Call for Applications: Scaleup Mobility Programme 2025

The Scaleup Mobility Programme is a pan-European programme designed to boost the investment readiness and commercial growth of the most promising mobility startups. Targeting high-potential companies developing innovative solutions for urban mobility and sustainable transport, the programme focuses on securing funding and forming strategic partnerships.

Over a three-month period, startups receive tailored mentoring and gain direct access to key stakeholders through curated networking opportunities. Flagship events such as Tomorrow. Mobility and Ultimate Demo Day in Munich connect participants with leading investors to fast-track their growth. Ultimately, the Scaleup Mobility Program strengthens the European mobility ecosystem by driving innovation and advancing sustainable urban transport solutions with long-term impact.

The Scaleup Mobility Programme is seeking ambitious, growth-ready startups based in the EU or associated countries that are redefining the future of urban mobility. They are looking for trailblazing companies with innovative, scalable solutions that directly address the most pressing challenges cities face today — from sustainable transport and zero-emission logistics to inclusive accessibility, shared mobility, active travel, road safety, improved public spaces, and pollution reduction. Ideal candidates are not just ready to grow — they are poised to expand their impact across Europe, backed by proven market traction and a clear investment roadmap. Beyond business potential, they seek founders and teams committed to creating meaningful change, driving environmental sustainability, social inclusion, gender balance, and financial viability. Selected companies will benefit from dedicated mentoring hours designed to accelerate their journey and maximise their contribution to building greener, more liveable cities and meet relevant investors and clients.

Offering

• The Scaleup Mobility Programme offering to each selected growth-stage startup includes:
  • Events, Networking and Promotion
    • Increased visibility via pitching events and programme partner’s networks;
    • Participation at exclusive dedicated events with investors and stakeholders during high-level international events such as Tomorrow.Mobility 2025 (Barcelona, Spain) Demoday at Ultimate Demo Day (Munich, Germany);
    • GrowthLab Premium subscription up until 31/12/2025. The GrowthLab is largest community of mobility entrepreneurs, including scouted opportunities for startups (funding, pilots, programmes and advisory services) and exclusive perks for premium members;
    • Access to city and industry network for exploring potential pilot opportunities during a match making online event with decision makers;
    • 2.500€ lump-sum contribution (eligible cost categories is “travel, accommodation, and subsistence costs”);
    • Two tickets to Tomorrow.Mobility 2025, organised by Fira de Barcelona and co-organised by EIT Urban Mobility. One of the most influential startup events in Europe with a specific focus on the future of mobility within cities;
    • Two tickets, upon request, to 4YFN 2026 Barcelona, the startup event of the world’s largest exhibition for the mobile industry, GSMA MWC co-hosted by Mobile World Capital Barcelona;
    • Promotion of your startup at the Impact Ventures portfolio webpage, and through EIT Urban Mobility communication channels.
  • Funding Opportunities & Connections
    • Access to investors and potential clients with dedicated activities and events;
    • Access to EIT Urban Mobility investment initiatives and funding instruments;
    • Opportunity to get your startup recommended for investment to EIT Urban Mobility – Impact Ventures division;
    • Access to the consortium partners and mentors pan-European network
  • Coaching & Mentoring
    • Individualised business coaching and training, up to 30-40h hours by industry experts and experienced founders tailormade to your necessities;
    • Impact assessment measurement through licence and support provision;
    • Expert webinars and workshops based on cohort necessities in collaboration with European initiatives or corporates;
    • 5k€ credit for value added services provided by EIT Urban Mobility when Participation Agreement trigger event is reached.
• The Scaleup Mobility Programme will be a precursor and will support 10 companies during 2025 with a cross-thematic focus on so that they can expand their business and attract investment based on innovative solutions in the field of urban mobility.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants will have to comply with the following eligibility criteria:
  • The submitted application is in English language;
  • A team with at least 2 Full Time Employees (FTEs). Not a single founder. FTEs are personnel dedicated a minimum of 30h/week to the company. It is not a requirement for FTEs to have a salary (stock-options or pro-bono dedication are also accepted);
  • Startup incorporated in EU or EU associated countries according to the official list of countries by the European Union and third countries associated to Horizon Europe. The registration certificate will be required to participate in the programme;
  • Startup incorporation date posterior to 31/12/2014.
  • Startup cannot be supported during 2025 by Market Readiness Accelerator programmes funded by EIT Urban Mobility;
  • Startups must have closed a fundraising round and will be required to provide a verifiable valuation based on the latest fundraising round;
  • Startups must agree to sign the Participation Agreement (PA) if selected for the programme. The PA regulates applicants’ participation in Scaleup Mobility Programme and the contribution to EIT Urban Mobility financial sustainability if a successful investment round born from the programme is closed.

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