Financial Support to Startups Open Call

EIT Urban Mobility
Award EUR 0–2.5M
Closing date Closed
Location Global
For Orgs

About this opportunity

EIT Urban Mobility invests in European mobility ventures to help them scale sustainably. As an impact investor, EIT Urban Mobility provides financial support to startups offering innovative urban mobility solutions that create a more social and healthier environment in cities. The program offers up to €2.5 million in financial support combined with hands-on mentoring, fast-track introductions to the largest pan-European mobility network including cities and corporates, and access to exclusive funding opportunities to scale sustainably via city pilots and innovation projects. The objective is to support selected investees in driving their growth, gaining visibility, and strengthening their national and international market position. EIT Urban Mobility invests in solutions that contribute positively to at least one of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to sustainable cities and communities, clean energy, and climate action. Special attention is paid to startups from Regional Innovation Scheme (RIS) countries to stimulate talent and entrepreneurial mindset across all of Europe. Beyond capital, portfolio companies benefit from dedicated mentoring and guidance from Investment and Portfolio Managers, access to knowledge, tools, and processes designed to support scaling and long-term impact. Startups also gain access to Mobility Innovators, a dedicated platform offering curated mobility stakeholders and hand-picked opportunities.
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Who can apply

Applicant Types

organization

Organization Types

for profit

Project Locations

🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇷 Greece 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇮🇹 Italy 🇱🇻 Latvia 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇲🇹 Malta 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇵🇱 Poland 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇴 Romania 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden

Region

Europe

How to apply

Interview required Matching funds

Stages

  1. 1 rolling

Review process

Applications are evaluated by independent external experts with relevant technical, market, and investment expertise including mobility industry professionals, investors, and senior executives. The process includes eligibility and admissibility checks followed by content evaluation with independent expert evaluators.

Additional benefits

  • mentorship
  • networking
  • training

Restrictions

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