The European Startup Prize for Mobility will hold the Award Ceremony of its 7th edition on 14 October 2026, from 16:00 to 18:00, on the main stage of Luxembourg Venture Days at Luxexpo The Box.

This year’s edition has attracted around 430 applications from across Europe, confirming the European Startup Prize for Mobility as one of Europe’s leading platforms for identifying and accelerating the most promising startups in sustainable and innovative mobility.

The Award Ceremony will bring together the winning startups, investors, corporates, public institutions, and European decision-makers for an afternoon dedicated to the future of mobility in Europe.

The event will feature live pitches from the selected finalists, high-level interventions, and the announcement of the winners of the 7th edition, alongside special prizes supported by the Prize’s partners.

The ceremony will be livestreamed by The Brussels Times.

High-Level Guests and Speakers

The 7th edition Award Ceremony is expected to welcome a high-level European line-up, including:

Yuriko Backes, Minister of Defence and Minister for Mobility and Public Works of Luxembourg.
Philippe Tabarot, Minister of Transport of France.
Nadia Calviño, President of the European Investment Bank (TBC).
Jean Todt, United Nations Special Envoy for Road Safety.
Michiel Scheffer, President of the Board of the European Innovation Council.
Tilly Metz, Member of the European Parliament.
Karima Delli, Former Chair of the European Parliament’s Transport and Tourism Committee.

As well as leadership from Mastercard, Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking, Brisa Group, Groupe ADP, Luxinnovation, Technoport, and TUM Venture Labs.

16:00 – Opening of the Ceremony – Welcome remarks and introduction to the 7th edition of the European Startup Prize for Mobility.

16:10 – High-Level Opening Session – A discussion with European and national leaders on the role of innovation, entrepreneurship, and public-private cooperation in transforming mobility across Europe.

16:35 – Finalist Pitches – The selected startups will present their solutions live on stage, showcasing innovative approaches to cleaner, smarter, safer, and more inclusive mobility.

17:25 – Awards Ceremony – Announcement of the winners of the 7th edition of the European Startup Prize for Mobility, including the main awards and special category prizes supported by the Prize’s partners.

17:55 – Closing Remarks – Conclusion of the ceremony and next steps for the winning startups.

18:00 – End of Ceremony

About the European Startup Prize for Mobility

The European Startup Prize for Mobility is a European acceleration and investment programme supporting the most promising mobility startups across the continent. Since its creation, the Prize has helped scale innovative companies working on sustainable, connected, shared, and inclusive mobility solutions.

The programme connects startups with leading European institutions, investors, corporates, cities, and mobility experts, offering visibility, mentoring, business opportunities, and access to a strong European innovation network.

The 7th edition is organised with the support of leading public and private partners committed to accelerating the transition towards cleaner, smarter, safer, and more inclusive mobility in Europe.