Welcome to the 2026 edition of the EIT Urban Mobility Innov4Mobility Summer School! Your path to innovation in urban mobility begins here.

The school will take place in Aveiro (Portugal) from September 8th to September 12th.

Innov4Mobility empowers the next generation of innovators to tackle real-world urban mobility challenges through entrepreneurship, collaboration, and sustainability-driven thinking. Throughout this 5 days in person program, participants explore opportunities in sustainable mobility, build practical skills, and strengthen creativity and ideation to turn ideas into impactful solutions for cities, stakeholders, and mobility systems.

Our selection process is designed to identify individuals with a passion for urban mobility and the potential to drive positive change. Be prepared to showcase your unique skills in a multidisciplinary and dynamic international environment. Why join?
- Learn entrepreneurship & sustainable urban mobility
- Work on real challenges in an immersive week in Aveiro with mentors and industry experts
- Build practical skills through hands-on, challenge-based learning
- Develop and pitch impactful solutions for future cities
- Network with international peers and professionals
- Receive an EIT Label Certificate and 3 ECTS (TU Berlin)

Early Bird Deadline: 2nd April | Applications Deadline: 15th May

Participation fee RIS                                                      Participation fee Non RIS - €120 – Early Bird                                                          - €260 – Early Bird

- €160 – Regular                                                              - €340 – Regular

*Prices are subject to VAT if applicable

RIS: 5-day programme with expert-led and hands-on sessions, meals, social activities, accommodation included. Travel reimbursement up to €250;
Non-RIS: same programme, meals and activities. Accommodation and travel are at the participant’s own expense (accommodation options provided).

Applicants outside the target audience will be subject to Non-RIS fees and conditions, if selected.

Selection Process -  After submitting your application, you will receive an email within 2 working days. During this period, your application will be reviewed for eligibility. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria will receive, in this email, a proposal of available time slots to schedule a short structured interview to assess motivation and programme fit.

Selected participants have up to 2 weeks to complete the payment and confirm their place.

- Final decisions are communicated within 2 working days after the interview.

- Selected participants have up to 2 weeks to complete the payment and confirm their place.

  For more information, please visit our website  

For further questions please refer to: Ricardo Ribeiro (ricardo.ribeiro@bgi.pt)

*EIT RIS-eligible countries and territories:
EU Member States: Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Estonia, Greece, Spain, Italy, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia
Horizon Europe Associated Countries: Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Türkiye, Ukraine
Outermost Regions: Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Réunion, Martinique, Mayotte and Saint-Martin (France), The Azores and Madeira (Portugal),  The Canary Islands (Spain)