EIT Urban Mobility – Strategic Innovation Open Call

The Strategic Innovation Open Call, launched by EIT Urban Mobility on 19 June 2025, invites innovators across Europe to submit ambitious, market-critical proposals that address urgent urban mobility challenges. This multi-year initiative (2026–2028) aims to accelerate the deployment of solutions with a clear path to commercialization, scaling potential, and real-world impact.

Key Dates

Event	Cut-off Dates
1st Cut-off	23 September 2025
2nd Cut-off	February 2026
3rd Cut-off	June 2026
4th Cut-off	February 2027

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Proposals must be submitted by 17:00 CET on the corresponding cut-off date. Following submission, evaluations and panel interviews are staged:

Eligibility checks: approximately 1 week post-cut-off.
Expert evaluation & panel hearings: within 8 weeks post-cut-off.
Awards communicated approximately 2 weeks post-panel hearing.

Eligibility

The call is multi-beneficiary, requiring a minimum of two independent legal entities from different EU Member States or associated third countries.
Eligible applicants include companies (SMEs and others), research organizations, public bodies, governments, and cities. Collaborations must involve the EIT Knowledge Triangle—business, research, education—plus city authorities.

Scope

The call targets solutions in five focus areas where Europe can drive innovation and create industrial and societal impact:

Urban logistics
Public transport
Mobility data management
Electrification & alternative fuels
Health and mobility

Projects should be market-critical, with a defined problem to solve, scalable and with a clear path to market.

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Funding

Total budget: €60 million for the 2026–2028 period.
Indicative budget for the first cut-off: €9 million.
Per-project funding: Up to €2 million of EIT support.
Funding rates: Up to 65% of eligible costs covered by EIT. Minimum 35% co-funding required overall.

Application Process

Join Info Webinars (1–3 July 2025) to learn about scope, submission steps, financials, and IP strategy.
Prepare your proposal and submit it via the EIT Urban Mobility NetSuite platform by the applicable cut-off.
Stage 1: Expert evaluation of your proposal’s merit.
Stage 2: Panel hearing for shortlisted consortia. Success is determined by the Selection Committee.

Supporting materials include the Call Manual, Glossary, IP checklist, Financial Sustainability guidelines, KPI definitions, and templates.

How Inventya Can Help

At Inventya, we understand how to bring transformative ideas to life under tight competition and high-impact funding frameworks. Here’s how we can support your journey with the Strategic Innovation Open Call:

Opportunity Mapping: Identify the most compelling theme and cut-off that aligns with your innovation.
Consortium Building: Connect you with complementary partners—businesses, cities, research institutions—across eligible countries.
Strategic Positioning: Articulate the market-critical problem, scalable impact, and path to commercialization in line with EIT priorities.
Proposal Excellence: Build strong narratives for technical quality, impact, and implementation, backed by financial and sustainability rigor.
IP & Financial Sustainability Planning: Ensure you meet call requirements and strengthen your application’s strategic depth.
End-to-End Support: From webinars to final submission and beyond, we help manage timelines, documentation, and compliance.

With Inventya by your side, your project stands not just as an idea—but as a powerful, deployable solution ready for Europe’s urban futures.

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