European Startup Prize for Mobility #6

Shaping the future of mobility in Europe! We support the best mobility startups in their European expansion.

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Is your startup making mobility more sustainable and smarter?

European startups in clean mobility: this is YOUR MOMENT to shine! The European Startup Prize for Mobility brings together all major EU institutions, national authorities and leading multinational companies to scout and boost Europe’s most promising clean mobility startups. The Prize was launched in 2017 by Karima Delli, former Chairwoman of the European Parliament’s Transport Committee, Boston Consulting Group, a world’s leading consulting firm and Via ID, one of France’s largest mobility investor and accelerator. Find more information on our website : https://startupprize.eu

By applying to the European Startup Prize for Mobility, you’re not just competing for awards - you’re unlocking unparalleled opportunities to scale your business, gain unmatched visibility all over the continent and connect with the most influential players in the mobility ecosystem. Imagine presenting your innovation to top-tier investors, receiving strategic guidance from global experts and joining an exclusive network that opens doors throughout Europe! This is your chance to fast-track your growth, gain continental recognition and become a leader in clean mobility.

The EUSP has one clear goal: accelerate the European expansion of the best mobility startups. Whether or not you win, you’ll still benefit from participation, as all startups will have the chance to be connected with our ecosystem and to build privileged relationships with our numerous partners. Seize this chance to transform your startup into a European success story - APPLY NOW.

For the best startups, selected through a rigorous evaluation process by European mobility experts, even greater opportunities await:

The TOP 50 startups will benefit from visibility and access to a private Demo Day with 100+ European VCs and CVCs.
The TOP 10 startups will be supported by our team, benefit from a 3-month remote acceleration and investment program powered by Via ID (lobbying, European expansion, mentoring) and funding opportunities (dilutive and non-dilutive).
The TOP 4 startups, selected from the TOP 10, will also benefit from a personal strategic business consultancy provided by Boston Consulting Group. Boston Consulting Group, a co-founder of the Prize, is offering an exceptional package for the TOP 4 startups, who will be selected among the TOP 10. For six weeks during the Fall of 2025, a team of BCG consultants will accompany the winning startups on a tailored topic of their choice. This could be on accelerating their development, addressing challenges such as market positioning, fundraising preparation, client acquisition or other topics of strategic importance for each of the startups. What makes this offer truly remarkable is that it provides access to BCG’s unparalleled senior expertise - widely regarded as one of the world’s leading consulting firms - completely free of charge. This programme is a unique opportunity for startups to gain professional insight and strategies that can drive their growth all over Europe.
In addition to the EUSP acceleration and investment program, our Special Prizes sponsored by our corporate and public Partners can offer access to expertise, POCs, visibility through events, and funding opportunities.

Apply from November 13, 2024
End of applications: February 7, 2025

The prize categories

Revealing Europe’s TOP 10 startups in sustainable mobility, with also 9 Special Prizes in each of the industries below

TOP 10

Are you among 10 best mobility startups in Europe?

Discover the acceleration program

Access to our equity-free and free of charge, unique EU-founded acceleration and investment program (providing visibility, investment, mentoring, and advocacy to the EU).

9 SPECIAL PRIZES

Are you the best startup in your very own industry?

Discover the prize categories

Gain multiple opportunities via our one-stop-shop to EU public and private partners in search of investment, industry partnerships, and business opportunities.

Eligible countries:

EU countries

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden

Horizon Europe-associated countries
Albania, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Faroe Islands, Georgia, Iceland, Israel, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Morocco, New Zealand, Norway, Serbia, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom.

The Timeline

APPLICATION PROCESS

Until February 7, 2025

Make your startup a European success!

Submissions are open for startups to apply!

TOP 50 ANNOUNCEMENT

April 2025

50 startups selected by the jury take the next step!

The TOP 50 startups benefit from:

Recognition with the prestigious European Startup Prize for Mobility winner badge.
Visibility across Europe and invitations to future EUSP events.
Unique opportunity to pitch in front of 100+ European VCs and CVCs during a special Private Demo Day (hosted by Via ID).

TOP 10 ANNOUNCEMENT

June 2025

The EUSP’s TOP 10 startups revealed!

The TOP 10 startups will benefit from:

Recognition with the prestigious European Startup Prize for Mobility winner badge.
High visibility, especially during the Awards Ceremony.
Access to the European Startup Prize for Mobility acceleration and investment program (3 months and remote), and support in their European expansion.
The TOP 4 startups, selected from the TOP 10, will also benefit from a personal strategic business consultancy provided by Boston Consulting Group, one of the world’s leading consulting firms.

THE PRIZE CEREMONY

June 2025

Be part of European leaders' key meeting !

Winning startups will pitch on stage at the Award Ceremony which will be part of the European Commission's Industry Days annual summit, hosted in Poland by the Polish Presidency of the EU. The event will also reach hundreds of thousands of the livestream viewers via media partnership with the Brussels Times.

Remember last year’s ceremony

Last Year's Ceremony

ACCELERATION TIME

Fall 2025

Start your European expansion.

Implementation of our acceleration and investment program! Via ID offers a fully remote, equity-free acceleration program with a special focus on European expansion for the TOP 10, and Boston Consulting Group provides in addition an exceptional, tailored strategic consulting for the TOP 4.

Relive the EUSP 5th edition's opening ceremony

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