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Application Deadline
September 8, 2025
Duration
2.5 Months
Language
English
Price
Free
Location
Online
For more information, contact: urban.mobility@bgi.pt
Ready to launch your venture in urban mobility?
The Urban Mobility Startup Creation Program is the gateway to help you build and incorporate your startup from the ground up. If you have a bold idea to reshape how cities move, this is your chance to transform it into a fully established company and compete for up to 10,000€ in prizes.
What you’ll gain?
• Compete for €10,000 in prizes awarded to the top two teams
• Receive expert one-on-one mentorship from top international business and mobility specialists
• Validate your product idea and build a strong, investor-ready MVP
• Establish your urban mobility venture with tailored venture-building support
• Pitch at Demo Day in front of early-stage investors and get ready for pre-seed investment opportunities
• Join Europe’s leading urban mobility innovation ecosystem (EIT Urban Mobility)
Who should apply?*
• Early-stage entrepreneurs at the concept or prototype stage
• Aspiring founders in the process of venture creation
• Teams and founders with technical expertise who need support on the business side
• Pre-incorporation teams
• Student entrepreneurs.
* Teams must not be legally incorporated at the time of application and only One application per team is allowed. Gender-balanced teams are strongly encouraged and will receive positive consideration in the selection process.
Overview
The Urban Mobility Startup Creation Program is an initiative led by BGI and co-financed by EIT Urban Mobility, designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs build and launch high-impact ventures in the urban mobility space. This program supports early-stage teams in progressing from concept to MVP, through hands-on learning, mentorship, and access to key startup tools and networks. Ultimately, it will guide participants through the journey of building their own startup in the urban mobility sector.
Focus topics for the program:
• Urban Logistics,
• Electrification & Alternative Fuels,
• Public Transport,
• Mobility Data Management,
• Health and Mobility.
* Eligibility is not entirely limited to the topics listed above. If you are working on a different topic please state it in the application.
Program timeline & structure
Phase 1:
Bootcamp
22 & 29 Set 2025 | Online
An intensive two-day bootcamp designed to strengthen entrepreneurial skills and tackle the core challenges early-stage teams face when building a startup. The sessions focus on key areas such as:
• Defining the problem, solution, and value proposition;
• Developing a viable business model;
• Identifying target markets and customer segments;
• troduction to IP and legal framework;
• Building the right team.
Participants will also receive tailored guidance from industry experts and forge valuable mentor connections for ongoing support.
Phase 2:
Structured Mentorship
1 Oct - 25 Nov 2025 | Online
An 8-week mentorship phase built around a customized Go-To-Market Plan (GTMP), guiding each team through key milestones and strategic goals. Participants will have weekly mentor meetings to ensure steady progress, focused problem-solving, and tailored support to overcome core challenges.
Phase 3:
Demo Day
December 2025 | Online
The program concludes with a high-impact Demo Day, where teams present their MVP and Go-To-Market Plan to a jury of experts and potential early-stage investors. The event showcases progress, spotlights top projects, and opens doors to follow-up support and funding opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is the program free?
Yes, the program is free for all selected participants. It is co-funded by EIT Urban Mobility and BGI. We just ask for your commitment and motivation.
2.What’s the program format?
The entire program is delivered fully online, enabling broad accessibility while ensuring high-quality mentorship, training, and peer learning.
3.Is there a prize for the winning team?
The two best evaluated teams will get a prize each.
4. Do I need a startup to apply?
No. You do not need to have a registered company. This program is designed for early-stage ventures.
5. Can I apply as a team?
Yes. Teams are welcome to apply. Each team should assign a lead applicant who will be the main point of contact. This does not exclude solo founders, who are also welcome to apply.
6. What language will the program be delivered in?
English.
7. How will my research and intellectual property be protected during the UMDisruptor Program?
Your project confidentiality is a priority. While you are free to choose what details you share during the program, all mentors collaborating with the teams in the program are required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to ensure your intellectual property remains protected.
8. What is the duration of the program?
The program starts on 22 September and finishes on 2 December (2.5 Months)
