Sustainability Award 2025 for smart and sustainable city solutions

Key Facts

Locations:

Europe

Opening and closing date:

10/02/2025 - 31/03/2025

Funds available (up to):

44,000 EUR

Challenge area:

Future Mobility

Mobility Energy

Offered by:

EIT Urban Mobility

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The Challenge

The award seeks to recognize innovative research that has a technological impact and offers practical solutions for smart and sustainable city development. The focus is on solutions that address urban challenges, improve sustainability, and create business opportunities.

Who can apply?

Eligible candidates include:

  • Individuals, teams, or groups conducting innovative research
  • Organisations such as NGOs
  • Enterprises, including start-ups, SMEs, or business units of larger companies

Background

This category is part of the Nobel Sustainability Trust’s mission to support groundbreaking research and innovation in sustainability. The award acknowledges individuals or teams whose work has the potential to shape the future of urban environments through technology-driven, sustainable solutions. The selection process is conducted by an Award Committee chaired by a coordinating university, with a 4-6 month evaluation period.