Financial Support to Startups Open Call 2026

EIT Urban Mobility will provide financial support of up to €2.5 million per company, for startups developing breakthrough mobility solutions. The call focuses on five sectors: urban logistics, shared mobility and public transport, mobility data management, electrification of transport and alternative fuels, and health and mobility. Applications are open through 2026 with multiple cut-off dates, and startups must be engaged in an active fundraising round to apply.

Who can apply

Open to startups legally established in EU Member States or third countries associated with Horizon Europe, engaged in an active fundraising round (pre-seed/seed/Series A), with a prototype/pilot/MVP, pre-money valuation ≤€50M, and founders/executive team jointly holding >40% equity.

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Co-investment alongside venture capital and private investors

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Funding

€0 – €2.5m

Deadline

16 November 2026

Opens

18 May 2026

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Eligibility criteria

You are a startup currently engaged in an active fundraising round (pre-seed/seed or series A round).
Your proposed innovations target the Urban Mobility market.
You may not apply to three consecutive cut-offs. After submitting an application to two consecutive cut-offs, you must skip at least the following cut-off before applying again.
You are not currently part of EIT Urban Mobility equity portfolio.
Your company pre-money valuation does not exceed €50,000,000.
Your startup has individual founders or executive team members who jointly hold more than 40% share of the company’s equity before the current fund raising.
You have a prototype, pilot, or Minimum Viable Product (MVP).
Your legal entity is established in a Member State of the European Union or a third country associated with Horizon Europe.

Financial Support to Startups Open Call 2026

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