Urban Innovation Fund

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. We accelerate the sustainable transition by providing established businesses, startups, universities, research institutes and the public sector with access to markets, talent, funding and knowledge. We empower our partners to develop and deploy new solutions that address the mobility challenges European cities face. We work in partnership with over 250 organisations and collaborate with a wider network of more than 1,000 organisations across 35 countries. Our work supports our vision for sustainable and decarbonised urban mobility and more liveable urban spaces for all. Why we do it The world is in the midst of a climate emergency. Emissions need to be cut 55% by 2030, and net zero achieved by 2050 to meet the objectives of the European Green Deal. To make this happen we need to embrace a new paradigm that includes radically changing how we move and live in cities. Many innovative solutions to achieve sustainable urban mobility already exist, yet their widespread adoption is often slow. Our role as Europe’s leading network for transport innovation in cities is to catalyse uptake and accelerate this transition. We are committed to helping the EU accomplish its ambitious CO2 reduction goals. We align with EU priorities and contribute to key EU strategies and initiatives including the Green Deal, the Cities Mission for 100 climate-neutral and smart cities by 2030, Horizon Europe and the New European Bauhaus. We also collaborate with our partners on local projects and initiatives and establish strong relationships with regional and city governments. What we do & how we do it We enable our community to speed up the transition to a decarbonised urban transport system through activities in four focus areas: match and connect, talent to business, innovations to market, and startups to scale. Match and connect We match and connect key stakeholders – including public sector, students, research institutes, universities, large enterprises, SMEs, startups, and NGOs – to accelerate the transformation of the mobility sector across all our activities and geographies. Events such as Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress enable our partners to connect, share insights and learn about the latest trends. Through Horizon Lab we help partners access external funding and form consortia to bid on long-term, large-scale projects. Innovations to market We bring innovations to market by supporting partners to develop, deploy and commercialise mobility products and services. Our activities accelerate innovations’ time to market and further scale their impact in European cities. We facilitate connections between the public sector, research institutes, established companies, startups and SMEs to implement agile pilots in European cities where market-ready solutions are tested in real-life. These pilots have led to longer-term partnerships, growth for private sector partners, and viable solutions for cities. Talent to business We elevate talent to business by fostering entrepreneurship and upskilling practitioners for the urban mobility challenges of tomorrow. We offer several master’s programmes, a Doctoral Training Network, tailored courses for students and professionals, and numerous incubator programmes to nurture entrepreneurship. Additionally, we coordinate the EIT Campus, a one-stop shop for education resources produced by the EIT Community and supported by EIT and the European Commission. Startups to scale We grow startups to scale by providing access to funding, coaching, and concrete opportunities through our accelerator and scale-up programmes. We nurture entrepreneurs to create and scale new solutions by connecting them with a broader network of potential shareholders and customers. As an impact investor we support startups that show positive social and environmental impact, as well as strong financial return on investment. We provide startups with access to grants and equity investments, networking opportunities and training through partner-led programmes. Equity startups can also be matched with city members to facilitate partnerships, and priority is given to gender-balanced startups. In 2023, we were recognised as Europe’s most active investor in urban mobility startups.

Azcende is a venture capital and infrastructure advisory firm. Through the potential found within Critical Infrastructure and National Security, a vital foundation for the future of cities and the people within them, we help tech businesses become tomorrow’s most valued companies. Advancing humanity through the future of cities With two thirds of the world’s population destined to live in an urban environment, there are a growing number of challenges and opportunities facing cities and the people within them. National Security: Defence and industry as well as commerce that creates international attraction, via the use of emerging technology and economic growth. Critical Infrastructure: Infrastructure vital for society needs, and infrastructure to develop and extend economic advantage. We believe that emerging technology-centric business models forged in rugged and pragmatic operating conditions of Defence can more positively address social, environmental and the economic challenges of humanity. We support ambitious entrepreneurs to create shared value for business and the communities in which they operate. We believe in shared value creation that connects and accelerates human progress.01 Emerging Technology Successful companies adapt to dynamic market pressures and leverage emerging technology to serve the current and future needs for the future of cities. Address the underlying cause, not symptoms: businesses that invest in technology that develops people and their capabilities, ultimately improving the quality of life to solve small and intractable world-wide issues. Shift perspectives from scarcity to abundance: Emerging technology orientated towards ‘the impossible’ activate latent potential and will expand how people benefit from their environment, positively and radically, to address social, environmental and governance needs. 02 Critical Infrastructure Critical infrastructure should unlock human potential throughout all key stages of its lifecycle – from conceptualisation through to operation. Emerging technology can turn this obligation to solve fundamental human needs. 03 Defence and Industry Technology from Defence and industry has been responsible for significantly improving the lives of all humankind.

We back visionary entrepreneurs who areredefining the built world, at every step oftheir journey. Zacua ventures is an early-stage VC focused oninvestments in the Built Environment at a global scale. We partner with top-tier corporates in this spaceacross the globe and enable our portfolio companiesto connect with them seamlessly. We drive value and accelerate growth for our partnersand entrepreneurs through access to innovativetechnologies, strategic insights into emerging trendsand unrivaled scalability through our network ofindustry leaders. We focus on the futureProductivity: The future is efficient. The built world needs more productivity, safety and connection among stakeholders. Sustainability: The future is green. The built world needs more environmentally harmonious materials, practices and systems through the entire building lifecycle. Urbanization: The future is interconnected. The built world needs buildings and cities that meet future demands.

We shape tomorrow's infrastructure by co-creating digital solutions that improve social and environmental outcomes. Our investment philosophy We invest in founders and teams that are building digital solutions to tackle society's biggest challenges caused by the growth of urban areas, climate change, and environmental degradation.​ ​We build strong, strategic venture partnerships and co-creation opportunities with the teams that we invest in. Our support is tailored to the needs of the individual team to meet our common objectives. Our focus areasDigital transformation products Social and environmental technologies Smart infrastructure solutions Who we are Our team of tech-lovers from across the globe have come together with a passion for digital solutions and shaping the future of society and infrastructure. With resident experts and a global network, we’re here to supercharge our partners and clients.

Founded by Henry Kravis in 1996 and capitalized by New York’s leaders of business and finance, our mission is to mobilize our investors’ resources - their money, time and influence - to create jobs, spur new business creation and to expand opportunities for all of the city’s residents and neighborhoods. The Partnership Fund for New York City is the $170 million investment arm of the Partnership for New York City, New York’s leading business organization. Our mission is to mobilize our investors’ resources - their money, time and influence - to create jobs, spur new business creation and to expand opportunities for all of the city’s residents and neighborhoods. We invest exclusively in New York City-based ventures - both for-profit and nonprofit - with an overall job creation priority. As an “evergreen” fund, realized gains are continuously reinvested. The city’s business leaders help us identify and support promising entrepreneurs, with hundreds of business leaders contributing annually on our sector advisory boards, investment evaluation teams and as judges and mentors in our programs.

Building a successful business is not only about the right team with the right idea at the right time. UrbanTech visionaries like you need to find partners, that enable you to be at the top of your game. That‘s why we at 2bX provide much more than venture capital – we help you 2b what you deserve 2b. 2b impactful We rethink the world. And start with the cities. Your vision of a better tomorrow is our drive. Let us be your partner in crime making cities a better place. VC feat. Network feat. Soulmates. We love business as unusual. `Cause standard doesn’t get us anywhere. Unique minds and views is the key. We are united by the desire to bring something new to the city. So stay unusual. To be X.