SMART of University of Michigan has partnered with Centre for Public Policy Research launching MobiPrize. SMART MobiPrize is an award honouring entrepreneurship that changes the world and improves the quality of life through sustainable transportation.

Percentage of the world now living in cities: 50 and growing. Also growing: the aging population, climate change, social inequity, traffic congestion, and pollution, all affecting the poor and vulnerable even more deeply. In a context like this we just can’t think about transportation the way we used to.

Response? Innovation without regard to resources currently controlled. Despite all odds, and from every corner of the world, cutting edge services, products, modes, technologies, infrastructures, designs, and systems are emerging to move us a just little closer to more livable, caring communities and more vital and sustainable economies.
Percentage of the world now living in cities: 50 and growing. Also growing: the aging population, climate change, social inequity, traffic congestion, and pollution, all affecting the poor and vulnerable even more deeply. In a context like this we just can’t think about transportation the way we used to.

Response? Innovation without regard to resources currently controlled. Despite all odds, and from every corner of the world, cutting edge services, products, modes, technologies, infrastructures, designs, and systems are emerging to move us a just little closer to more livable, caring communities and more vital and sustainable economies.
scaling up those models”

To find and support innovative social entrepreneurs in their respective ventures to improve the quality of urban life through solutions involving sustainable transportation through awarding 3 $5,000 prizes to the best entries. Visit http://www.mobiprize.com to apply!