EPURA - Evaluation, Processes, Upscaling, Replication & Application

What is EPURA?

How can the findings from MCube have a long-term impact - beyond individual projects, regions and funding phases?

EPURA supports MCube as a strategic cross-sectional project with a focus on evaluation, process evaluation, upscaling, replication and application. The aim is to systematically evaluate and further develop project processes and results and make them usable for the metropolitan region and beyond.

Aim of the project

Measuring impact. Secure knowledge. Enable implementation.

EPURA acts as an accompanying monitoring of the overall MCube strategy. The project improves internal processes, creates resilient exploitation and utilization strategies and promotes new implementation projects - locally, regionally and beyond existing funding structures.

In this way, we ensure that MCube not only has a selective effect, but can be scaled and transferred sustainably.
EPURA combines evaluation and strategic utilization in an end-to-end process. 
We accompany all MCube project plans, analyze effects and processes and support the transfer of findings into new contexts - in real-world laboratories, municipalities and supra-regional structures.

Measure impact

We measure the impact of MCube projects using indicators. To this end, we develop project-specific evaluation plans, update the MCube indicator guide and carry out regular evaluation check-ins.

Enable learning

We continuously analyze project processes, identify barriers, risks and success factors and save lessons learned in a digital knowledge base for the cluster.

Thinking impact further

We are developing a practical tool that innovation projects can use to assess the impact of their solutions beyond the experimental stage - in terms of space, time and air quality.

Making knowledge transferable

Key findings are presented in compact replication guides. These support municipalities and other stakeholders in adopting and further developing successful MCube approaches.

Transfer into practice

We support the transfer of knowledge into entrepreneurship, implementation and education. EPURA connects MCube with relevant programs and initiatives to promote long-term social and economic impact.

Practical transfer in practice: MobyLauch

MobyLaunch is our low-threshold offer to turn research results into entrepreneurial action in a targeted manner. Developed together with the EIT Urban Mobility, MobyLaunch offers a hands-on guide on how to go from idea to start-up in 10 steps.

Dissemination / Publications

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Dissmination

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Publication

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Dissmination

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Our publications

Here you can find updates on the latest releases in the project

The lessons learned from the first MCube funding phase show which factors really drive projects forward - and where typical barriers arise.

Creating transparency, proving impact, sharpening strategies - the new indicator guide supports precisely this.

Project partners

EPURA relies on
Collaboration

Experienced partners from science, administration, business and society work together in EPURA under the leadership of the Technical University of Munich.

Science
Chair of Settlement Structure and Transport Planning at the Technical University of Munich

At the Chair of Settlement Structure and Transport Planning at TUM, we research how cities or other forms of settlement and transport can be designed in such a way that all people can travel sustainably and reach their destinations with the shortest possible distances. We develop methods to find gaps in this accessibility and work together with society and practitioners to develop solutions for sustainable, livable and equitable urban development. In MCube Phase I, the Chair was involved in the real-world laboratory project aqt and other projects.

Chair of Traffic Engineering at the Technical University of Munich

At the Chair of Traffic Engineering at TUM, we deal with the analysis, modeling and design of traffic systems. The focus is on the mobility of people and goods, the interaction of different modes of transport and the use of technical and digital solutions to control and optimize transport processes. We are particularly interested in future-proof, efficient and sustainable mobility concepts.

Mobility Department of the City of Munich

The Mobility Department (MOR) is the central point of contact for all strategic issues relating to mobility and transportation in Munich. Our goal is equal and safe coexistence on our roads and a better quality of life in Munich.

Oberland section of the DAV e.V.

The Oberland section of the German Alpine Association (DAV) promotes mountain sports, nature experiences and safety in the Alps and other mountain regions. It organizes training courses, tours and events for members and interested parties and is committed to protecting nature and the alpine infrastructure. With specialist knowledge, commitment and practical experience, the Oberland section supports its members in organizing leisure, sport and mobility in alpine areas safely, responsibly and sustainably.

EIT Urban Mobility Innovation HUB Central

The EIT Urban Mobility Innovation Hub Central is a regional innovation and networking hub of the European initiative EIT Urban Mobility, which is based in Munich. It brings together stakeholders from municipalities, research, start-ups, companies and universities to develop, test and launch sustainable, digital and integrated mobility solutions for cities. Together with the entire EIT network, the hub supports start-ups in accessing funding, coaching and pilot projects, promotes cooperation and accelerates the implementation of innovative transport and mobility ideas in Europe.

Fraunhofer IAO

As a practice-oriented research institute, the Fraunhofer IAO supports the development and implementation of innovative ideas for mobility, work and urban life. At the interface between science, business, municipalities and society, we play a central role in the testing, scaling and transfer of future-oriented technologies in urban areas. 

Haselhorst Associates GmbH

Haselhorst Associates advises companies and public institutions on strategy, transformation and restructuring. A particular focus is on urban development: with smart city analyses, rankings and practical studies, the company supports cities and municipalities in planning sustainable infrastructure, efficient mobility and innovative urban development.

Netlight Consulting GmbH

Netlight Consulting is an international digital and IT consultancy that supports companies in their digital transformation. In addition to technology and software solutions, Netlight also supports projects in the areas of mobility and urban infrastructure. Its approximately 2,000 consultants work in over ten countries and combine practical methods with strategic expertise to implement innovative solutions for business and society.

TUM Think Tank

The TUM Think Tank combines research, politics, business and society in order to develop practical solutions for social challenges. Key topics are digital transformation, sustainability, urban development and mobility. Through studies, pilot projects and workshops, the Think Tank provides a sound basis for decision-making processes in administration, politics and business.

EntrepreneurTUM

UnternehmerTUM is Europe's leading center for innovation and business creation. It supports people with ideas to develop sustainable start-ups and pioneering technologies. 

MCube Consulting

MCube Consulting is the implementation and transfer arm of MCube, which transfers the knowledge gained in the cluster - especially through EPURA - in a structured way into practical application for municipalities, companies and other stakeholders.

Carolin Zimmer

Dominik Fuchs

Dr. Lucia Wright

Dr. Maximilian Pfertner

Dr.-Ing. Daniel Schröder

Johannes Horvath

Lion Pfeil

Mathieu Riou

Matthias Grundei

Ulrike Lierow

Vincent Wessling

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What is MOSAIQ?
Imagine something: There is more space for people. The streets have more trees and plants. Everyone can get around better. That's how your Schwabing-West district could be in the future. How would you like your district to be? We want to talk to you about it!

The project is called MOSAIQ. MOSAIQ is a research∙project. MOSAIQ means: Mobility and urban climate in the future city∙part. The Technical University of Munich is leading the project.

What is MOSAIQ about?
MOSAIQ wants to make the streets in the city∙part more beautiful. People should feel comfortable there. There should be more space. For meetings and plants, for example. You can help decide what is tried out in the Stadt∙teil. The ideas come from you. Some ideas will be tried out on the streets for a certain period of time.
The aim of MOSAIQ is to make urban districts good places to live.
At the same time, the climate in the city should improve. And people should be able to move around the city easily. 

What is happening in the district?

  • In the year 2025:
    The people in the district can participate. They can express their ideas. There are discussions, surveys and meetings. Researchers are also starting their work.
  • In the year 2026:
    Some ideas are tried out.
    They are moved around the streets for a certain period of time.
  • In the year 2027:
    The results are evaluated.
    Consideration is given to how things can continue∙.