Romania is taking a big step forward in transforming city transport. The country’s first urban mobility accelerator, invest Urban Mobility Accelerator, has officially launched its inaugural programme, welcoming 14 innovative teams selected from over 50 European applicants
Organised by Iceberg Plus and Cowork Timișoara, with support from EIT Urban Mobility and ADR Vest, the programme runs from July to October 2025.
The Urban Mobility Accelerator focuses on improving how people and goods move through urban spaces, with a big focus on sustainability, efficiency, and innovative technology.
The following steps for urban mobility
The selected teams will participate in an intensive acceleration programme that includes over 10 hands-on workshops, personalised mentoring, and the opportunity to test their solutions in real-life urban environments across Romania’s Western Region. From micromobility to traffic optimisation and innovative data platforms, the cohort represents the next wave of urban innovation.
The Urban Mobility Accelerator journey will culminate in Demo Day Timișoara, where the startups will pitch their solutions to a jury of investors, public authorities, and international experts.
Some of the startups
CautCurier – UrbanFlow
This innovative logistics platform uses artificial intelligence to optimise city deliveries. By integrating urban microhubs and a flexible fleet model, UrbanFlow enables real-time route planning and a more efficient logistics network tailored to modern urban needs.
Volveero
Volvero is transforming underused private cars into urban transport options with its peer-to-peer car-sharing model. The platform reduces the strain on traditional fleets while providing flexible and affordable mobility solutions for city residents.
Renter mobility
Focused on the logistics sector, Renter Mobility offers long-term electric bike subscriptions specifically designed for couriers. Each package includes GPS anti-theft features, battery swap lockers, and a promise to repair or replace bikes within 30 minutes, ensuring maximum uptime for delivery workers.
BraveX Aero
Taking last-mile delivery to the skies, BraveX Aero is building a drone-based logistics network for high-value and urgent deliveries. Their autonomous aerial system is geared toward reducing congestion and emissions in dense urban areas.
Drop
Drop quickens local deliveries using bike couriers to boost efficiency in food and retail logistics. Their platform combines sustainability with speed, making last-mile delivery more innovative and more eco-friendly.
Smarter and safer streets
Also among the selected solutions is Blume Technologies, which improves pedestrian safety with AI-driven, LED-based crosswalk systems. Their tech provides real-time alerts to drivers and collects detailed traffic data, helping cities manage flow and reduce accidents.
By providing access to investors, public authorities, and experienced mentors, inVest is not only helping these startups scale but also paving the way for Romania to become a key player in the European mobility landscape.
