RIS Education Open Call 2027

RIS Education Open Call 2027 by EIT Urban Mobility funds education and capacity-building projects to strengthen innovation, entrepreneurship and urban mobility across RIS countries. The call covers five RISE topics (capacity-building, education and training, winter/summer schools, scaling initiatives, and network building) with total indicative EIT funding of approximately €2,600,000 and maximum per-project caps up to €300,000 depending on topic. Eligible applicants are legal entities established in EU Member States and Horizon Europe-associated countries, accepting mono- and multi-participant proposals, and applications must be submitted via the EIT Urban Mobility Programmes Portal (NetSuite) by 8 September 2026, 17:00 CEST. For queries applicants may contact academyCall@eiturbanmobility.eu.

What it funds

Scope and topics

Grants for education and capacity-building activities that strengthen innovation, entrepreneurship and urban mobility in RIS countries. Activities include training, summer/winter schools, scaling local initiatives and network building.

Indicative budget:Total EIT funding approx. €2,600,000. Maximum per project: RISE1 and RISE2 up to €300,000; RISE3 up to €180,000 (max €90,000 per edition); RISE4 up to €140,000; RISE5 up to €70,000.

Who can apply

All legal entities established in EU member states and Horizon Europe associated countries:universities, research organisations, SMEs, start-ups, cities and other public or private bodies. Open to mono- and multi-participant proposals; mono-beneficiary applicants must be based in a RIS country.

Key practical details

1. 1Deadline: 8 September 2026, 17:00 CEST
2. 2Project durations: typically 9–23 months depending on topic; specific maxima per RISE category apply
3. 3Submission via EIT Urban Mobility Programmes Portal (NetSuite)

Evaluation and contract timeline:evaluation Sep–Oct 2026, results communicated Nov–Dec 2026, subgrant agreements Dec 2026–Jan 2027; tentative project start 1 January 2027.

Applicants should consult the Call Manual and Guidelines for applicants for financial rules, templates and submission instructions RIS Education call page ¹

Footnotes

1. 1Call documentation, templates and application process details are available on the EIT Urban Mobility call webpage and in the Call Manual.

Opportunity summary

The RIS Education Open Call 2027, issued under the EIT Urban Mobility Business Plan 2026-2028 (identifier HORIZON-EIT), seeks proposals that support the Regional Innovation Scheme (RIS) education objectives: capacity building in innovation and entrepreneurship, and education and training in urban mobility. The call targets educational activities that improve transferrable skills, reach broad audiences, produce lasting impact and contribute to innovation and entrepreneurship in RIS countries. The total indicative EIT funding allocated to this call is approximately €2,600,000. Deadline for submission is 8 September 2026, 17:00 CEST.

Call topics (RISE) overview:Proposals may address one of five general topics: RISE1 Capacity-Building in Innovation and Entrepreneurship; RISE2 Education and Training Activities in Urban Mobility; RISE3 Organisation of Winter and Summer Schools; RISE4 Scaling up of Local, Regional and National Initiatives; RISE5 Network building with educational players.

Key administrative facts

Call reference on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal:competitive call id 14501, CCM2 id 48939761. Applications must be submitted through the EIT Urban Mobility Programmes Portal (NetSuite) selecting RIS Education 2nd Open Call BP26-28. The call follows a single-stage submission model. Indicative timeline: evaluation September–October 2026; communication of results November–December 2026; signature of subgrant agreements December 2026–January 2027; tentative project start 1 January 2027; tentative project end latest 30 November 2028.

Where and who can apply:This Call is open to all types of legal entities established in EU Member States and/or third countries associated to Horizon Europe. Eligible legal entities include universities, research organisations, SMEs, startups, cities and other public or private legal persons. Applicants may be EIT Urban Mobility partners or non-partners. Proposals can be mono-participant (single legal entity) or multi-participant. In the multi-participant case, there must be at least two independent legal entities from at least one RIS country. Mono-beneficiary proposals must be led by an applicant established in a RIS country. When consortia include entities from only one country or are mono-beneficiary, proposals must demonstrate how they will achieve pan-European impact and involve knowledge triangle actors (academia, research, industry and cities).

Structured extraction of opportunity attributes

Below are the structured categorizations and detailed specifics extracted from the call documentation.

