Our Mission
Mobility4Women is a European training program for women working in or entering the urban mobility sector. We bring together knowledge, community, and hands-on learning to equip you to lead, innovate, and shape the future of urban mobility.
The program combines self-paced online modules with intensive on-site sessions in Munich, built around one core idea: Individual growth and systemic change go hand in hand.
| For whom | Women working in or entering urban mobility, whether as leaders, founders, or changemakers |
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| Format | Four self-paced online modules, three on-site sessions in Munich |
| Language | English |
| Cost | Free |
| Registration | Via UPC School in Barcelona |
What We Offer
How the Program Works
First online at your own pace, then together on site in Munich
Module 1: Urban Mobility & Planning Challenges
Gender data gap, urban mobility inequalities, sustainable mobility principles, and transport poverty.
Module 2: Entrepreneurship & Leadership
Basics of entrepreneurial thinking, growth mindset, values and purpose, and women in leadership and entrepreneurship.
Module 3: From Idea to Impactful Solution
Problem framing, desirable futures and backcasting, funding pathways, and regulatory barriers.
Module 4: Strengthening Resilience
Impostor syndrome, the structural confidence gap, and strategic adaptation.
Module 5: Session 1
Intro to design thinking, team formation, and stakeholder mapping.
Module 6: Session 2
Clustering insights, lean persona, problem identification, and ideation.
Module 7: Session 3
Prototyping, validation, pitch preparation, and final pitch.
Individual Growth and Systemic Change Go Hand in Hand
The program equips you to:
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lead and act on your values
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navigate structural barriers in urban mobility
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turn ideas into solutions with real traction
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build a lasting network of women shaping urban mobility
Registration
Registration is currently closed. Want to join the next round? Subscribe to our newsletter and we’ll let you know as soon as registration opens. Registration is handled by UPC School, our partner university in Barcelona. The program takes place entirely in Munich, and participation is free.
- You work in urban mobility or want to enter the sector.
- You can attend the three on-site sessions in Munich.
You can find step-by-step instructions in the FAQs.
Questions About Women in Urban Mobility?
Celia Pita is happy to answer your questions about Mobility4Women, our events, and partnership opportunities.
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Celia Pita
Program Lead
Who We Are
We are partners from Barcelona, Sofia, Lisbon, and Munich working together on this EIT Urban Mobility project. Our goal: build a thriving community, bring a gender-diverse perspective to urban mobility, and connect cities, research, established companies, and startups. More network partners are welcome.
Events and Insights
Looking back at our events, plus reading tips on gender and mobility
Events
- Women in Urban Mobility Annual Summit 2022: CARNET and UPC hosted the project’s closing event on November 15, 2022, in Barcelona.
- Paving the Path for Innovative Women in Urban Mobility: Launch of the Female Innovators in Urban Mobility program on May 5, 2022, in Barcelona.
- Mobility Start-ups for Liveable and Diverse Cities: Meetup on December 1, 2021, in Munich on startup ideas for more diverse and liveable cities.
- Women in Urban Mobility Annual Summit 2021: Hybrid annual summit on November 19, 2021, in Barcelona.
Reading Tips
- Women Move Differently (World Economic Forum): What everyone working in mobility should know about the female perspective.
- Gender Gaps in Urban Mobility (Nature): A study on gender differences in urban mobility.
- Gender Mainstreaming for Inclusive Mobility (EIT Urban Mobility): How to plan mobility more inclusively.
FAQs
Who Is Mobility4Women For?
For women who already work in urban mobility or want to enter the sector, whether as leaders, founders, or changemakers.
How Is the Program Structured?
The program combines four self-paced online modules, which you can work on whenever it suits you, before or during the program, with three on-site sessions in Munich, where you work in teams to develop and pitch a solution using Design Thinking.
When and Where Do the On-Site Sessions Take Place?
The dates for the next round have not been set yet. The three on-site sessions take place in Munich.
How Do I Register?
Registration is handled by UPC School in Barcelona, but the program takes place entirely in Munich. Here’s how:
- If the page opens in Spanish or Catalan, click “ENG” at the top.
- Scroll down to the “Enroll” section.
- Change “Country of residence” and “Nationality” to your own country, as both are preset to Spain.
- Under “Document type,” select “Passport,” or “Foreign identification” if you use your national ID card. NIF and NIE are Spanish ID numbers.
- Accept the general terms and the data protection policy.
- Click “Submit and make the payment.” The fee shown is €0, so you won’t be charged.
- You will receive a welcome email with the next steps. Once everything is complete, you will receive your letter of acceptance.
Have your ID card or passport ready. If you have questions, Celia Pita is happy to help: celia.pita@unternehmertum.de
What Language Is the Program Held In?
The program is held in English.
How Much Does It Cost to Take Part?
Participation is free of charge.