Unlocking the potential of the Mobility Innovation Ecosystems and Networks

Project Information

INNO-MOB

Grant agreement ID: 101096746

DOI

10.3030/101096746

Project closed

EC signature date 13 January 2023

Start date 1 February 2023

End date 31 January 2025

Funded under

• European innovation ecosystems

Total cost

No data

EU contribution

€ 400 743,75

Coordinated by

ASTIKI MI KERDOSKOPIKI ETAIREIA ANAPTYXIS OIKOSYSTIMATOS KAINOTOMIAS THESSALONIKIS
Greece

Periodic Reporting for period 2 - INNO-MOB (Unlocking the potential of the Mobility Innovation Ecosystems and Networks)

Reporting period: 2024-02-01 to 2025-01-31

Summary of the context and overall objectives of the project

INNO-MOB emerges against the backdrop of a rapidly transforming mobility sector, marked by escalating environmental concerns, urbanization pressures, and the imperative for sustainable transport solutions. The project aims to leverage opportunities that initiatives and networks offer to innovative and dynamic businesses within an inclusive mobility innovation European ecosystem. It seeks to utilize the emerging sustainable mobility market to examine these opportunities and develop support mechanisms for companies to bring innovations to market swiftly. Primary Objectives of the project include (a) identifying and mapping the needs of stakeholders within the mobility sector (b) creating a comprehensive Mobility Innovation Network (MIN) platform that facilitates collaboration, knowledge sharing, and access to resources among mobility stakeholders, and (c) enhancing the visibility and accessibility of innovative mobility solutions, thereby accelerating their market uptake.

INNO-MOB is designed to serve as a catalyst for the deployment of innovative mobility solutions. It aims to significantly reduce ecosystem fragmentation, enabling a more coordinated approach to innovation and a smoother pathway from ideation to market. By leveraging the collective expertise and resources of seven partner institutions across Europe, along with an extended network of clusters and initiatives, the project promises to establish an ecosystem that fosters collaboration among startups, SMEs, public authorities, and research institutions, exchange of best practices, and the development of cutting-edge technologies and services that are pivotal to the future of mobility and aligned with stakeholder needs and societal goals.

Work performed from the beginning of the project to the end of the period covered by the report and main results achieved so far

A major achievement of the INNO-MOB project was the successful execution of a comprehensive intelligence process to map service gaps in the European mobility innovation landscape. By combining quantitative methods and qualitative insights , the project identified key disconnects between the support services offered by existing networks and the actual needs of mobility innovators. This analysis, grounded in an adapted version of the Service Quality Model (Parasuraman et al., 1988), revealed five critical gaps, ranging from unmet expectations and unclear communication to limited ecosystem responsiveness, which provided the evidence base for designing targeted support mechanisms.

Building on these insights, INNO-MOB co-developed and launched the Collective Innovation Deployment Development Support Model (CIDDSM), a strategic framework designed to bridge the innovation divide between stronger and moderate-performing regions. Seven tailored support services were identified and refined to meet specific challenges faced by mobility SMEs. These services included tools for regulatory navigation, cross-border market entry, access to funding, ESG compliance, and more—creating a dynamic and inclusive suite of offerings that respond directly to the identified gaps.

These services were embedded in the newly developed Mobility Innovation Network (MIN) platform, an interactive digital ecosystem that supports collaboration, matchmaking, and capacity-building. At the heart of this platform lies the Stakeholder Chain Map Intelligent Platform (SCMIP), a robust engine that enables advanced stakeholder mapping, data visualization, and decision-making support. The platform has already attracted 558 stakeholders from 25 countries and facilitated over 60 collaborations and 17 new innovation projects, validating its value as a cross-European connector of mobility innovation actors.

The rollout of MIN and SCMIP was supported by an iterative development process involving coding, testing, and continuous user feedback. These platforms not only offer tools for collaboration and knowledge exchange but also integrate nudging mechanisms to encourage SME engagement and co-creation. Through MIN, users gain access to best practices, funding calls, and an open forum to voice needs and explore new opportunities, fostering a more cohesive, transparent, and responsive innovation environment.

Progress beyond the state of the art and expected potential impact (including the socio-economic impact and the wider societal implications of the project so far)

INNO-MOB set out to create an inclusive European mobility innovation ecosystem that supports dynamic businesses in bringing solutions to market faster and more effectively. A key outcome of the project is the Mobility Innovation Network (MIN) platform, which integrates the Stakeholder Chain Map Intelligent Platform (SCMIP) to provide a holistic and dynamic view of mobility stakeholders, networks, and services. This all-in-one platform combines data-driven matchmaking, collaborative tools, and strategic insights, offering a unique space for actors to exchange knowledge, access support services, and co-create innovations.

The project has moved significantly beyond the state of the art by designing and deploying tailored support services through the CIDDSM model, which addresses systemic gaps in innovation support and accelerates collaboration across regions and sectors. Through this model, INNO-MOB introduced seven new services that are fully integrated into the MIN platform, tackling real challenges such as regulatory navigation and funding access.

The platform has already demonstrated its potential by engaging 558 stakeholders (so far), facilitating dozens of partnerships, and supporting new project development. It is actively reducing fragmentation in the mobility sector, particularly for SMEs and emerging innovators. Its tools and community-building approach offer a blueprint for how digital infrastructure can drive inclusive and cross-border innovation in the EU.