12/06/2023

The ARRIVAL Matchmaking Platform

What is ARRIVAL?

A European portal for innovative transports and clean mobility solutions that combines forces of two EU- funded Projects ENTRANCE and RECIPROCITY.

ARRIVAL is a multifunctional matchmaking platform that facilitates immediate access to relevant information and services to support buyers and innovators of technologies in the implementation and replication of smart and clean mobility solutions. ARRIVAL offers a common and legitimate European matchmaking platform and complementary off-line services designed to:

  • equip mobility stakeholders with tools, knowledge, contacts and methods to accelerate the replication of existing innovative mobility solutions.
  • mobilise financial resources to accelerate market access and scale up “first-of-a-kind” sustainable transport solutions.

The overall concept focus of the ARRIVAL platform lies in the ‘supply-demand-finance’ triangle that is envisaged for all transport and mobility modes and all relevant stakeholders.

This article will discuss who can use the ARRIVAL platform and how to use it.

For whom and how to navigate through it?

ARRIVAL was designed to accelerate the adoption of sustainable transport solutions and reduce CO2 emissions and pollutants caused by transport and mobility sectors.

It brings together stakeholders, including innovators, investors, policymakers, and end-users, from the “supply-demand-finance” triangle in the entire transport and mobility sector, including all transport means and modes to facilitate the development and adoption of sustainable transport solutions.

 

Who can use the ARRIVAL Matchmaking Platform?

ARRIVAL is for anyone involved in the transport and mobility sector who is interested in promoting and adopting sustainable transport solutions. This includes:

Innovators: ARRIVAL is for companies and individuals who are developing sustainable transport solutions, particularly “first-of-a-kind” initiatives. Innovators can use the platform to showcase their solutions, connect with potential investors and partners, and access funding opportunities.

Investors: ARRIVAL is for investors who are interested in investing in sustainable transport solutions. The platform offers access to a network of innovators and other investors, as well as support in navigating the regulatory landscape and accessing funding opportunities.

Policymakers: ARRIVAL is for policymakers who want to engage with stakeholders in the transport and mobility sector to promote sustainable transport solutions. Policymakers can use the platform to provide input and feedback on sustainable transport solutions, as well as access resources and information on the latest trends and innovations in the sector.

End-users: ARRIVAL is for end-users who want to promote and adopt sustainable transport solutions. End-users can engage with the platform by providing input and feedback on sustainable transport solutions, as well as accessing resources and information on the latest trends and innovations in the sector.

 

What are the benefits of creating an account on the ARRIVAL platform?

Creating an account on ARRIVAL is free and is the best way to benefit from ARRIVAL resources and its community of transport and mobility leaders and innovators.

Users who create an account and who are logged in have the following benefits and advantages:

  • Gain access to a personalised user dashboard to share and receive information and relevant matches related to innovative transport and mobility solutions and stakeholder
  • Connect directly with and contact other transport and mobility leaders from all areas of the ‘supply-demand-finance’ triangle.
  • Receive personalised notifications and matches for information and contacts most relevant to you as related to your expressed interests in sustainable transport solution deployment and uptake.
  • Create a page for and promote your organisation directly to our community.
  • Access exclusive resources including information on best practices, relevant legislations, and collaboration documents and templates.
  • Coordinate with other buyers to jointly procure innovative transport and mobility solutions and find the best suppliers to meet your demand.
  • Share information and assets with fellow community members and more!

 

ARRIVAL also provides additional information, tools and services relevant for the transport and mobility sector through connecting you with partnering platforms including OPINA, BABLE, Wheesbee,  ETP ALICE and EIT Urban Mobility, among others. Feel free to check these out!

 

How to use ARRIVAL?

Register and create a profile: To use ARRIVAL, you must register on the platform and create a profile. The profile should detail your sustainable transport solutions or investment interests, depending on your role in the sector. You can find a short video tutorial here.

Connect with stakeholders: Once you have created a profile, you can connect with other stakeholders on the platform, including innovators, investors, policy makers, and end-users. ARRIVAL offers networking opportunities, including events and webinars, to facilitate these connections.

Access funding opportunities: ARRIVAL offers access to funding opportunities for sustainable transport solutions. Innovators and investors can use the platform to learn about funding opportunities and connect with potential funders.

Navigate the regulatory landscape: ARRIVAL offers support in navigating the regulatory landscape for sustainable transport solutions. This includes access to information and resources on regulations and standards, as well as support in navigating the approval process for new solutions.

Stay informed: ARRIVAL offers access to information and resources on the latest trends and innovations in the sustainable transport sector. This includes access to reports, studies, and news articles on sustainable transport solutions.

 

Moreover, ARRIVAL offers a range of functionalities designed to connect stakeholders and accelerate the adoption of sustainable transport solutions. These functionalities include a matchmaking platform that connects innovators and investors, networking opportunities such as events and webinars, access to funding opportunities for sustainable transport solutions, support in navigating the regulatory landscape, and access to information and resources on the latest trends and innovations in the sustainable transport sector. ARRIVAL also offers complementary offline services that mobilize financial resources to accelerate market access and scale up “first-of-a-kind” sustainable transport solutions.

 

The ARRIVAL platform directly leverages on the strong background of the ENTRANCE IT solution providers, BABLE and Innovation Engineering, as they have established similar platforms for previous initiatives:

BABLE’s Smart Cities core platform received early inputs from networks such as URBACT, Morgenstadt and the European Smart Cities and Communities Lighthouse projects and that is now hosting over 3000 practitioners, and 600 Best Practices from public and private organisations from more than 30 countries.

WheesBee is an advanced business intelligence platform focused on research and innovation that provides users with tech-insight, patent data, partnership, and funding opportunities to enhance the innovation processes. It is connected to the ARRIVAL matchmaking platform for making available the patents and the EU funding in the domain of the project.

In conclusion, ARRIVAL is a powerful platform for promoting and adopting sustainable transport solutions in Europe. By connecting innovators, investors, policymakers, and end-users, ARRIVAL aims to accelerate the adoption of sustainable transport solutions and reduce CO2 emissions and pollutants caused by the transport and mobility sector.

Authors: Silvia Colella, Héctor Cañas and Anne Häner.