The purpose of the partnership is to strengthen EIT Urban Mobility’s presence in Berlin by supporting German and European mobility startups, while providing tailored assistance to EIT Urban Mobility’s European equity portfolio companies seeking to enter the German market. In the long term, the partnership aims to establish a robust network of partners to enhance European investment and innovation by designing and delivering impactful pan-European strategic initiatives.
With a shared mission to improve the quality of life in urban areas, address climate change, and create jobs within Europe’s mobility sector, the joint activities will focus on key areas such as: the electrification of public transport, innovation in urban logistics, the convergence of health and mobility, advanced mobility data management.
This collaboration offers members of The Drivery exclusive access to EIT Urban Mobility’s investment programmes, including the financial support to startups call, which has helped startups raise over €40 million. Additionally, startups within The Drivery’s ecosystem can explore bespoke funding opportunities and benefit from a dynamic network dedicated to sustainable urban development.
Timon Rupp, Founder and CEO of The Drivery, commented: "This exclusive partnership with EIT Urban Mobility represents a pivotal step for The Drivery. Together, we will empower startups and corporates in Germany to take the lead in creating innovative mobility solutions.”
Fredrik Hånell, Director Impact Ventures at EIT Urban Mobility, added: "Our collaboration with The Drivery underscores EIT Urban Mobility’s commitment to fostering sustainable urban mobility. Being among the top 40 startup ecosystems globally, it is no surprise we have seen some incredible companies begin their journey there. I am confident the shared experience of EIT Urban Mobility and The Drivery, coupled with the quality of companies in the Berlin ecosystem, will strengthen the mobility sector in Germany and beyond."
The Drivery and EIT Urban Mobility plan to launch joint activities, including:
Empowering Innovators: Infrastructure & EventsThe Drivery’s cutting-edge facilities will host events, networking sessions, and workshops in 2025, uniting industry leaders, investors, and startups to support EIT Urban Mobility’s mission to build bridges between the Berlin startup ecosystem and the EU. This dynamic environment fosters knowledge exchange, fresh ideas, and strategic partnerships.
Market Insights & CollaborationThe Drivery will provide curated market intelligence and mentorship, empowering startups to refine strategies, respond to evolving demands, and confidently expand into new regions.
Investment recommendations and pre-investment business intelligence support
The Drivery will recommend EIT Urban Mobility on leading mobility startups for its investment activity and will support EITUM during their assessment process.
About EIT Urban Mobility
EIT Urban Mobility, an initiative of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union, aims to accelerate solutions and the transition towards a user-centric, integrated and truly multimodal transport system. As the leading European innovation community for urban mobility, EIT Urban Mobility works to avoid fragmentation by facilitating collaboration between cities, industry, academia, research and innovation to solve the most pressing mobility challenges of cities. Using cities as living labs, its industry, research and university partners will demonstrate how new technologies can work to solve real problems in real cities by transporting people, goods and waste in smarter ways.
The Drivery is a global innovation ecosystem focused on mobility, dedicated to Open Innovation and Venture Clienting, with a mission to shape a better world through collaboration. By connecting startups with industry leaders and top-tier corporate partners, The Drivery delivers market-ready mobility solutions that achieve tangible results. With advanced infrastructure and innovative services, The Drivery excels in building and managing innovation ecosystems. Its unique ability to identify significant synergies within its fully verticalised ecosystem ensures success for all stakeholders, including members, partners, and investors.
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