The European Startup Prize for Mobility (EUSP), co-founded by Via ID, is back for its 6th edition, aiming to propel the most promising startups in sustainable mobility.
This unique European initiative seeks to identify, support, and give visibility to the young companies inventing the mobility of tomorrow. The 6th edition of the European Startup Prize for Mobility was officially launched on November 13, 2024, in Monaco, with the presence of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco and Karima Delli.
Applications are open until February 7, 2025, so don’t hesitate to apply now!
The EUSP: The Largest EU-Founded Prize and Acceleration Program for Sustainable Mobility
Co-founded in 2017 by Karima Delli, then Chairwoman of the Transport and Tourism Committee of the European Parliament, Via ID, and the strategic consultancy firm Boston Consulting Group, the European Startup Prize for Mobility has existed since 2018.
The ambition of this public-private initiative? To support and develop smart and sustainable mobility startups across Europe, nurturing the future leaders of tomorrow’s mobility. Each year, over 700 startups from across Europe apply to the EUSP, totaling more than 2,000 applications since its inception.
European Startup Prize for Mobility: 15 Dedicated Partners
Alongside its three founding partners, the European Startup Prize for Mobility benefits from the support of high-level public and private partners, including the European Investment Bank, Europcar Mobility Group, Voies Navigables de France, Ayvens, the European Climate Foundation, Europe’s Rail, Mobilians, and new partners such as Mastercard, Brisa Group, Groupe ADP, Nevomo, and Unicorn.
Why Apply to the European Startup Prize for Mobility?
The prize offers selected startups numerous opportunities:
- Visibility and International Recognition: Winners gain media visibility, a prestigious label, and a high-profile awards ceremony attended by thousands of professionals.
- Access to Funding: Through strategic partnerships, the EUSP connects startups with a vast network of institutional and private investors, as well as VCs and CVCs.
- Acceleration Program: The top 10 startups benefit from a 3-month acceleration program with Via ID, and the top 4 also receive an additional 6-week strategic support program from Boston Consulting Group.
- Collaborations with Major Companies: Winning startups gain privileged access to the innovation departments of multinational companies to accelerate their development.
Rules for applying can be found HERE.
New Features of the 6th Edition of the EUSP
This year, the EUSP introduces several special prizes in collaboration with leading European partners. These awards will highlight innovations in specific sectors, such as maritime mobility, battery lifecycle management, and rural mobility. A special category will also reward a Ukrainian startup for its commitment in challenging conditions.
So don’t wait! Applications are open until February 7, 2025, for startups from across Europe and Horizon Europe-associated countries. More information is available at https://startupprize.eu.
