CityMinds Summer School

Course overview

The CityMinds Summer School, supported by EIT Urban Mobility, is a five-day training programme aimed at fostering an entrepreneurial mindset and innovative problem-solving in Smart Urban Mobility. Held from June 30 – July 4, 2025, in Thessaloniki, Greece, this summer school challenges participants to tackle real-world urban mobility issues using cutting-edge learning approaches and collaborative workshops.

You will gain access to expert mentorship, networking opportunities, and a structured ‘concept-to-market’ approach to solution development. The most outstanding project proposals will be rewarded with prizes of €2,000 and €1,000.

This programme is fully funded for eligible students from RIS countries, covering travel, accommodation, and daily expenses.

What you will learn:

To develop an entrepreneurial mindset and innovative thinking in urban mobility.
The process of transforming ideas into market-ready solutions.
How to engage with cities, policymakers, and community stakeholders for impactful change.
The importance of networking and collaboration across the EU mobility ecosystem.
Strategies to accelerate business opportunities in the smart mobility sector.

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Intermediate ･ 8-20 hours ･ Free Designing the Cycling City

Beginner ･ 20 - 48 hours ･ Free Waste Management and Critical Raw Materials

Beginner ･ 8-20 hours ･ Paid Reclaiming the Street for Livable Urban Spaces

Intermediate ･ 4 - 8 hours ･ Free Innovation in Arable Farming: Technologies for sustainable farming system

Beginner ･ 8-20 hours ･ Free Farm to Fork: Sustainable Food Production in a Changing Environment

Beginner ･ 24 months ･ Free Flourishing Business Model Design Micro Certificate Course for Enterprises & Communities

Beginner ･ 8-20 hours ･ Paid Circular Economy - Sustainable Materials Management

Intermediate ･ 4 - 8 hours ･ Free Bringing Urban Nature Into the Cities of Tomorrow

Advanced ･ 4 - 8 hours ･ Free Creating Ethical and Sustainable Cities at the Local Level

Beginner ･ 4 - 8 hours ･ Free Data Science for Business Innovation

Beginner ･ 0-4 hours ･ Free Blockchain for the Decision Maker

Intermediate ･ 4 - 8 hours ･ Free Robotics and the Circular Economy

Intermediate ･ 0-4 hours ･ Free E-waste and the Circular Economy

Intermediate ･ 20 - 48 hours ･ Free Training Robot for Ultrasound

Beginner ･ 8-20 hours ･ Free From scientists to innovators

CityMinds Summer School

Course overview

Course overview

Offered with

AUTH/LASCM

Hellenic Institute of Transport (CERTH/HIT)

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