Paving the Way for Smarter, Sustainable Cities Through IRP4IMPACT
At Connectology, we believe in helping startups create real impact. That’s why, in 2021, we partnered with EIT Urban Mobility, an initiative of the European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union, to launch IRP4IMPACT—a programme designed to support early-stage urban mobility startups in scaling and securing investment. Since then, the programme has helped founders access the knowledge, resources, and connections they need to grow their businesses and drive sustainable urban innovation.
To take this initiative even further, in 2024, Angel News, a key player in the early-stage investment market, partnered with us to broaden our reach and investor network. With this new collaboration, IRP4IMPACT now provides startups with even more funding opportunities, expert mentorship, and industry connections—helping them scale faster and make a bigger impact.
What is IRP4IMPACT?
IRP4IMPACT is an online six-month investment readiness programme designed to give startups the tools, knowledge, and connections they need to succeed. Through hands-on training, expert coaching, and direct investor access, we help founders tackle the challenges of fundraising and scaling their solutions.
Since its launch, IRP4IMPACT has delivered impressive results:
● 102 companies from 28 countries have successfully completed the programme.
● Participants have collectively raised more than 40M EUR using knowledge and connections gained through the programme.
Raul Feliu, Start-Up Programmes Manager at EIT Urban Mobility, highlights the programme’s impact:
“As Startups Programme Manager at EIT Urban Mobility, I’ve worked with a relevant number of founders navigating the challenges of scaling and securing investment. That’s why IRP4IMPACT is designed to give mobility startup entrepreneurs exactly what they need: expert mentoring, investor connections, and hands-on support to get your startup investment-ready. If you’re building high-impact urban mobility solutions, this is your chance to refine your strategy, connect with the right investors, and accelerate your growth.”
Connectology’s Startup-First Approach
At Connectology, we ensure that IRP4IMPACT evolves with the needs of startups. We continuously refine the programme based on feedback from past cohorts, tackling the latest challenges in urban mobility. Our startup-first approach, backed by a strong network of mobility experts, mentors, and investors, has been a key factor in the programme’s success.
New Cohort Applications Open
On 17 December 2024, Connectology and Angel News, in collaboration with EIT Urban Mobility, officially launched the application stage for the new IRP4IMPACT cohort. The goal remains the same: to empower the most promising urban mobility startups with the tools and connections they need to succeed.
If you are a startup, mentor, or investor interested in joining this initiative, submit your application by clicking here or contact us at [email protected].
For more details, visit www.eiturbanmobility.eu/investment-readiness-programme.
