10 Apr 🚦 Help Shape the Future of Urban Mobility in Athens and Istanbul
Stakeholder Recruitment Now Open for the NUMA Project!
The NextGen Urban Mobility Academy (NUMA) is a collaborative initiative under the EIT Urban Mobility RIS Education Program, aiming to foster innovative, sustainable, and inclusive urban mobility solutions in Athens and Istanbul.
NUMA addresses critical urban challenges—including traffic congestion, air pollution, and gaps in mobility-related knowledge and skills—by integrating education, research, and multi-stakeholder collaboration. Through this effort, NUMA supports the transition toward greener, more equitable, and smarter mobility systems.
🔍 Why Participate?
NUMA will host 10 thematic online stakeholder meetings in 2025, covering topics such as:
⚡ Electrification & the Greening of Public Transport
📦 Sustainable Urban Logistics
🚍 Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) Integration
🧭 Community Engagement & Citizen-Centered Design
🤝 Public-Private Partnerships in Urban Mobility
👩💼 Women in Urban Mobility
➕ …and four more themes based on your input and proposals.
By joining NUMA’s Stakeholder Network, you will:
✅ Influence education programs and pilot actions
✅ Co-develop actionable mobility solutions
✅ Collaborate across sectors and regions
✅ Increase visibility as a leader in sustainable transport
👥 Who Can Join?
We are seeking stakeholders who meet the following criteria:
✔️ Based in Istanbul or Athens
✔️ Have relevant knowledge or experience in urban mobility
✔️ Fit into one or more of the stakeholder categories (see below)
✔️ Willing to participate without commercial intent
Stakeholder Categories Include:
- Local Governments & Municipal Authorities
- Public Transport Operators
- Private Transport Providers
- Cyclist and Pedestrian Advocacy Groups
- Businesses and Employers
- Environmental and Advocacy Groups
- Academic and Research Institutions
- Technology Providers
- Funding Bodies and Investors
- Policy Makers and Regulators
- Logistic and Freight Companies
- Residents and Commuters
- Women and Underrepresented Groups
- Entrepreneurs
📩 Ready to Join?
If your organization meet the criteria and want to be part of shaping the future of urban mobility, we invite you to express your interest:
👉 Complete the Stakeholder Form Here
The form collects your contact information, background, and stakeholder category, and acts as your official expression of interest in participating in the NUMA Stakeholder Engagement Meetings.