1. 1Eligible Applicant Types: universities, research organisations, SMEs, startups, cities, public administrations, industry partners, NGOs, and other legal entities established in EU Member States or Horizon Europe associated third countries. Former EIT Urban Mobility RIS Hubs and entities from Outermost Regions are explicitly encouraged to apply. Proposals may be submitted by entities that are or are not EIT Urban Mobility partners.
2. 2Funding Type: grant funding (EIT co-funding in the form of subgrants). The call is part of EIT funding mechanisms under the EIT Urban Mobility KIC.
3. 3Consortium Requirement: both single (mono-participant) and multi-participant proposals are allowed. Multi-participant proposals must include at least two independent legal entities from at least one RIS country. Mono-participant proposals must be from a RIS country and must explain how pan-European dimension is achieved when relevant.
4. 4Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): EU Member States and third countries associated to Horizon Europe. The call specifically targets RIS countries (Regional Innovation Scheme) though it does not list individual countries in the published summary. Applicants from Outermost Regions are explicitly invited.
5. 5Target Sector: education and training in urban mobility, innovation and entrepreneurship capacity building. Sectors involved typically include academia, research, industry, cities and public administration; thematic focus: urban mobility, innovation, entrepreneurship, and transferable skills for mobility innovation.
6. 6Mentioned Countries: no specific countries are listed in the scraped content. Eligibility is defined by location of legal entity in EU Member States or Horizon Europe associated third countries; RIS countries are targeted. (Therefore reported region: EU and Horizon Europe associated countries.)
7. 7Project Stage: activities expected range from capacity building and training (education stage) to scaling local/regional initiatives (demonstration / scaling). Typical maturity expected: education and capacity-building activities, development/implementation and scaling of initiatives; not basic research-only. RISE3 (schools) can be short-term educational events; RISE4 targets scaling of existing initiatives.
8. 8Funding Amount: total indicative EIT funding ~€2,600,000. Maximum EIT funding per project by topic: RISE1 and RISE2 up to €300,000 each; RISE3 up to €180,000 per project with a maximum of €90,000 per edition; RISE4 maximum €140,000 per project; RISE5 maximum €70,000 per project. See table below for summary.
9. 9Application Type: open competitive call with a single-stage submission. Applications must be submitted through the EIT Urban Mobility Programmes Portal (NetSuite); select the specified call. Info webinar and guidance available; applicants should consult the Call Manual and Guidelines for applicants.
10. 10Nature of Support: monetary subgrant funding (financial support) plus non-financial support from the KIC ecosystem (networking, visibility, potential integration with EIT Urban Mobility activities). The primary direct support is monetary (subgrant).
11. 11Application Stages: single-stage submission. Evaluation and award process includes evaluation (September–October 2026), communication of results (Nov–Dec 2026) and subgrant agreement signature (Dec 2026–Jan 2027).
12. 12Success Rates: not specified in the published documents. No explicit success rate or historical selection ratio provided in the call materials.
13. 13Co-funding Requirement: the call documentation summary does not state a mandatory co-funding percentage in the scraped excerpt. Applicants are referred to the Call Manual (Section 4 Financial aspects) and Guidelines for applicants for detailed financial rules, budgets, eligibility of costs and co-funding provisions. Applicants should consult Section 4 of the Call Manual and the financial templates for information on eligible costs and any co-funding obligations.
14. 14Templates and Required Documents: the call references a Financial Support Agreement (FSA) template and a Declaration of Honour (DoH) template. Additional reference documents include the Call Manual (detailed proposal submission process, section 7), Guidelines for applicants, Horizon Europe Annotated Grant Agreement, Project Implementation Handbook, EIT Impact Framework (2022-2027) and EIT Urban Mobility Strategic Agenda 2021-2027. Applicants are encouraged to watch the call info session recording and to contact academyCall@eiturbanmobility.eu for queries.

Duration and project timing constraints

Permitted project durations vary by RISE topic and must be justified by project scope and activities: RISE1, RISE2 and RISE4: between 12 and 23 months (latest end date 30 November 2028). RISE3 (Winter and Summer Schools): between 9 and 23 months; if activity exceeds 12 months the activity is expected to be repeated in the following year (and maximum funding per edition applies). RISE5: maximum 12 months. Proposals should not default to maximum length and must justify the proposed duration.

Application and evaluation process

Submission channel:EIT Urban Mobility Programmes Portal (NetSuite). Applicants must select RIS Education 2nd Open Call BP26-28. The call is single-stage: applicants submit full proposals by the deadline. Evaluation is scheduled for September–October 2026, and successful applicants will be informed November–December 2026. Subgrant agreements are to be signed December 2026–January 2027. Applicants should follow the Call Manual (proposal submission process) and Guidelines for applicants for the required proposal structure, annexes, budget templates and documentation. An information webinar was held on 17 June 2026 to explain application and financial requirements and NetSuite usage.

