Cities need innovation — fast, scalable, and market-ready. The Strategic Innovation Open Call by EIT Urban Mobility is designed to fund ambitious projects that tackle real-world urban mobility challenges. If your team works on smart transport, sustainable logistics, or clean mobility technologies, this is a major opportunity.
About the program
The goal of this call is to support market-driven innovations that address pressing issues faced by cities, mobility operators, and local authorities. Projects must demonstrate a clear path to commercialisation and deliver measurable, scalable impact.
Priority areas
Eligible projects must focus on one or more of the following topics:
- Urban logistics
- Public transport
- Mobility data management
- Electrification and alternative fuels
- Health and mobility
Who can apply for Strategic Innovation Open Call
Applicants must form a consortium of at least two organisations from two different EU or Horizon Europe-associated countries. At least one partner must be a commercial organisation actively contributing to the long-term financial sustainability of EIT Urban Mobility.
Funding overview
- Total call budget: €60 million
- Funding per project: up to €2 million
- Co-financing required: minimum 35% of total project cost
Deadlines
- First cut-off: September 23, 2025 (17:00 CET)
- Next rounds: February 2026, June 2026, February 2027
How to apply
Applications must include a full project plan with a strong focus on market potential, scalability, business model, and societal impact. Selected projects will receive not only funding but also visibility and access to the EIT Urban Mobility partner network. Full details, eligibility criteria, and templates are available on the official program website.
Why apply now
Cities are no longer looking for prototypes — they need real, deployable solutions. This call provides the opportunity to bring your innovation to the market, make an impact in urban environments, and help reshape mobility in Europe.
You can find additional funding opportunities for urban tech and mobility projects on the GetGrant platform, where we highlight calls for innovators and cross-sector teams.