ChallengeMyCity is a service for European cities to test innovative mobility solutions that target their needs and can be integrated into their long-term mobility strategy. ChallengeMyCity call for solutions for the cities of Braga, and Heraklion / Larissa is open until 8 May and 29 May 2023 respectively. Any size company can apply with a market-ready innovative solution that helps solve a city mobility-related challenge. EIT Urban Mobility together with the European Commission offers:
- €60 000 in funding to implement a six-month pilot in the city
- Support from EIT Urban Mobility programme officer throughout the pilot implementation.
- Access to potential clients and city officials throughout the pilot / building success usecase story and networking
- Promotion of the solution in the Mobility Innovation Marketplace = visibility.
Braga (Portugal): deadline is 8 May
- Enhancing bike safety and monitoring cyclists´ flows
- Understanding and promoting active mobility in the city centre
- Improving monitoring and use of on-street parking spaces
- Encouraging alternative transportation for school commuting to decrease private car usage
Heraklion & Larissa (Greece): deadline is 29 May
Heraklion
- Creating micromobility hubs through secure bicycle parking
- Management and control of parking spaces for persons with reduced mobility (PRM) and logistics
- Control of motorised vehicle access in the pedestrianised area of the city centre
- Electric-powered micro-vehicle for PRM passengers’ mobility in the pedestrianised city centre
Larissa:
- Creating micromobility hubs through secure bicycle parking
- Collection of environmental and traffic data
- Management and control of parking spaces for PRM