Driving the Future of Urban Mobility

We are thrilled to announce the strategic partnership between Drive TLV, Next Gear Ventures (NGV), and EIT Urban Mobility, an initiative of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union, for 2025! This collaboration marks another step toward strengthening the bonds between the European and Israeli mobility ecosystems, driving innovation, fostering investment, and making a real-world impact. Although EIT Urban Mobility has collaborated with other Israeli partners in the past, this is its first year working with Drive TLV and Next Gear Venture, making it a new partnership.

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Empowering Startups for Success

At Drive TLV, our mission is to empower groundbreaking mobility startups, providing them with the essential tools, mentorship, and strategic connections they need to thrive. In parallel, we support our corporate partners by connecting them with cutting-edge startups, ensuring they stay at the forefront of mobility innovation. Operating as a junction between corporate strategy and innovation, Drive TLV facilitates meaningful collaborations that drive industry advancement and success.

Our close collaboration with Next Gear Ventures strengthens this mission, as NGV actively invests in state-of-the-art mobility solutions, ensuring that high-potential startups receive the resources they need to scale effectively. Together, Drive TLV and NGV have built a trusted, results-driven ecosystem where startups, corporate partners, and investors can collaborate seamlessly.

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Through tailored growth programs, Drive TLV offers startups:

• Strategic Partnerships with Global Industry Leaders – We facilitate direct collaborations between startups and major corporations, helping to build trust and accelerate technology adoption.
• Tailored Mentorship & Expert Guidance – Our extensive network of advisors and industry experts provide crucial insights, assisting startups in refining their value propositions and go-to-market strategies.
• Investment & Financial Support – With NGVs backing, startups gain access to funding opportunities that enable them to scale rapidly while maintaining long-term sustainability.
• Real-World Implementation & Pilots – Startups benefit from exclusive opportunities to test and implement their technologies in real-world environments, enhancing product validation and market readiness.

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By bridging the gap between startups and global mobility leaders, Drive TLV and NGV have become trusted facilitators of innovation—ensuring startups are not only investor-ready but also primed for commercial success.

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A Stronger European-Israeli Innovation Bridge

This partnership with EIT Urban Mobility takes our impact to the next level. EIT Urban Mobility plays a crucial role in shaping the future of transportation across Europe by supporting innovative solutions that make cities smarter, more sustainable, and highly efficient. By joining forces with Drive TLV and NGV, EIT Urban Mobility gains a strong foothold in Israel—one of the world's most dynamic innovation hubs—expanding its access to cutting-edge mobility technologies and top-tier Israeli startups.

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This collaboration will:

• Expand EIT Urban Mobility’s Outreach to Israel – In partnership with Drive TLV and Next Gear Ventures, this initiative will create new opportunities for Israeli startups to access European markets, investors, and partners. At the same time, Drive TLV will strengthen its presence in Europe, gaining direct access to EIT Urban Mobility’s extensive network of cities, corporates, and mobility stakeholders, enhancing its brand recognition and deal flow opportunities.

• Support Israeli and European Mobility Startups – With Drive TLVs innovation hub fostering connections with global mobility leaders and Next Gear Ventures’ investment expertise, startups will receive funding, mentorship, and commercialization support to drive global success. This collaboration will also provide Drive TLV with exposure to high-potential European startups, enabling it to expand its portfolio and connect with emerging technologies in the mobility space.

• Advance EIT Urban Mobility’s Goals for Sustainable Transportation – By leveraging Drive TLVs industry network and Next Gear Ventures’ strategic backing, this collaboration will strengthen the development of smart, connected, and green mobility solutions. Drive TLV will benefit from deeper engagement with European corporate partners and policymakers, fostering new opportunities for cross-border innovation and commercialization.

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Looking Ahead: A Game-Changing Year

As we enter 2025, this partnership is set to build a powerful pan-European partner network, further strengthening investment and innovation across borders. By connecting corporate partners, investors, and disruptive startups, we will accelerate the development of multi-stakeholder initiatives that shape the future of mobility. This collaboration also reinforces Drive TLVs position as a key player within the EU’s innovation landscape, cementing its role in driving real-world impact on a global scale.

A huge thank you to everyone who has made this partnership possible! 2025 will be a game-changing year—stay tuned for more exciting developments!

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