Deadline: 7 February 2025
Applications are open for the European Startup Prize for Mobility (the “EU Prize”), organized by the European Union Startup Prize, a French association governed by the law on association of 1901 (“EUSP”) under the patronage of the European Parliament, of the European Commission and several partners.
The European Startup Prize for Mobility brings together all major EU institutions, national authorities and leading multinational companies to scout and boost Europe’s most promising clean mobility startups.
By applying to the European Startup Prize for Mobility, you’re not just competing for awards – you’re unlocking unparalleled opportunities to scale your business, gain unmatched visibility all over the continent and connect with the most influential players in the mobility ecosystem.
The EUSP has one clear goal: accelerate the European expansion of the best mobility startups. Whether or not you win, you’ll still benefit from participation, as all startups will have the chance to be connected with their ecosystem and to build privileged relationships with their numerous partners. Seize this chance to transform your startup into a European success story.
Focus Areas
- Trigger industry partnership and trade opportunities via special connections, mentoring and demo days with our European partners.
- Channel EU funds and private European investors to the startups via partnerships with multiple EU institutions as well as VCs and private investors.
- Contribute to the policy discussion of the new EU mandate.
Benefits
- For the best startups, selected through a rigorous evaluation process by European mobility experts, even greater opportunities await:
- The TOP 50 startups will benefit from visibility and access to a private Demo Day with 100+ European VCs and CVCs.
- The TOP 10 startups will be supported by their team, benefit from a 3-month remote acceleration and investment program powered by Via ID (lobbying, European expansion, mentoring) and funding opportunities (dilutive and non-dilutive).
- The TOP 4 startups, selected from the TOP 10, will also benefit from a personal strategic business consultancy provided by Boston Consulting Group.
- In addition to the EUSP acceleration and investment program, their Special Prizes sponsored by their corporate and public Partners can offer access to expertise, POCs, visibility through events, and funding opportunities.
Eligibility Criteria
- Participation in the EU Prize is free and open to all mobility companies, incorporated in the European Union as well as countries participating in the Horizon Europe programme, and willing to expand at the European level.
Selection Criteria
- There are 9 key selection criteria for the EU Startup Prize for Mobility:
- Innovation – How innovative/game-changing is this product/service?
- Market – How does the traction look for this startup?
- Execution – How would you assess the execution speed of the company since its incorporation?
- Team – How strong and gender-balance does the managing team look?
- Climate – How does it contribute to reducing the carbon footprint in the transports’ sector?
- Environmental impact – How does it tackle other environmental issues such as air pollution, water pollution, use of natural resources, etc.?
- Accessibility and social inclusion – How does it increase accessibility, safety and reduce transportation costs for its users ?
- Territorial inclusion – How does the service/product contribute to reconnecting remote areas, which are suffering from a lack of mobility solutions?
- European scalability – How much will this startup benefit from this European program?
For more information, visit European Startup Prize for Mobility.
