- Reference
EIT UM Financial Support to Startups (4th cut-off)- Implementing authority
- European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT)
- Programme
- EIT Urban Mobility (European Institute of Innovation & Technology)
- Deadline
- 16 Nov 2026, 17:00 CET
- Days left
- 12 days
- Total programme budget
- €14,000,000 sourceIndicative EIT funding for 2026-2028, of which about €4.5m is earmarked for innovations in RIS countries, which include Bulgaria.
- Per beneficiary
- up to €2,500,000 sourceUp to €2.5m per company. The form of the financial support is set out in the call manual and is not verified here.
- Max. funding intensity
- Not verified
- Own contribution
- Not verified
- Funding type
- Other
Total budget is not the amount one applicant can receive.
Overview
Financial support of up to €2.5m for mobility start-ups that are raising a pre-seed, seed or Series A round, from EIT Urban Mobility.
Summary written by YARD Law (AI-assisted) from the official sources. Not an official text.
Status: Open. The call page gives the fourth cut-off as 16 November 2026 at 17:00 CET; the call manual agrees. source
| Window | Opens | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4th cut-off | - | 16 Nov 2026, 17:00 CET source | Open |
Who can apply?
2 of 11 conditions confirmed
Pre-seed to Series A urban-mobility start-ups established in an EU Member State or Horizon Europe Associated Country, in an active fundraising round, with a pre-money valuation of no more than €50m.
| Requirement | Our record | source |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgarian or EU legal entity | Legal entity established in an EU Member State or Horizon Europe Associated Country. | source |
| SME, micro or large-enterprise eligibility | Not verified | |
| Startup or established business | Pre-seed to Series A, currently in an active fundraising round, pre-money valuation up to €50m. | source |
| Minimum operating history | Not verified | |
| Minimum turnover | Not verified | |
| Eligible sectors and NACE codes | Not verified | |
| Geographic eligibility | Not verified | |
| Linked and partner enterprise rules | Not verified | |
| Financial standing and outstanding public debts | Not verified | |
| Consortium or partnership requirements | Not verified | |
| Other programme-specific restrictions | Not verified |
Eligible investments
0 eligible · 0 conditional · 11 not verified
| Investment | Status | Our record |
|---|---|---|
| AI software development | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| AI integration and automation | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| Commercial software and licences | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| GPU servers, computing equipment and storage | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| Data-centre infrastructure | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| Cloud subscriptions and computing services | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| Staff and R&D expenditure | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| Machinery and industrial equipment | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| Energy-efficiency systems | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| Consulting and other professional services | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| Construction or renovation | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
Financial requirements
0 of 7 confirmed
| Minimum and maximum project value | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Grant percentage | Not verified |
| Required own contribution | Not verified |
| Advance payments | Not verified |
| Payment and reimbursement rules | Not verified |
| State-aid limitations | Not verified |
| Eligible and ineligible costs | Not verified |
Application process
10 steps
A practical outline. The call documents prevail wherever they differ.
Check eligibility
Read the call page and its guide or terms: who may apply, countries, company stage and any exclusions.
Gather supporting documents
Company registration details, team information, and anything the call names, such as a pitch deck or proof of an ongoing fundraising round.
Prepare the proposal
Answer the call's online form; most of these calls use short, structured applications.
Prepare the budget
Set out the costs or the amount requested in the format the call asks for.
Use the official channel
Apply on the platform named on the call page. Applications go to the programme or project, not to the European Commission.
Sign or confirm
Most platforms ask the applicant to confirm declarations online; some ask for a signed declaration of honour.
Meet the deadline
Deadlines are usually 17:00 CET; some calls have several cut-offs. 16 Nov 2026, 17:00 CET.
Evaluation and selection
External evaluators or a jury assess the applications; some calls add an interview or a pitch.
Sign the agreement
Selected applicants sign a sub-grant, prize or support agreement with the programme operator.
Deliver and report
Carry out the agreed work and report as the agreement sets out to receive the payments.
Required documents
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No document list recorded yet.
See the call manual for the application documents.
Official sources
3 official links
- Official programme announcement
- Financial Support to Startups Open Call - EIT Urban Mobility
- Application portal
- Not linked yet
- Guidelines for applicants
- Call Manual - Financial support to startups (PDF)
- Application templates
- Not linked yet
- Eligible-cost rules
- Not linked yet
- Official clarifications and amendments
- Not linked yet
- Managing authority contact
- Not linked yet
- Official news release
- Financial Support To Startups Open Call 2026 - EIT
Managing authority contact: EIT Urban Mobility. www.eiturbanmobility.eu/join-us/call-for-proposals
Questions and answers
4 questions
- Can a Bulgarian company apply for EIT Urban Mobility Startup Funding?
- Yes, EIT Urban Mobility Startup Funding is open to applicants from Bulgaria. Eligible applicants: Pre-seed to Series A urban-mobility start-ups established in an EU Member State or Horizon Europe Associated Country, in an active fundraising round, with a pre-money valuation of no more than €50m. EU and Horizon Europe Associated Countries; part of the budget is reserved for RIS countries such as Bulgaria.
- What is the deadline for EIT Urban Mobility Startup Funding?
- According to the official source, EIT Urban Mobility Startup Funding is open until 16 Nov 2026, 17:00 CET. Checked on 4 Nov 2026.
- How much funding can one company get from EIT Urban Mobility Startup Funding?
- One company can receive up to €2,500,000 from EIT Urban Mobility Startup Funding. The total budget of €14m is the whole programme envelope, not the amount one company can get.
- How do I apply for EIT Urban Mobility Startup Funding?
- Applications are made on the programme's own online platform, linked from the official call page. Official announcement: https://www.eiturbanmobility.eu/call-for-proposals/financial-support-to-startups-open-call-3/
Summary written by YARD Law (AI-assisted) from the official sources. Not an official text.
Conflicting information
1 source conflict(s)
Record history
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