Overview
The RIS Education Open Call 2026 is a funding opportunity under the EIT Urban Mobility initiative, with a total budget of €1,250,000. The call is specifically open for submissions from 25 June 2025 until 10 September 2025 at 17:00 Brussels time. It aims to support educational initiatives in the urban mobility sector. Eligible applicants include universities, research institutes, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), NGOs, and other public entities within countries designated as having modest or moderate innovation capacity. These countries encompass EU member states such as Bulgaria, Croatia, and Spain, along with several Horizon Europe associated countries like Albania and Ukraine, as well as various outermost regions of EU member states. The funding type is classified as grants, and while specific per-project funding amounts are not disclosed, it is anticipated that they will range from €50,000 to €200,000. The application process is a single-stage call that involves a two-phase evaluation: the first phase focuses on expert assessment of proposals submitted through the EIT Urban Mobility NetSuite platform, followed by a second phase involving selection by a committee. The call falls under the EIT Urban Mobility Business Plan 2023-2025 and ties into the broader Business Plan 2026-2028, which is subject to EIT approval. Further details regarding eligibility criteria, potential co-funding requirements, and success rates have not been specified and may require review of the call manual or additional resources. Overall, the RIS Education Open Call 2026 seeks to advance education in urban mobility, inviting innovative projects that foster learning and development in this vital sector. More information can be found on the EIT Urban Mobility website with further details forthcoming as the call period approaches.
Highlights
The RIS Education Open Call 2026 is an EU funding opportunity under the EIT Urban Mobility initiative.
General Information:
Opening date:25 June 2025
Deadline model:single-stage
Deadline date:10 September 2025, 17:00 (Brussels time)
Open For Submission
Expected duration of participation:Not specified
Total funding available:1,250,000.00 €
Project acronym:EITUM-BP23-25
Full name of the EU funded project:EIT Urban Mobility Business Plan 2023-2025
Grant agreement number:101112673
Topic:HORIZON-EIT - EIT Urban Mobility Business Plan 2023-2025
Submission & Evaluation Process:
The assessment of the proposals involves two stages:
Stage 1:Expert evaluation of proposals submitted via the EIT Urban Mobility NetSuite platform (see section 4.4 of the Call Manual for submission steps).
Stage 2:Selection by the Selection Committee.
Further Information:
This Call falls under the Business Plan 2026-2028, which remains subject to formal approval by the EIT. The conditions and funding allocation for this Call may be subject to change. Further information can be found at RIS Education Open Call 2026 - EIT Urban Mobility.
Task description:Not specified in the provided content.
Summary:
This opportunity, the RIS Education Open Call 2026, is part of the EIT Urban Mobility Business Plan. It offers €1,250,000 in funding. The call aims to support education-related projects within the urban mobility sector. The submission deadline is September 10, 2025. The evaluation process involves two stages: an expert evaluation via the EIT Urban Mobility NetSuite platform and a selection by a committee. The call is linked to the EIT Urban Mobility Business Plan 2023-2025 and falls under the broader Business Plan 2026-2028, which is subject to EIT approval and potential changes in conditions and funding. More details are available on the EIT Urban Mobility website.
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Breakdown
Eligible Applicant Types:The provided text does not explicitly state the eligible applicant types. Further information would be needed from the "Call Manual" or the linked "RIS Education Open Call 2026 - EIT Urban Mobility" document to determine the eligible applicant types.
Funding Type:The funding type is "GrantCascade funding".
Consortium Requirement:The provided text does not explicitly state whether a single applicant or a consortium is required. Further information would be needed from the "Call Manual" or the linked "RIS Education Open Call 2026 - EIT Urban Mobility" document to determine the consortium requirements.
Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility):The provided text does not explicitly state the geographic eligibility for applicants. The call is related to "RIS Education", which may imply a focus on the EIT Regional Innovation Scheme (RIS) countries, but this needs to be confirmed by consulting the "Call Manual" or the linked "RIS Education Open Call 2026 - EIT Urban Mobility" document.
