Founding Members

Founding Membership is for organizations that want a deeper role in shaping SMC’s international research agenda, knowledge exchange network, and practical urban mobility initiatives.

Founding membership

Build the next chapter of smart mobility with SMC

For organizations ready to help lead

Founding Members are the strategic backbone of the Smart Mobility Center. Beyond full membership benefits, Founding Members co-direct the research agenda, co-lead fact-finding missions, hold a seat on pooled fund governance, and help shape the knowledge infrastructure the whole network draws on. It is a role in how SMC is built, not a level of access.

Research

Co-direct the research agenda as a named contributor, with early access to all findings.

Knowledge Exchange

Act as an anchor node in the global P2P network and host dedicated sessions.

Fact-Finding Missions

Co-lead mission design and city selection, with exclusive pre-mission briefings and post-mission reports.

Annual Summits

Keynote and panel speaking opportunities, VIP access across all Summits, and premium booth presence.

Pooled Fund Projects

Hold a governance committee seat and lead project selection and co-investment.

Founding Member Profile & Showcase

A dedicated profile with logo placement and co-branded content.

Founding Member Showcase

Cities shaping practical urban mobility knowledge

The showcase recognizes Founding Members whose participation strengthens SMC’s international platform for shared learning, applied research, and cross-sector collaboration. Visibility here is tied to participation: it reflects contribution to SMC’s shared work, not sponsorship.

City of Toronto

Founding Member since 2026

City of Toronto

Toronto brings a major metropolitan perspective on transportation innovation, road safety, transit integration, and data-informed mobility planning.

As a Founding Member, the City of Toronto contributes public-sector experience to SMC’s knowledge exchange, research agenda, and international dialogue on urban mobility.

City of montreal logo

Founding Member since 2026

City of Montreal

Montreal contributes a dense, multimodal urban context and a public-sector perspective on sustainable transportation, mobility policy, and city-scale innovation.

As a Founding Member, the City of Montreal helps strengthen SMC’s cross-city learning network and shared knowledge base for practical mobility solutions.