks —including POLIS,  ICLEI Europe, Eurocities, European Metropolitan Transport Authorities (EMTA), European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF), UITP, and EIT Urban Mobility— have welcomed DG MOVE’s initiative to launch the Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP).As part of the Commission’s broader ef

The Journal of Urban Mobility, launched under the EIT Urban Mobility Doctoral Training Network (DTN), has seen its Impact Factor increase from 2.7 to 6.1, a major jump that places it in the top quartile (Q1) in three key subject categories: Geography, Regional & Urban Planning, and Transport.This Impact Factor reflects how often a journal’s articles are cited in other research, showcasing the jour

27 June saw the first step towards the formation of a strategic European coalition of local authorities for the deployment of automated road transport services, in the form of a seminar held at the iconic Tour Séquoia in Paris La Défense.The session, "European coalition of transport providers for the deployment of automated road mobility”, was co-hosted by the French General Directorate for Infras

On 5 June 2025, the sixth edition of the European Startup Prize for Mobility (EUSP) was held during the European Commission’s EU Industry Days in Rzeszów, Poland, unveiling Europe’s 10 most promising startups in clean mobility.  From over 500 applications, reviewed by more than 100 independent evaluators, a significant number of the startups chosen to advance to the semi-finals have been supported

The EIT Urban Mobility Strategic Innovation Open Call is now live!The Strategic Innovation Open Call supports the development and piloting of mobility solutions, products, and services that address the most critical needs of European cities and other mobility providers. The call is aimed at accelerating time to market and the adoption of innovation in order to maximise impact. Since 2020, we’ve su