After the successful partnership and conclusion of the EIT Community Ignite NEB Hackathon in Cyprus, which brought together 52 innovators collaboratively tackling urban challenges, SocialTech Lab is partnering with Kimitisik for the second time to host the Urban Innovators Academy, supported by EIT Urban Mobility.
Taking place in Cyprus from March 15–20, 2025, the Urban Innovators Academy is inviting passionate change-makers from around the world to join a transformative journey. This unique five-day, challenge-based training programme is designed to shape the future of sustainable mobility by fostering collaboration between bachelor students and key stakeholders, addressing urban mobility challenges.
The programme will feature training content tailored to equip students with essential skills and knowledge in problem analysis, ideation, business modeling, market research, and pitching. Continuous coaching and support will be provided throughout the learning journey, ensuring participants gain valuable insights into innovation and entrepreneurship within urban mobility. Participants will work collaboratively in teams to develop scalable solutions for sustainable urban mobility in Cyprus and beyond, addressing challenges provided by local stakeholders. Participants will receive feedback and ongoing mentorship from trainers and experts throughout the experience. The programme will also include three online webinars and in-person innovation days (dates and locations TBC) held prior to the main five-day event.
Benefits & Opportunities
After the completion of the programme, participants will gain access to unique networking opportunities across Europe, expert training and mentorship, an extensive alumni network, engagement with cities and community stakeholders, and the tools to develop an entrepreneurial mindset to accelerate their business ventures.
Who Can Apply?
The Urban Innovators Academy will welcome a cohort of 40 participants for its immersive five-day program in Cyprus. Applications are open to students who have completed at least their second year of an undergraduate degree in fields like engineering, IT, and urban planning, as well as academia, municipalities, and industry stakeholders from RIS countries*. The programme participation fee for university students will be fully covered by EIT, including travel and accommodation.
To check the full eligibility criteria and selection process, visit urbanacademy.socialtechlab.org.
Applications are open until January 30, 2025, at 23:59 EET.
About EIT Urban Mobility
Founded in 2019 as an initiative of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union, EIT Urban Mobility is committed to accelerating the transition to sustainable mobility by providing established businesses, startups, universities, research institutes, and the public sector with access to markets, talent, funding, and knowledge. EIT Urban Mobility is the largest innovation community for urban mobility in Europe. To learn more about EIT Urban Mobility, visit https://www.eiturbanmobility.eu/
This project is supported by EIT Urban Mobility, an initiative of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union.
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