Target Sector:The target sector is "Urban Mobility" and "Education". The call is specifically focused on "RIS Education" within the context of EIT Urban Mobility.
Mentioned Countries:No specific countries are mentioned in the provided text. The call is related to EIT Urban Mobility and potentially the EIT Regional Innovation Scheme (RIS), so the relevant regions would be the EU and potentially widening countries covered by the RIS scheme.
Project Stage:The provided text does not explicitly state the expected maturity of the project. The focus on "Education" suggests projects related to development, validation, or demonstration of educational programs or initiatives in the urban mobility sector. Further information would be needed from the "Call Manual" or the linked "RIS Education Open Call 2026 - EIT Urban Mobility" document to determine the project stage.
Funding Amount:The total funding available is €1,250,000.00. The funding range for individual projects is not specified in the provided text.
Application Type:The application type is an "Open Call".
Nature of Support:Beneficiaries will receive "money" through "GrantCascade funding".
Application Stages:The application process involves "two stages": Stage 1 is the expert evaluation, and Stage 2 is the selection by the Selection Committee.
Success Rates:The provided text does not provide information on success rates.
Co-funding Requirement:The provided text does not explicitly state whether co-funding is required. Further information would be needed from the "Call Manual" or the linked "RIS Education Open Call 2026 - EIT Urban Mobility" document to determine the co-funding requirements.
Summary:
This is an open call for proposals related to "RIS Education" within the EIT Urban Mobility framework. The call, named "RIS Education Open Call 2026", is part of the EIT Urban Mobility Business Plan 2023-2025 and falls under the broader Business Plan 2026-2028, which is subject to formal approval by the EIT. The total funding available is €1,250,000.00. The call aims to support educational initiatives in the urban mobility sector, potentially within the EIT Regional Innovation Scheme (RIS) countries. The application process involves two stages: expert evaluation and selection by a committee. The opening date for submissions is June 25, 2025, and the deadline is September 10, 2025, at 17:00 (Brussels time). Applicants must submit their proposals via the EIT Urban Mobility NetSuite platform. The specific eligibility criteria, consortium requirements, geographic eligibility, project stage expectations, funding ranges for individual projects, co-funding requirements, and success rates are not detailed in the provided text and require further investigation of the "Call Manual" or the linked "RIS Education Open Call 2026 - EIT Urban Mobility" document. The call is identified by the project acronym EITUM-BP23-25, and the grant agreement number is 101112673. The topic is HORIZON-EIT - EIT Urban Mobility Business Plan 2023-2025.
Short Summary
Impact This funding aims to support educational initiatives in sustainable urban mobility within lower-innovation regions. | Impact | This funding aims to support educational initiatives in sustainable urban mobility within lower-innovation regions. |
Applicant Applicants should possess skills in education, urban mobility, project management, and innovation. | Applicant | Applicants should possess skills in education, urban mobility, project management, and innovation. |
Developments The activities/projects will focus on developing curricula, training programs, or educational tools advancing urban transportation solutions. | Developments | The activities/projects will focus on developing curricula, training programs, or educational tools advancing urban transportation solutions. |
Applicant Type Universities, research institutes, SMEs, entrepreneurs, NGOs, and public entities from RIS-eligible regions. | Applicant Type | Universities, research institutes, SMEs, entrepreneurs, NGOs, and public entities from RIS-eligible regions. |
Consortium Single applicants are permitted, and partnerships may be involved but are not mandatory. | Consortium | Single applicants are permitted, and partnerships may be involved but are not mandatory. |
Funding Amount €1,250,000 total budget for the call, with individual project funding likely in the range of €50K–€200K. | Funding Amount | €1,250,000 total budget for the call, with individual project funding likely in the range of €50K–€200K. |
Countries Eligible countries include EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries, particularly those with modest or moderate innovation capacity. | Countries | Eligible countries include EU Member States and Horizon Europe Associated Countries, particularly those with modest or moderate innovation capacity. |
Industry Urban mobility education under EIT Urban Mobility's specialization. | Industry | Urban mobility education under EIT Urban Mobility's specialization. |
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