Proposal documentation and templates:Mandatory and recommended documents include the Call Manual (with section 7 on Proposal submission process), Guidelines for applicants, Financial Support Agreement (FSA) template and Declaration of Honour (DoH) template. Further reference documents: Horizon Europe Annotated Grant Agreement, Project Implementation Handbook, EIT Impact Framework and the EIT Urban Mobility Strategic Agenda. Applicants should consult Section 4 of the Call Manual for detailed financial information including eligible costs and funding rules ¹.

Additional notes and practical advice

- When submitting mono-participant or single-country multi-participant proposals, explicitly describe how pan-European reach and impact will be achieved and how the knowledge triangle is integrated into the project. - Ensure the project duration matches the planned activities and avoid defaulting to the maximum permitted duration. - Check the Call Manual for details on eligible and non-eligible costs, reporting obligations and co-funding expectations. - Use the NetSuite portal for submission and allow time to register and familiarise with the system. - Contact academyCall@eiturbanmobility.eu for procedural or content queries and consult the recording of the info session for practical tips.

What is this opportunity about?

The RIS Education Open Call 2027 finances education, training and capacity-building activities to strengthen innovation and entrepreneurship in urban mobility across the EIT Urban Mobility Regional Innovation Scheme (RIS). It supports a range of activities from skills training, summer and winter schools, network building and scaling of local initiatives. The primary aim is to increase transferable skills, expand market reach, and ensure lasting impact in RIS countries by leveraging the EIT Urban Mobility network of academia, research, industry and cities. The funding is provided as EIT subgrants with specific per-project caps per RISE topic and requires applicants to demonstrate alignment with RIS objectives, involvement of the knowledge triangle and justification for project duration and scope.

Footnotes

1. 1Call webpage and full call documents (Call Manual, Guidelines for applicants, templates) are available on the EIT Urban Mobility call page and EU Funding & Tenders Portal: RIS Education Open Call 2027 - EIT Urban Mobility RIS Education Open Call 2027.

Call Objectives and Strategic Focus

The RIS Education Open Call 2027, funded by EIT Urban Mobility, aims to support projects that advance the Regional Innovation Scheme (RIS) strategy by delivering high-quality education, reaching large audiences, and fostering lasting innovation and entrepreneurship in urban mobility across RIS countries ¹. The call specifically targets capacity building in innovation and entrepreneurship, with activities designed to improve transferable skills that lead to further urban mobility innovation ².

Five Key Activity Topics (RISE 1-5)

1. 1RISE1: Capacity-Building in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
2. 2RISE2: Education and Training Activities in Urban Mobility
3. 3RISE3: Organisation of Winter and Summer Schools
4. 4RISE4: Scaling up of Local, Regional and National Initiatives
5. 5RISE5: Network building with educational players

Total Indicative Funding:Approximately €2,600,000 is allocated to this call, with specific maximums per project depending on the topic ³.

Eligibility and Applicant Requirements

The call is open to all legal entities established in EU Member States and Horizon Europe-associated countries, including universities, research organizations, SMEs, start-ups, and cities ¹. Applicants must demonstrate expertise and previous experience in developing capacity-building projects in urban mobility or innovation and entrepreneurship ¹.

Proposal Types:Both mono-participant and multi-participant proposals are accepted. Multi-participant proposals must include at least two independent legal entities from at least one RIS country, while mono-beneficiary applicants must be from a RIS country ¹.

Key Application Timeline and Deadlines

1. 1Call Opening: 1 June 2026
2. 2Info Webinar: 17 June 2026, 11:00–13:00 CEST
3. 3Application Deadline: 8 September 2026, 17:00 CEST
4. 4Evaluation: September–October 2026
5. 5Results Communication: November–December 2026
6. 6Agreement Signature: December 2026–January 2027
7. 7Project Start: 1 January 2027
8. 8Project End: 30 November 2028

Submission Process and Financial Conditions

Applications must be submitted via the EIT Urban Mobility Programmes Portal (NetSuite) under the call "RIS Education 2nd Open Call BP26-28" ¹. The funding rate requires a minimum co-funding rate of 25% for RISE1, RISE2, RISE3, and RISE5, while RISE4 requires a 50% co-funding rate ⁴.

Contact for Support:Applicants can contact academyCall@eiturbanmobility.eu for technical or content-related queries ¹.

Footnotes

1. 1Official Call Page: RIS Education Open Call 2027 - EIT Urban Mobility
2. 2EIT Urban Mobility Strategic Agenda: EIT Urban Mobility Strategic Agenda 2021-2027
3. 3Funding Allocation Details: EIT Funding Allocation
4. 4Cascade Funding Hub: EIT Urban Mobility - RIS Education OC 2027