EIT Urban Mobility is a body supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) that works to accelerate the transition towards a sustainable and liveable urban mobility ecosystem. The Budapest Hub is one of the organisation's key nodes in central and eastern Europe, serving as a regional centre for innovation, education, and entrepreneurship in sustainable urban transport.
From its Budapest base, EIT Urban Mobility coordinates programmes that bring together cities, universities, research institutions, and companies to develop and deploy innovative mobility solutions. Activities include acceleration programmes for mobility startups, innovation projects that pilot new technologies in real urban environments, and educational initiatives that train the next generation of urban mobility professionals. The Budapest hub has a particular focus on the mobility challenges of central and eastern European cities, which often face different constraints and opportunities compared to their western European counterparts.
EIT Urban Mobility's work in Budapest spans multiple domains including shared mobility services, electric vehicle infrastructure, intelligent traffic management, mobility-as-a-service platforms, and active transport promotion. The organisation also produces research and policy recommendations that inform urban mobility planning at both city and EU levels.
The Budapest hub plays an important role in connecting Hungarian and central European innovators with the broader EIT Urban Mobility network, which spans over 50 European cities. This connectivity enables knowledge transfer, cross-border collaboration, and access to EU funding streams that accelerate the deployment of smart mobility solutions. The presence of EIT Urban Mobility in Budapest significantly strengthens the city's position as a centre for urban transport innovation in the region.