Future Mobility Startup Challenge.

At URBAN-X, we have worked on future mobility solutions for over 8 years, supporting 25 startups in the space through our programs. For this year’s climate week, we partner with BMW Group for a special mobility startup challenge.
Circuit
CO5, Mobility, Series Ax

Cricuit provides electric shuttle transportation in cities around the US.

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Dollaride
C11, Mobility, Seed

Dollaride connects businesses, drivers and riders with an easy-to-use software platform, providing reliable transit in underserved areas.

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It’s Electric
C12, Mobility, Seed

It’s electric makes curbside EV charging viable and scalable.

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HubOn
C13, Mobility, Seed

The cheapest local transport for goods.

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Oonee
C09, Mobility, Seed

Oonee provides smart, modular, customizable pods that provide secure parking for scooters and bicycles, while offering public space amenities.

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PopWheels
C14, Mobility, Seed

PopWheels builds a cutting-edge e-bike battery swap networks.

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VeloAi
C14, Mobility, Seed

Building the world’s smartest bicycle safety platform.

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Circuit
CO5, Mobility, Series Ax

Cricuit provides electric shuttle transportation in cities around the US.

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Dollaride
C11, Mobility, Seed

Dollaride connects businesses, drivers and riders with an easy-to-use software platform, providing reliable transit in underserved areas.

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It’s Electric
C12, Mobility, Seed

It’s electric makes curbside EV charging viable and scalable.

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HubOn
C13, Mobility, Seed

The cheapest local transport for goods.

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Oonee
C09, Mobility, Seed

Oonee provides smart, modular, customizable pods that provide secure parking for scooters and bicycles, while offering public space amenities.

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PopWheels
C14, Mobility, Seed

PopWheels builds a cutting-edge e-bike battery swap networks.

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VeloAi
C14, Mobility, Seed

Building the world’s smartest bicycle safety platform.

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OUR OBJECTIVE AS BMW GROUP

WE WANT TO BE PART
OF THE SOLUTION.

Our objective as BMW Group is to contribute to urban ecosystems by developing and validating sustainable and scalable business models. We want to be part of the solution - our objective is to positively influence urban life.

For this reason, we are looking for smart solutions in the areas of electro mobility, mobility transformation and data-driven services, which provide high convenience, easy and intuitive use for the user based on their mobility needs.

our Mobility Initiatives

BMW Group is involved in a multitude of initiatives that promote electromobility, make traffic safer and transport more efficient, and which rethink connectivity – always with the aim of improving the quality of life in cities and urban areas.

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the mobility startup challenge

the startup challenge

We are looking for early-stage founders in mobility and transportation. We are specifically looking for solutions that:

01. Equitable Access.

Provide services to underserved communities and advance environmental justice by bringing clean, affordable, and accessible transportation to those communities.

02. More On-Demand
Mobility.

Increase the attractiveness and user experience of on-demand mobility and encourage the use of multi-modal transportation.

03. Fast-Tracking Electrification.

Accelerate the deployment of EV charging infrastructure and improve access to and management of existing EV charging stations.

GET THE chance to pitch AT NY CLIMATE WEEK.

Apply now, for a chance to pitch to a live audience during climate week on Sept 27th, 2024 at Newlab. The application deadline is Sept 20th, 11:59 PM EST. The winning startups will be awarded:

$10,000 Urban Life Award by BMW Group

Awarded by our Jury

$5,000 Community Award

Awarded by the audience

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