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Mark Your Calendars!🗓️ Exciting things are happening over the next 2 months, and we don’t want you to miss out! 🎉 From Acceleration programs for Agrifood startups to Info Webinars, Online Events, Funding opportunities for Urban Mobility entrepreneurs, there’s something for everyone! Useful links: ➡️ Info Webinar | Innov4Mobility Winter School 2.0: https://lnkd.in/dXegWWaW ➡️ Startup Ecosystem: Mobility & Digital Scaleup Report: https://lnkd.in/dsPYTsPD ➡️ Course: Regulatory Affairs for Medical Devices: https://lnkd.in/dnhuv4ht ➡️ Matchmaking Event: Sustainable Urban Mobility: https://lnkd.in/dTUVDC7n ➡️ Data Hackathon Aveiro: https://lnkd.in/dkrJn_ii ➡️ EIT Urban Mobility - RAPTOR : https://lnkd.in/eYaCkkv9 ➡️ EIT Food - Entrepreneurship Programs: https://lnkd.in/gU-j8ue ➡️ AgriFood4Future - Acceleration Program: https://lnkd.in/dkWtYEuQ ➡️ EIT Urban Mobility: Scaling Startups Programme: https://lnkd.in/dPs2_Rdy 📌 Some dates are application deadlines, while others mark the day of the events and programs. Make sure you don’t miss a thing!

If you are an innovator or startup founder operating in the field of Urban Mobility know that EIT Urban Mobility just made your life way much easier by putting together a guide of their 2025 funding opportunities where you can find: ✅ Key dates for upcoming calls ✅ Essential information for applicants Access the Call Programme here: https://lnkd.in/dyUu6dUn and don't forget that if you are based in Portugal there's a RIS Hub managed by BGI - Sustainable Ventures that can get you all the support you need 🤝 #Funding #UrbanMobility #Startups #Innovation

🚀 That’s a wrap on the Mobility Data #Hackathon – Aveiro edition! Last week, brilliant minds came together to tackle real urban mobility challenges using data-driven solutions. From optimizing transport routes to making cities more sustainable, participants showcased incredible innovation and teamwork. A huge thank you to all the students and mobility enthusiasts who joined us, as well as our amazing mentors and partners who made this event possible! 🙌 #Mobility #Aveiro #SmartCities #Innovation #DataAnalysis

Any love birds out there? 💘 How about those who are passionate about entrepreneurship and innovation, driven to launch their product? Last year, ambitious teams took their startups to the next level with the EIT Digital Venture Incubation Program - and now, it’s your turn! The 2025 edition is on its way, bringing funding, mentoring, and training to help turn your prototype into a real product 🚀✨ Heard from João, one of the founders of ANIMOB, a digital matchmaking platform connecting livestock farmers 🐑 and landowners. The 2025 edition is on its way - stay tuned! 👀 #EITDigital #VentureIncubation #Startup #Entrepreneurship

Inspiring Matchmaking Event in Braga! 🚲🚀 BGI and Município de Braga brought together key players in urban mobility for the Matchmaking Session “Innovation for Sustainable Urban Mobility”. From public entities to startups, SMEs, and industry leaders, the event encouraged valuable connections and discussions on the future of sustainable urban transport. A huge thank you to everyone who joined, shared insights, and contributed to driving innovation forward! 💡🌱 EIT Urban Mobility, Município de Braga #Sustainable #Mobility #Innovation #Networking #Braga #UrbanMobility

BGI at Lisbon Food Affair! 🌱✨ From February 10th to12th, we will be at Lisbon Food Affair representing EIT Food as the Hub Manager in Portugal and its transformative programs for a more sustainable agrifood system. We’re also excited to showcase #AmpliAqua 🐟, an R&D unit in a pre-commercial phase dedicated to innovation and sustainability in land-based aquaculture. By promoting circularity, by-product valorization, and advanced technologies, AmpliAqua® supports the transformation of the aquaculture industry in line with the European Green Deal. And the best part? 🎉 We’re hosting a showcooking session using aromatic herbs from AmpliAqua - a true taste of sustainable innovation. 🍽️🌿 📍 Visit us at the 1E11a booth in Pavilhão 1 and let's connect! #LisbonFoodAffair #EITFood #AmpliAqua #Aquaponics #Sustainability #BGI #FutureOfFood #Showcooking

We have all experienced the struggle with traffic, parking, and city planning. But what if you could be part of the solution? 🤔 From predicting urban changes to optimizing transport and promoting sustainability, you can make a real impact with #Mobility Data #Hackathon – in Aveiro. 💡 Use real #Data from Aveiro to create smarter, more sustainable solutions. Ready to take on the challenge? Apply now for the event on February 12th: https://lnkd.in/dkrJn_ii 🚀 #Innovation #Opportunity #Students #SMEs #Researchers

How do you like to learn? 🌐 From the comfort of your couch? 📍 Or on the streets of Cyprus or Portugal? Whatever your style, we’ve got you covered with 5 incredible opportunities to explore urban mobility: 🌐 𝟭𝟱-𝗠𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝗣𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲’𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 A free course developed together with TUM to understand the benefits, challenges, and steps to implement this transformative concept in your city: https://lnkd.in/duvxR8kr 🌐 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗨𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀 (𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗣𝘀) A free course developed together with RUPPRECHT Consult to understand why SUMPs are essential for cities aiming for sustainable mobility: https://lnkd.in/diAcMxPn 🌐 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗮𝘀-𝗮-𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 (𝗠𝗮𝗮𝗦) 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 A free course developed together with RISE to explore the world of MaaS, its key players, challenges, and future potential: https://lnkd.in/dtVJMYXW 📍 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝟰𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 A 1-week program designed to tackle urban mobility challenges through entrepreneurial innovation in Aveiro, Portugal: https://lnkd.in/dG7jztN5 📍 𝗨𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆 𝗖𝘆𝗽𝗿𝘂𝘀 A five-day, challenge-based training programme that brings together passionate changemakers to tackle urban mobility challenges in Cyprus: https://lnkd.in/dfaAGxiz This #WorldEducationDay, take your pick and start learning—online or in person—with programmes designed to reshape the future of mobility! Looking for more? Follow our EIT Urban Mobility - Urban Mobility Explained (UMX) for new courses and opportunities! #UrbanMobility #Education #15MinuteCities #SustainableTransport EIT - European Institute of Innovation and Technology | Technical University of Munich | Rupprecht Consult GmbH | RISE Research Institutes of Sweden | Technische Universität Berlin | BGI - Sustainable Ventures | Kimitisik | CyprusInno

Relive the best moments from last year’s #Innov4Mobility Winter School!🌍 From team-building and masterclasses to hands-on projects and unforgettable social activities, last year's edition was packed with learning, networking, and fun!💡🎓 📢 Applications for the 2nd edition are now open! Join us in Aveiro this March for an immersive experience where you’ll work on real-world urban mobility challenges, connect with industry experts, and gain valuable skills. ✨ Travel, accommodation, and meals? Fully covered! ✨ 🔗 Don’t miss out - apply today: https://lnkd.in/dG7jztN5 #WinterSchool #UrbanMobility #Entrepreneurship #StudentOpportunities

Innovate - Test - Transform Urban Mobility! 🚀 Startups and SMEs, this is your chance to get 💡 €40,000 and a six-month pilot to tackle real urban mobility challenges in 14 European cities: https://lnkd.in/eYaCkkv9 Be part of RAPTOR 2025 by EIT Urban Mobility - where cities will meet innovative solutions 🚲🚊. 👉 For more information about the Call and how to apply, you can book a meeting with us: https://lnkd.in/d4ashH39