URBAN ELECTRIC MOBILITY INITIATIVE (UEMI) GGMBH

Their core work

UEMI is a Berlin-based research SME focused on urban electric mobility policy, planning, and deployment — particularly in developing countries and emerging economies. They coordinate international demonstration projects that bring e-mobility solutions to cities in the context of climate agreements like the Paris Accord. Beyond direct implementation, they contribute to European road transport research strategy by participating in technology platform activities (ERTRAC, 2Zero, CCAM) that shape R&D agendas and identify research gaps. Their work sits at the intersection of transport decarbonization, international development cooperation, and urban planning.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

UEMI's early work (2017–2020) centered on broad European road transport strategy — contributing to technology platform agendas, competitiveness assessments, and e-mobility demonstrations. From 2021 onward, their focus sharpened toward specific EU research coordination bodies (ERTRAC, 2Zero, CCAM) and expanded geographically into Africa with energy system integration work. The shift suggests a move from general transport R&D support toward targeted policy influence and Global South deployment.

UEMI is expanding from European transport research into energy-mobility integration for developing regions, making them a strong partner for projects linking climate policy with practical deployment in Africa and similar markets.

How they like to work

UEMI operates primarily as a participant (3 of 4 projects) but has proven coordination capability, leading SOLUTIONSplus — by far their largest project at EUR 2.2M. With 94 unique consortium partners across 32 countries, they function as a network hub with exceptionally broad international reach for an SME of their size. This suggests they are well-connected bridge builders who bring global networks to European consortia.

With 94 unique partners across 32 countries from just 4 projects, UEMI has a remarkably wide network — averaging over 23 partners per project. Their reach extends well beyond Europe into developing regions, reflecting their international cooperation mission.

What sets them apart

UEMI occupies a rare niche: they bridge European transport research institutions with urban mobility needs in developing countries. While many organizations work on e-mobility in Europe, few combine policy-level research strategy work (ERTRAC, 2Zero platforms) with hands-on deployment coordination in Global South cities. For consortium builders, they bring both EU policy credibility and operational networks in Africa and other emerging regions.

Highlights from their portfolio

• SOLUTIONSplus
  Their flagship as coordinator (EUR 2.2M) — integrated urban e-mobility solutions linked directly to Paris Agreement goals, demonstrating their ability to lead large international consortia.
• SESA
  Signals strategic expansion from transport into broader energy systems for Africa, suggesting UEMI is positioning itself as a cross-sector player in Global South energy transitions.
• FUTURE-HORIZON
  Direct involvement in shaping European road transport research priorities through ERTRAC, 2Zero, and CCAM platforms — indicates policy influence beyond project-level work.