Funding programs, innovation and cooperation across borders - How Europes mobility transition is succeeding

The mobility transition in Europe is crucial for climate goals but faces challenges such as scaling new technologies, enhancing interoperability, and creating sustainable business models to attract investments. Transitioning to low-emission mobility also requires infrastructure changes, regulatory alignment and user acceptance. However, advancements in electrification, shared mobility, automation and data-driven services offer major opportunities. Digital solutions and mobility-as-a-service platforms enable seamless travel while reducing emissions. Cross-border framework conditions, harmonized regulations, and collaboration between cities, tech providers, and research institutions can accelerate innovation deployment.

In 2025, EIT Urban Mobility will continue to offer funding for innovative, climate-friendly mobility solutions through our three key programs. These programs bridge the gap between research and real-world application.

Main Innovation Open Call: Supporting pan-European projects by multidisciplinary consortia to test and validate products in real urban environments, with funding between €250,000 and €1 million for up to 24 months.

SME Market Expansion & RAPTOR Calls: Aimed at SMEs to develop or improve mobility solutions. RAPTOR focuses on fast, innovative solutions for urban challenges, requiring public administration support for up to six months.

Horizon Lab: Helping stakeholders secure additional European funding, e.g. Horizon Europe, Digital Europe, and Connecting Europe Facility, amplifying the impact of mobility projects.

At polisMOBILITY 2025, EIT Urban Mobility will focus on fostering discussions and collaborations around data-driven mobility solutions, sustainable urban transport strategies, and cross-border innovation. A key highlight will be our panel discussion titled "Impact Potentials of European Mobility Data: A Closer Look on Cross-Border Use Cases." This session will address the transformative role of mobility data in shaping sustainable transport systems.

EU policy underscores the importance of mobility data as a driver of innovation, efficiency, and environmental sustainability. However, challenges remain in terms of data accessibility, standardization, and secure exchange mechanisms. Our expert panel will explore best practices in mobility data utilization, particularly from the Benelux region, and assess how these insights could be implemented in German cities to create smarter, more liveable urban environments.