Maria Bike Celebrates 1 Year at GreenHub

Lisbon, June 1, 2025 – Today marks one year since Maria Bike, an initiative by Grupo MHS, moved into GreenHub, one of the innovation and sustainability hubs of Lisboa Innovation, as part of the Unicorn Factory.

Since June 1, 2024, Maria Bike has been part of a vibrant ecosystem dedicated to sustainable mobility and circular economy solutions. This relocation marked a new chapter for the project, aligning it even more closely with its mission to create greener, more accessible urban transport.

Over the past year, being at GreenHub has enabled Maria Bike to forge meaningful partnerships, collaborate with like-minded initiatives, and accelerate the development of innovative micromobility solutions for the city of Lisbon.

“Joining GreenHub was a strategic move. It’s the ideal environment for us to grow, innovate, and work with others who share our sustainable vision,” says Mário Heriques, CEO of the group.

Grupo MHS remains firmly committed to urban innovation and sustainability, and looks forward to unveiling even more impactful ideas in the years to come.

GRUPO MHS UNVEILS INNOVATIVE SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY PROTOTYPE AT INTERNATIONAL BIKINNOV EVENT

Águeda, May 30, 2025 — MHS Group has taken a significant step toward the future of sustainable mobility by participating in the prestigious international event Present and Future of Two Wheels, organized by BIKiNNOV – Bike Value Innovation Center - Association, recently held in Portugal.

At the event, MHS Group unveiled the prototype of the Maria Bike, an innovative bicycle model that merges technology, design, and sustainability. Now in its final development stage, the prototype is ready to undergo the homologation process — the final step before its official market launch.

Purpose-Driven Innovation

The Maria Bike is the result of years of investment in research and development, aimed at delivering an efficient, eco-friendly urban mobility solution tailored to today’s environmental sustainability needs. According to company representatives, the model incorporates recyclable materials, silent electric propulsion, and a modular design that simplifies maintenance and upgrades — key features for the European market.

Gathering of Industry Leaders

The Present and Future of Two Wheels brought together manufacturers, experts, startups, and European institutional representatives from the two-wheel sector. The event served as a vital platform to discuss trends, regulations, and innovation strategies in the European mobility landscape. MHS Group’s participation reinforces Portugal’s role as a strategic hub in the development of sustainable mobility solutions.

“It was a great honor to represent our group at such a landmark event, to exchange ideas, and to learn about other projects that are also shaping the future of two-wheel mobility in Europe,” said Mário Henriques, CEO of MHS Group and head of the consortium.

Commitment to Sustainable Mobility

MHS Group’s initiative reflects the industry’s growing shift toward greener, urban-centric solutions. The Maria Bike is expected to make a significant contribution to this mission, further strengthening MHS Group’s position as a key player in the industrial and technological sectors related to bicycles and electric mobility.

MARIA BIKE SHOWCASES ELECTRIC MOBILITY AT CPLP ENERGY CONFERENCE 2025

Maria Bike was proud to take part in the II CPLP Energy Conference, held on May 27–28, 2025, at the Estoril Congress Center. As one of the most significant energy events in the Portuguese-speaking world, the conference brought together experts, businesses, and policymakers to shape the future of sustainable energy.

Over the two days, Maria Bike showcased its urban electric mobility solutions, highlighting the role of micromobility in the energy transition and in building cleaner, smarter, and more accessible cities.

Our presence at CPLP Energia 2025 underscored the need to integrate sustainable transport into energy strategies and showed how cooperation across Lusophone countries can drive meaningful urban transformation.

A big thank you to everyone who visited our stand, shared ideas, and joined the conversation on a greener future!

Sustainable mobility. Shared innovation. Inspiring connections. See you at the next edition!