Deadline: 30-Sep-2025
EIT Urban Mobility has launched the Urban Mobility Explained (UMX) Open Call, inviting organisations and experts to submit proposals aimed at advancing sustainable professional training and services in urban mobility. The goal is to close the knowledge gap and support the development of high-quality learning experiences for mobility professionals, especially at the city and local levels.
The call targets activities that enhance professional capabilities and foster systemic changes toward more liveable urban environments. It prioritizes proposals offering impactful and financially sustainable educational experiences using a variety of learning formats, with support from EIT Urban Mobility’s extensive network and expertise.
Proposals should align with the strategic objectives of EIT Urban Mobility’s Academy. These objectives include promoting lifelong learning, encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship, and incorporating the EIT Label where applicable. The call seeks scalable and replicable educational initiatives.
The total indicative EIT funding for this call is between EUR 2–4 million, with each proposal eligible for a maximum of EUR 700,000.
Seven types of activities are eligible for funding under this call: development and commercialization of face-to-face courses, particularly those meeting EIT Label standards; replication and scaling of successful training programmes; redesign of non-UMX courses for UMX audiences; and delivery of custom course pathways through training support services.
Proposals should demonstrate alignment with EIT Urban Mobility’s strategic education goals, compliance with EIT Label standards when required, and a clear potential for long-term impact, scalability, and financial sustainability.
The call is open to all legal entities in EU Member States and Horizon Europe-associated third countries. These may include SMEs, universities, research organizations, cities, or large businesses. Both single-entity and multi-entity proposals are accepted.
Mono-participant or country-specific proposals must ensure a pan-European dimension. This can be achieved by enrolling international participants, featuring case studies and instructors from across Europe, and replicating the courses in different regions. Participants are expected to first establish course quality in one market, then expand it to others.
The knowledge triangle—linking academia, industry, and cities—must be reflected by involving city and industry partners in the creation and delivery of educational content. These partners may also benefit from the training provided.
There are special considerations for applicants from Switzerland and temporary eligibility conditions for Hungarian universities, which must be reviewed separately.
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