In partnership with the European Commission and under the patronage of the Polish Presidency of the EU, this year’s Award Ceremony is an official Side Event of the EU Industry Days 2025, taking place in Rzeszów on 5–6 June 2025.
The event will bring together Europe’s leading political and business figures from diverse sectors* to discuss the future of European innovation in sustainable mobility. Most importantly, the ceremony will celebrate and showcase the 10 most promising mobility startups in Europe, with live pitches on stage.
The evening will conclude with a networking cocktail, providing a unique opportunity to connect with innovators, policymakers, and industry leaders.
What to expect:
Live pitches by Europe’s Top 10 clean mobility startups
Keynotes and exchanges with leading voices in transport, innovation, and regional development
Audience and jury voting, followed by the announcement of the 4 Gold Award winners
VIP cocktail reception with key EU, national, and industry stakeholders
Special guests and contributors include:
Younous Omarjee, Vice-President, European Parliament
Teresa Czerwińska, Vice-President, European Investment Bank
Karima Delli, President of the Prize & Member of the European Parliament
Giorgio Travaini, Executive Director, Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking
Antoni Bielewicz, Executive Director, European Climate Foundation
Apostolos Tzitzikostas, European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism (remote)
Laurence Tubiana, CEO of the European Climate Foundation (remote)
Philippe Tabarot, French Minister of Transport (TBC)
Paulina Hennig-Kloska, Polish Minister of Climate (TBC)
With senior representatives from our key partners:
Ayvens, VNF, BCG, Via ID, Mastercard, Brisa Group, Groupe ADP, Mobilians, Nevomo, and Unicorn Factory Lisboa
This year’s ceremony will be a landmark moment for clean mobility innovation in Europe — spotlighting the entrepreneurs shaping the future of transport, and the leaders working to scale their impact.
The event will be livestreamed globally by World Technology and The Brussels Times.
We look forward to seeing you there — in person or online — as we crown this edition’s most promising mobility startups!