This Cities Mission call funds inclusive and climate-resilient multimodal passenger hubs. The hubs should encourage people to switch to sustainable transport. Moreover, it is an Innovation Action.
About the Multimodal Passenger Hubs Call
Multimodal passenger hubs connect trains, buses, bikes and shared mobility in one place. They make sustainable travel easier and more attractive. Furthermore, data and AI can improve how hubs are planned and run. As a result, the call continues the 2026 mobility calls listed on the UTA funding page. Explore more smart city funding opportunities on the UTA funding page.
Who Can Apply to the Multimodal Passenger Hubs Call
Consortia must involve multiple cities from different countries. In addition, at least one partner must be a Cities Mission city. Therefore, transport operators and cities should team up.
Focus Areas and Funding
Two projects of about €9m each are expected. Moreover, hubs must be inclusive and resilient to climate impacts. In short, applicants should align their project closely with the expected outcomes and impact described in the call text.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Call: Supporting the implementation of the Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities Mission (HORIZON-MISS-2027-04)
- Topic ID: HORIZON-MISS-2027-04-CIT-03
- Type of action: Innovation Action (IA), funded as a lump sum grant
- Topic budget: €18 million, with around €9 million per project
- Expected number of grants: 2
- Submission: single stage, opening 9 February 2027 and closing 7 October 2027 at 17:00 Brussels time
- Target maturity: at least TRL 8 by the end of the project
Expected Outcomes
- Better-run multimodal hubs cut transport emissions and pollution.
- A shift to public, active and shared modes reduces congestion and improves air quality.
- Hub infrastructure and services become more climate-resilient, in line with the TEN-T Regulation.
- Hubs become inclusive and accessible for all users, including people with reduced mobility.
- Authorities gain guidance on integrating walking, cycling, shared mobility and micromobility.
What Proposals Must Cover
- Each project runs at least three demonstrators at major multimodal passenger hubs within or between cities, peri-urban and rural areas.
- Projects assess current and future climate risks and develop resilience measures, including nature-based solutions and AI-based monitoring.
- Inclusivity and accessibility for vulnerable groups are central, with co-design and a sound business model.
- Work takes place within a Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan or equivalent and includes New European Bauhaus activities.
- At least three cities from three different countries must be beneficiaries. At least one must be a Mission city and one a TEN-T urban node.
- Projects cluster with each other and work with the Mission Platform through CIVITAS.
- Entities controlled by China cannot take part.
Source: the official topic page on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal, checked on 16 October 2026.
Why the Multimodal Passenger Hubs Call Matters
For cities, the multimodal passenger hubs opportunity is a chance to test new solutions with trusted partners and shared funding. In addition, it helps public authorities learn from peers in other countries. Successful projects often lead to wider roll-out and new procurement. However, strong proposals need early planning, clear roles and real demonstration sites. That is why UTA brings cities, innovators and researchers together long before deadlines. Moreover, our network helps partners find the missing skills or countries a consortium needs. As a result, members can move from idea to proposal faster and with more confidence.
Deadline and How to Apply
The call opens on 9 February 2027 and closes on 7 October 2027. Apply through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal. For this reason, choose pilot hubs early. Read the full details on the official call page. Urban Technology Alliance can also connect you with cities in the UTA network. Contact us to discuss a consortium for this call.