Capital investments of up to €2.5 million are available to high-impact startups actively tackling mobility challenges across Europe. EIT Urban Mobility offers this financial support to scale ventures capable of lowering carbon emissions, reducing congestion, and improving transport accessibility.
Overview
This open call is specifically designed for startups developing solutions in urban logistics, shared mobility, alternative fuels, and mobility data management. EIT Urban Mobility acts as a co-investor, deploying funds alongside private venture capital to strengthen the financial position of scaling companies.
Benefits
The initiative delivers severe leverage for early-stage and growth-phase companies.
- Capital: Direct financial support ranging up to €2.5 million per company.
- Ecosystem Integration: Fosters collaboration across industry, academia, and cities to amplify the reach of the funded innovations.
Eligibility
This call enforces strict operational and financial criteria.
- Funding Stage: You must be a startup currently engaged in an active pre-seed, seed, or Series A fundraising round.
- Valuation: Your company’s pre-money valuation must not exceed €50 million.
- Equity: Individual founders or executive team members must jointly hold more than 40% of the company’s equity prior to the current round.
- Readiness: You must possess a functional prototype, pilot, or Minimum Viable Product (MVP).
How to Apply
Funding is distributed through an open process featuring multiple cut-off dates throughout the year.
- Upcoming Deadline: The third cut-off for the 2026 cycle closes on August 31, 2026.
- Platform: Applications must be processed via the EIT Urban Mobility Programmes Portal.
