Course

The Summer School in "Urban Mobility and Healthy Ageing: Innovations for a Sustainable Future" aims to equip international master's students in Urban Mobility with the skills to design, develop, and implement solutions that promote health and functional independence for individuals with reduced mobility or those at risk of mobility decline in urban environments.

University of Lisbon- Faculdade de Motricidade Humana (FMH)
Technical University of Catalonia (UPC)

Online Component (Self-Paced, Asynchronous):
first two weeks of June 2025
Face-to-Face Problem Analysis Week:
Lisbon, 23rd – 28th June 2025
Face-to-Face Problem-Solving and Investor Pitch Week:
Barcelona, 30th June-4th July 2025

University of Lisbon - Cidade Universitária, Alameda da Universidade, 1649-004 Lisboa, Portugal
Technical University of Catalonia - Carrer de Jordi Girona, 31, Les Corts, 08034 Barcelona, Espanha

Early-bird fee: €700 (+VAT)
Standard fee: €1000 (+VAT)

English

Early applications: 30th April
Standard applications: 30th May

Higher Education Degree

The Course Framework

The Summer School consists of three interconnected learning phases:

  1. Online Component: 2 weeks, asynchronous

    • Introduction to mobility and ageing: key challenges, trends, and opportunities.
    • The impact of ageing on urban mobility: physical, psychological, and societal aspects.
    • Policy frameworks, urban planning, and inclusive transportation solutions.
    • Entrepreneurship and innovation in mobility for ageing populations.

  2. Face-to-Face Week 1: Problem Analysis – Lisbon

    • Visits to locations and case studies addressing mobility challenges faced by older people.
    • We create groups/teams with the objective to create and develop a new proposal.
    • Data collection and stakeholder engagement with urban planners, transport authorities, and ageing communities.
    • Collaborative efforts to define problem statements and pinpoint key areas for innovation.

  3. Face-to-Face Week 2: Problem-Solving and Pitch Event – Barcelona

    • Hands-on workshops fostering collaborative innovation to design feasible mobility solutions.
    • Expert mentorship from industry leaders, startups, affected associations, and academia.
    • Prototype development paired with business model creation.
    • Investor pitch event, where teams present and sell their proposals to a panel of experts. The group that secures the highest investment wins the final prize!

Skills to be Gained

By participating in this Summer School, you will:

  • Acquire an interdisciplinary understanding of urban mobility and ageing.
  • Learn to design and propose innovative mobility solutions for ageing populations.
  • Develop skills in stakeholder engagement, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
  • Gain experience in problem-solving through real-world urban challenges.
  • Enhance your ability to work in international, multidisciplinary teams.
  • Receive expert mentorship and network with key industry players.
  • Improve your pitching and business presentation skills.

Why this Course ?

  • Hands-on Learning: tackle real-world challenges by collaborating with urban stakeholders, local governments, and innovators.
  • International Exposure: study in two major European cities recognised for urban mobility innovations.
  • Industry Connections: receive mentorship from leading experts, startups, and corporate entities in mobility and ageing.
  • Entrepreneurial Edge: create solutions that can be developed into startup ventures.

Organization Staff

Filomena Carnide

Filomena Carnide

Professor, FMH-ULisboa
(course manager)

Fátima Baptista

Fátima Baptista

Professor, FMH-ULisboa
(course manager)

Daniel Pires

Daniel Pires

Professor, FMH-ULisboa
(course manager)

Miquel Estrada

Miquel Estrada

Professor, UPC
(course manager)

Laia Pagès

Laia Pagès

Professor, CARNET-UPC Barcelona
(team member)

Biel Pallarès

Biel Pallarès

Professor, UPC
(course manager)

Carolina Carrijo

Carolina Carrijo

Professora, UPC
(team member)

João Pimenta

João Pimenta

Professor, Ulisboa
(team member)

Nuno Marques da Costa

Nuno Marques da Costa

Professor, IGOT-ULisboa
(team member)

Requirements

This Summer School is designed for:

  • Master’s students in Urban Mobility, Transport Engineering, Smart Cities, Public Health, or related fields.
  • Professionals interested in urban mobility innovation, healthy ageing, and entrepreneurship.
  • Innovators, designers, and entrepreneurs passionate about solving real-world urban mobility challenges.
  • Participants should possess a strong command of English (B2 level or higher).

How to apply

  • Fill out the online application form (link to be provided).
  • Submit the required documents (see below).
  • Selected candidates will be notified and provided with further details about their enrollment.

Required Documents

  • Updated CV
  • Motivation Letter (max 500 words, explaining why you are interested in the course)
  • Proof of English proficiency (if available)

Certification

Participants who complete the full programme (including online and in-person components) will receive an EIT-labelled certificate of completion, which is recognised across Europe as a mark of professional and academic development.

Join us to shape the future of urban mobility for healthy ageing populations!