TMF Sustainable Cities Venice Challenge: Embracing Sustainable Mobility Finalists
We are thrilled to announce that we have been selected as a finalist in TMF Sustainable Cities Venice Challenge: Embracing Sustainable Mobility.
The Challenge aims to increase the use of low- and zero-carbon mobility in Venice.
About the Challenge
The Toyota Mobility Foundation has announced the five finalists selected to advance in the
Sustainable Cities Challenge in Venice, Italy. These finalists were chosen by a panel of expert judges following a rigorous evaluation of solutions aimed at increasing the use of existing low- and zero-carbon transport modes in the city of Venice.
Developed in collaboration with the City of Venice, Challenge Works, and World Resources Institute, the two-stage, three-year $9 million global TMF Sustainable Cities Challenge received over 120 entries from across the world to encourage Venetians to use active mobility, public transport, and shared mobility across Venice’s mainland.
Out of the 120 entries, ten semi-finalists went on to adapt and refine their solutions over a 6-month period. Only five out of ten of the semifinalists were selected to advance to the finalist stage, based on the following criteria: innovation, impact, usability, viability, and team capacity. Judges looked for solutions that not only inspire behavior change toward sustainable transport but also demonstrate a deep understanding of local context, user needs, and implementation feasibility.
As cities adapt, the need for innovative mobility solutions has never been more essential and the possibilities have never been greater. The Sustainable Cities Challenge will bring cities and innovators together to enable safe, inclusive and sustainable mobility solutions fit for the future.
Next steps
Five finalists have been selected and we will receive an additional $130k implementation funding to continue developing our approach. This phase will allow innovators to develop, test and demonstrate their solutions ahead of the announcement of the overall winner in 2026.
We’re excited to continue collaborating with Toyota Mobility Foundation, Challenge Works,
and World Resources Institute to help transform the urbanised areas of Venice.
Comment from BetterPoints
“Incredibly proud of our team being announced as a finalist in the TMF Sustainable Cities Venice Challenge for our sustainable mobility solution.”
Richard Kirk, CEO BetterPoints
