The EIT Urban Mobility Market Readiness Accelerator consists of several thematic EU-funded programs implemented by partners to take mobility startups to the next level. The search is for startup teams with business ideas that reduce traffic congestion and increase the efficiency of transport systems. With innovative approaches that make commuting faster or more pleasant. With concepts that accelerate the transition to low-emission or zero-emission vehicles – and with all other possible ideas that contribute to solving mobility-related problems.
One of these programs is “Sustainable Cities and Clean Mobility” and targets startups that are ready to tackle the challenge of creating more sustainable goods and freight transport in cities and overall sustainable urban logistics. Participating startups benefit from personal business coaching, mentoring, and workshops during the six-month program. They also gain access to the networks of partners participating in the program: DTU Science Park, AZO Anwendungszentrum Oberpfaffenhofen, TU München, UnternehmerTUM, ISBAK Istanbul IT and Smart City Technologies, and PoliHub.
What you can expect:
- A consortium of six international partners,
- city matching to test your solutions,
- access to testing and demonstration facilities,
- individual business coaching and mentoring,
- free co-working space in Munich, Milan, Copenhagen, or Istanbul, and
- access to investment initiatives and financing instruments of the EIT Urban Mobility.
What you should bring:
- A team with at least two full-time members (individual founders cannot apply),
- a startup based in the EU or in countries associated with the EU according to the official country list of the European Union and third countries associated with Horizon Europe, and
- a founding date after 31 December 2013.
For further details on eligibility and award criteria, see this guide.
Applications can be submitted until 15 April. Further information on the program timeline and contents can be found here.
