EIT Urban Mobility RIS Education Open Calls
Blog post description.
the EIT Urban Mobility RIS Education Open Call 2027 has officially opened for applications.
The call aims to strengthen innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable urban mobility capacities across RIS (Regional Innovation Scheme) countries through high-impact education, training, and ecosystem-building activities.
Total Call Budget: €2.6 Million
Funding Areas
RISE1 – Capacity Building in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Maximum Grant: €300,000
RISE2 – Education and Training Activities in Urban Mobility
Maximum Grant: €300,000
RISE3 – Winter and Summer Schools
Maximum Grant: €180,000
(Up to €90,000 per edition)
RISE4 – Scaling and Replication of Successful Initiatives
Maximum Grant: €140,000
RISE5 – Networking Activities for the Education Ecosystem
Maximum Grant: €70,000
Eligible Applicants
Universities and Higher Education Institutions
Research and Technology Organizations
SMEs and Start-ups
Municipalities and Local Authorities
Public Bodies
Other Relevant Organizations
Projects are expected to adopt the Knowledge Triangle approach, fostering collaboration between academia, industry, and cities to create impactful educational and innovation-driven initiatives.
This call represents an excellent opportunity to establish new European partnerships, develop innovative educational programmes, support entrepreneurship, and contribute to the sustainable transformation of urban mobility systems.
Application Deadline: 8 September 2026, 17:00 CET



