Call: Scaleup Promotion Initiative

Buyer: EIT Urban Mobility

The estimated EIT funding allocated to this Call is up to €415.000

Tentative start of the projects: July 2026 – Tentative end: Dec 2028

Deadline for applications: 27 May 2026  (17.00 CET)

The Scaleup Promotion initiative is expected to be implemented during the period 2026-2028  and aims to strategically position EIT Urban Mobility and European urban mobility scaleups at major events, connect them with investors and corporates, and strengthen their access to growth and funding opportunities, including European Innovation Council (EIC) instruments. 

Proposals must demonstrate strong expertise and proven experience in the promotion and international positioning of scaleups, particularly in the fields of mobility, climate tech and impact-driven innovation. Experience in designing and delivering high-level visibility initiatives for scaleups, investor engagement formats and activating ecosystems to maximise opportunities for entrepreneurs is a key requirement. 

Applicants must demonstrate their ability to: 

Strategically position scaleups at major European and international mobility, innovation and investment events; 

Facilitate meaningful and measurable connections between scaleups and private and public investors; 

Design and deliver events focused on connecting scaleups with investors and corporations; 

Provide structured support to scaleups in relation to European Innovation Council (EIC) instruments and opportunities; 

Strengthen EIT Urban Mobility’s positioning as Europe’s leading platform for impact-driven urban mobility scaleups and investment. 

Objectives of the Scaleup Promotion Initiative

The objectives of the Scaleup promotion initiative are:

Strategic positioning and stakeholders engagement at MOVE (London) 

Strategic positioning and investors engagement at Slush (Helsinki) 

Organisation and delivery of Mobility Startup Nexus  (Barcelona)

Support to EIC instruments and opportunities