EIT Urban Mobility is excited to announce the selected startups and SMEs for the 2026 edition of its flagship RAPTOR (Rapid Applications for Transport) programme. This year, 14 European cities have selected innovative solutions to address locally identified mobility challenges, working directly with startups and SMEs to test them in real urban environments.
By opening their urban environments to real-world testing, participating cities are playing a leading role in accelerating mobility innovation. RAPTOR enables cities and startups to co-create, validate and refine solutions together. From electrification and active mobility to urban logistics, public transport optimisation, road safety, and data-driven decision-making, this year’s pilots reflect the diverse priorities of cities across Europe.
Adriana Diaz, Director of Innovation at EIT Urban Mobility, said:
“RAPTOR continues to demonstrate the power of collaboration between cities and innovators and the key role of agile innovation programmes. By focusing on locally identified challenges and enabling rapid testing in real-world conditions, RAPTOR helps cities access highly innovative solutions while giving startups the opportunity to validate and scale their innovations. Together, they are shaping more sustainable, inclusive and resilient urban mobility systems across Europe.”
A city-by-city look at the RAPTOR 2026 projects (....)