Deadline: 29-Sep-2026
The UMX Open Call, managed under EIT Urban Mobility, aims to strengthen professional education and training in the urban mobility sector. It focuses on closing knowledge gaps and improving the skills of professionals working toward more sustainable, inclusive, and liveable cities across Europe and associated Horizon Europe countries.
Programme Objective
The main objective is to accelerate systemic transformation in urban mobility by:
- Improving skills and capabilities of mobility professionals
- Supporting cities and local governments in mobility transformation
- Delivering high-quality, scalable training programmes
- Promoting lifelong learning in urban mobility sectors
- Enhancing innovation and entrepreneurship in mobility education
- Strengthening financial sustainability of training initiatives
- Encouraging replication of successful learning models across regions
Focus Areas
The programme supports training and capacity-building initiatives that include:
- Urban mobility planning and innovation
- Sustainable transport systems and infrastructure
- City-level mobility transformation strategies
- Professional training and upskilling programmes
- Lifelong learning models for mobility professionals
- Entrepreneurship and innovation in mobility solutions
- Knowledge transfer and applied learning in urban mobility
Funding Details
- Total indicative budget: €2–4 million
- Maximum funding per proposal: €700,000
- Additional benefit: Potential reduction in first-year membership fees for new members of EIT Urban Mobility if funding is below €30,000
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants include:
- Small and medium enterprises (SMEs)
- Universities and academic institutions
- Research and technology organisations (RTOs)
- Cities and public authorities
- Large enterprises and private companies
Geographic Eligibility
- EU Member States
- Third countries associated with Horizon Europe
Proposal Structure Requirements
The programme allows:
- Mono-participant proposals (single organisation)
- Multi-participant consortia
Additional requirement for mono or single-country proposals:
Applicants must demonstrate a strong pan-European dimension by:
- Involving instructors and experts from multiple European countries
- Including cross-country case studies and content
- Designing programmes with international relevance
- Planning replication of courses in multiple cities or regions
Key Principles of the Programme
The UMX Open Call emphasizes:
- Scalability of training programmes
- Long-term financial sustainability
- High-quality educational design
- Practical, real-world applicability
- Replicability across different European contexts
- Strong impact on urban mobility systems
Why This Programme Matters
This initiative addresses critical skill gaps in urban mobility by developing a trained workforce capable of driving sustainable city transformation. It strengthens collaboration between cities, academia, and industry while supporting innovation in mobility education. By promoting scalable and replicable training models, it contributes to long-term improvements in urban sustainability and quality of life.
Key Expected Outcomes
The programme aims to achieve:
- Improved professional capacity in urban mobility sectors
- Stronger collaboration across European cities and organisations
- Wider adoption of sustainable mobility practices
- Increased innovation in mobility training and education
- Scalable and replicable professional learning models
- Enhanced transformation of urban transport systems
Conclusion
The UMX Open Call under EIT Urban Mobility provides strategic funding to develop scalable and sustainable urban mobility training programmes. It strengthens professional skills, fosters innovation, and supports long-term transformation of cities into more sustainable and liveable environments across Europe and Horizon Europe-associated countries.
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