Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress 2026: Call for startups
The Challenge
Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress 2026 is calling for startups developing innovative, technology-driven solutions that address urban mobility and smart city challenges. The goal is to help cities become more sustainable, efficient and liveable through new mobility technologies and urban development solutions. Selected startups can showcase their solutions, connect with cities and corporations looking for innovations and meet investors focused on urban tech.
Key challenge areas include:
- Urban mobility
- Smart city technologies
- Accessibility & inclusivity
- Active mobility
- Future mobility
- Mobility infrastructure
- Multimodality
- Pollution reduction
- Sustainable city logistics
- Other solutions that improve how cities live, move, and grow
Who can apply?
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
- Be an early-stage startup
- Offer a technology-driven and innovative solution with strong growth and scalability potential
- Operate in one of the programme's focus sectors related to urban mobility and city development
- Be a legally incorporated company with a valid VAT number or Tax Identification Number
- Have not previously participated as a stand-alone exhibitor outside the startup area at the event
Benefits for the selected startups:
- Exhibition pod on the expo floor
- Startup pitch session speaking slot
- Access to investor matchmaking tools
- Inclusion in investor-facing pitch materials
- Access to investor networking spaces
- Congress and exhibitor passes
- Visibility through the event website, app, and floor map.
More than 100 high-potential startups from around the world will be selected for the congress.
Background
The Startups Programme is part of the Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress (TMWC), held within the framework of the larger event Smart City Expo World Congress. It serves as a platform for emerging companies in urban mobility and smart city innovation to gain visibility, access investors, network with public and private sector stakeholders and accelerate growth. The programme is considered a reference point for innovative startups working on urban development challenges worldwide.
