WELCOME TO EUROPE’S LARGEST ACCELERATION PROGRAMME
FOR CLEAN MOBILITY STARTUPS!
Meet the winners of the 6th edition:
WHY APPLY?
Access to the main acceleration and investment programme, for European mobility TOP 10 startups. Benefit from:
VISIBILITY
Boost your visibility and international recognition with our prestigious winner label, an Award Ceremony (hundreds of thousands of views in our last editions), media coverage and more!
INVESTMENT
Access a one-stop-shop for multiple financing opportunities with institutional, private investors, VCs and CVCs
BUSINESS CONSULTANCY AND MENTORING
Top 10 startups will enjoy a 3 months acceleration programme with our co-founder Via ID. Top 4 startups will be accompanied for 6 weeks with strategic consultancy by our co-founder Boston Consulting Group.
PARTNERSHIP
Fast track to multinational companies’ open innovation departments
ADVOCACY
Present ideas to EU leaders on how to better support European startups in clean mobility.
Hear it from them
Maroš Šefčovič
HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco
Teresa Czerwińska
Younous Omarjee
Nicolas Manuelli
Solveig Honoré Hatton
Vanessa Govi
Jehan de Thé
Eloy Flipo
Giorgio Travaini
Guy Hudson
Przemek Ben Paczek
Karima Deli
David Schwarz
Ana Almeida Simões
Damien Garot
Danielle Walsh
Mikko Ampuja
6th EDITION SPECIAL PRIZES
In addition to our Top 10 winning startups, we will award 9 special category awards, each in collaboration with one of this edition’s partners:
Ukrainian Tech
Your solution
Is Ukrainian-based or a Ukrainian founder-led sustainable mobility startup. Ukraine startup mobility ecosystem is building great ventures in extraordinary circumstances, thanks to its resilience. During and after the Russian aggression is over, the reconstruction of a sustainable Ukrainian economy will require all the talent and efforts available.
Your Prize
Will be awarded by Maroš Šefčovič, Vice President of the European Commission in charge of Foresight, and former negotiator between Ukraine and Russia. The awarded startup will be invited to showcase the technology at relevant occasions.
Scale-ups
Your solution
is at the forefront of reducing carbon emissions in the mobility sector, whether through low-emission vehicles, energy-efficient infrastructure, sustainable logistics, or other pioneering approaches. This prize recognizes startups that have transitioned from initial stages to significant growth, demonstrating impactful solutions for cleaner mobility. The award highlights the EIB’s commitment to fostering innovative projects that contribute to Europe’s climate goals and advance the green transition in transportation.
Your Prize
Will be awarded by one of the Vice Presidents of the European Investment Bank, offering increased visibility, strategic connections, and access to a dedicated investment screening committee with EIB investment officers.
River Mobility
Your solution
Contributes to a more sustainable future of inland waterways transportation by innovating in the fields of decarbonation, digitization, charging, green engines, logistics, autonomous boats and solutions that speed up the modal shift to blue sustainable mobility alternatives.
Your Prize
Will be awarded by Cécile Avezard, CEO at VNF. In addition to meeting with experts, VNF will offer visibility (exhibition during key professional events), and POC opportunities (with funding up to €500K through the PAMI).
Female Entrepreneur
Your solution
Was initiated, founded, or led by a female leader who is still bringing it forward today. It’s time we showcase feminine leadership and role models!
Your Prize
Your Prize will be awarded to you by François Durovray, French Minister of Transport.
Shared Mobility & Travel Tech
Your solution
Contributes to a more connected and sustainable future by innovating in the fields of shared mobility services and smart travel solutions. Whether through enhancing vehicle sharing systems (data and connected car, smart mobility platforms, operational efficiency, etc.) or via innovative travel technology or services, your solution helps reduce carbon emissions, minimize congestion or optimize user experience during travel or use of mobility service.
Your Prize
Will be awarded by Jehan de Thé, Group Public Affairs Director. Europcar will offer POC opportunities if the winner meets Europcar identified needs.
Rural & Island Mobility
Your solution
Your service or product contribute to reconnecting remote areas of the European Union, such as its oversees territories, which are suffering from a lack of mobility solutions.
Your Prize
Will be awarded by Vice President of the European Parliament, Younous Omarjee, at the Closing Ceremony. He will also invite the winner to present their technology at the European Parliament.
Rail Mobility
Your solution
Contributes to the digitalisation and sustainability of the passenger and/or freight rail sector. Your startup ties in with at least one of Europe’s Rail Flagship Areas, namely: Network management planning and control & Mobility Management in a multimodal environment; Digital & Automated up to Autonomous Train Operations; Intelligent and integrated asset management; A sustainable and green rail system; Sustainable Competitive Digital Green Rail Freight Services; Regional Rail Services / Innovative rail services to revitalise capillary lines; Innovation on new approaches for guided transport modes.
Your Prize
Will be awarded by Giorgio Travaini, Executive Director of Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking. The awarded startup will gain visibility within Europe’s Rail broad network and will be invited to showcase their product/innovation at relevant occasions.
EV battery care & lifecycle
Your solution
is designed to evaluate the residual value of EV batteries, enhance their state of health, improve maintenance and repair, or extend their lifespan, whether through software or hardware. Technologies or business models aiming to optimize the batteries value throughout their lifecycle or promote a sustainable reuse are also eligible.
The goal of the Prize is to support advancements in making electrification sustainable for drivers, customers, Ayvens and society at large.
Your Prize
Will be awarded by Vanessa Govi, Chief Innovation Officer of Ayvens group.
EV batteries are impacting Ayvens’ core business model while opening up new opportunities. Ayvens will examine closely the possibility of operational collaborations with applicants.
Maritime Mobility
Your solution
Aims to reduce the environmental impact of maritime activities while promoting sustainable, efficient, and connected maritime transport systems. Startups competing for this award will be those developing cutting-edge technologies such as smart ports, which integrate IoT and AI to optimize port operations, to enhance cargo management, automate docking procedures, enable real-time monitoring of vessels, and promote green port initiatives. Additionally, innovations focused on alternative propulsion technologies for ships, such as hydrogen, wind-assisted propulsion, or electric vessels, are also encouraged.
Your Prize
Will be awarded on behalf of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco at the Closing Ceremony. The winner will also be invited to present its solution to the government of Monaco (for potential business collaboration) and to the Prince Albert II Foundation (for potential investment).
ELIGIBILITY
EU countriesAustria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden |
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Horizon Europe associated countries (past, present, and transitional arrangements)Albania, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Faroe Islands, Georgia, Iceland, Israel, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Morocco, New Zealand, Norway, Serbia, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom |
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6th EDITION TIMELINE
THEY BELIEVE IN THE PRIZE
COFOUNDERS
EUROPEAN PARTNERS
ECOSYSTEM PARTNERS
Media and Ceremony Partners
From applicants to winners
The EUSP has one goal, accelerate the international expansion of the best European mobility startups!
Based on a very selective evaluation process with the best mobility experts:
- The TOP 50 will benefit from visibility and access to a private Demo Day with EU institutions 50+ European VCs and CVCs.
- The TOP 10 startups will be supported by our team, and benefit from a 3-month remote acceleration and investment program (lobbying, European expansion, tailored mentoring with Via ID), and funding opportunities (dilutive and non-dilutive).
- The TOP 4 will receive a tailored business consultancy package by Boston Consulting Group.
- In addition to the EUSP acceleration and investment program, our Special Prizes can offer access to expertise, POCs, visibility through events, and funding opportunities.
