Mannheim: facilitating shared parking
The Challenge
Mannheim aims to reduce parking pressure in public spaces by facilitating underutilised private parking areas.
Potential solutions could leverage digital tools, platforms, or innovative methods for real-time monitoring and matching demand and offer of private parking spaces across various locations. The city envisions a collaborative and sustainable system that easily integrates with its existing mobility framework, promotes efficient resource usage, and enhances accessibility for both residents and visitors.
Who can apply?
The call is open to startups and SMEs. As a mono-beneficiary scheme, it is aimed at single legal entities and all proposals must therefore be submitted by a single entity. Consortia are not permitted.
Additionally:
- They must be registered as legal entities in either an EU member state or a third country associated with Horizon Europe, including the United Kingdom.
- To ensure a balanced project portfolio, SMEs selected for the EIT Urban Mobility 2024 RAPTOR Call and the previous SME Market Expansion 2024 open call are not eligible to apply for this call.
Background
Public spaces, particularly in densely populated urban areas, experience significant parking pressure, leading to reduced accessibility, and increased traffic. Meanwhile, many privately owned parking spaces such as those of residential buildings, office complexes, and supermarkets often remain unused for large parts of the day.