This Call falls under Innovation’s Targeted Projects Programme. This Programme has recently been initiated to address a) gaps in our innovation portfolio with regards to the business plan, strategic agenda, and b) external changes and influences such as technological developments, policies/regulations, and (urgent) events.
Main features of the call
The Call involves four separate topics. Each of them will be a standalone project and as such each topic should be applied to separately.
- Topic 1- The uptake of hydrogen refuelling stations for sustainable urban transport.
- Topic 2 – Mitigating non-exhaust pollution stemming from urban transport.
- Topic 3 – Achieving Vision Zero and safety for vulnerable urban road user.
- Topic 4- Promoting a competitive and sustainable European cycling industry.
Call info sessions
EIT Urban Mobility will host online information sessions on 3, 4 and 10 September 2024 focused on the Call content, the topics, and requirements, as well as on the general procedures, such as the submission and evaluation process and the proposal submission tool.
| Topic covered | Date and time (CET) | Links |
| Info webinar: Call launch and Q&A Topic explanation, guidelines to application, and hands-on demonstration of the Netsuite online submission tool. This covers registration, proposal creation, budget set up and submission. | 03 September, 15h00–17h00 CET | Watch here Slides |
| Info webinar: Commercialisation and financial sustainability Information session on how proposals should address commercialisation and the project’s contribution to EIT Urban Mobility’s financial sustainability. | 04 September, 11h00–12h00 CET | Watch here Slides |
| Info webinar: Intellectual property Information session on how proposals should address intellectual property rights and commercial exploitation of IP assets. | 10 September, 09h30–11h00 CET | https://eiturbanmobility-eu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TC6fvqXVTsWXE9PwRTkPcQ |
Contact details
| Type of contact | Team | |
| For content, topic-related related questions | Innovation area | [email protected] |
Call summary
| Call for Applications Main Features[1] | |
| Key dates of the Call calendar | – Call opening: 14 August 2024 – Call closure: 15 October 2024 at 17.00 CET – Eligibility and admissibility check: October 2024 – Evaluation of proposals: October – November 2024 – Communication of results: November 2024 – Conditions clearance and stand-still period: December 2024 – Tentative start of the projects: January 2025 |
| Total estimated EIT Funding allocated to this Call | €5 million. |
| Link to the submission portal | Refer to Section 4.2 of the Call Manual on how and when to apply |
| List of documents to be submitted | – Application form available on the Netsuite online submission portal. – Annex – Business model canvas. – (If applicable) Letter of commitment from observer demo host (if not listed as project partner). – (Recommended) Freedom to Operate study; link to 1-minute video of the proposed solution. |
| List of documents to take into consideration | – Call Manual – EIT Urban Mobility Strategic Agenda 2021–2027 – List of KPIs – Guidelines for Applicants – Application form template – Eligibility of expenditure – Appeal procedure – Project Implementation Handbook – Financial Support Agreement (FSA) template – Financial Sustainability Guidelines – Horizon Europe Model Grant Agreement – Business Model Canvas template – Letter of commitment from observer demo host template – Annex II – Additional grant for ‘equity shares’ |
| Short summary of the topics to be addressed | Topic 1: The uptake of hydrogen refuelling stations for sustainable urban transport This topic covers easy-to-deploy and/or hydrogen refuelling solutions that comply with a majority of EU countries’ safety regulation requirements and go beyond the current status of art for such stations. Topic 2: Mitigating non-exhaust pollution stemming from urban transport This topic covers solutions for the reduction of non-exhaust emissions (NEE) at source, NEE filtration near the source, NEE removal from the environment, and advanced non-exhaust particulate matter (PM) emissions monitoring. Topic 3: Achieving Vision Zero and safety for vulnerable urban road users This topic covers Intelligent transport systems solutions that reduce the number of fatalities and severe injuries on urban roads by preventing collisions, with a primary focus on vulnerable road users. Topic 4: Promoting a competitive and sustainable European cycling industry This topic covers solutions related to e-bike compliance with the new EU battery regulations, new business models and services for the cycling industry, and (e-)bike manufacturing innovations that promote onshoring and sustainable manufacturing. |
| Evaluation criteria (first stage – external expert evaluators) | For the strategic fit evaluation: – contribution to EIT Urban Mobility Strategic Objectives and EU dimension, – alignment with the scope of the relevant topic, – potential to achieve the expected outcomes and impacts. For the full proposal evaluation: – excellence: novelty and innovation, – impact: social, economic, financial and general sustainability, – quality and efficiency of the implementation. |
| Portfolio selection criteria (second stage – internal selection committee) | – Business intelligence, including applicant’s track record and viability – Portfolio fit, complementarity of the proposal, and alignment with strategic priorities and call topics. |
[1] Please note that this calendar is indicative. Dates may be subject to slight changes.
