From 11 to 15 May 2025, Warsaw becomes a vibrant hub of innovation as the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) hosts the EIT Community at Warsaw Week. This dynamic series of events will bring together entrepreneurs, policymakers, investors, and academia, with a strong focus on narrowing the continent’s innovation gap.
A Week of Collaborative Innovation
The EIT Community programmes will feature a rich agenda of networking events, panel discussions, and strategic meetings. Highlights will include:
- Discover & Delight: Cultural Explorations – an immersive experience powered by EIT Health InnoStars, giving participants a chance to explore Warsaw’s heritage while connecting with local innovators.
- The Spark Zone: Networking with Innovators – an evening dedicated to informal exchanges between EIT Community members and Polish stakeholders, supported by local cuisine and music.
- Fuel for Thought: Innovation Breakfast – a morning session focused on site visits, showcasing Poland’s innovation infrastructure and potential for scaling up innovation.
- EU Innovation Journey 2025 Conference – a key event where the EIT Community will participate in discussions on innovation competitiveness in Central and Eastern Europe, support for startups, and strategies to attract venture capital to the region. Highlights include the launch of the EIT Community Hub and an Investor Dinner co-organised with the European Innovation Council.
Strengthening Regional Innovation
The EIT Community events will underline the EIT’s mission to support high-potential startups in emerging ecosystems and reduce fragmentation across Europe. By connecting local, national, and EU-level efforts, we will work to create smoother, more connected pathways for startups to grow, succeed, and go global.
As part of this deepened collaboration, the EIT will officially open its new EIT Community Hub in Warsaw and further strengthen its engagement with Poland.
Looking Ahead
These few days will contribute to building a more inclusive and balanced innovation landscape across Europe. The connections and ideas sparked during the week will help to drive long-term impact, economic growth, and technological leadership across Central and Eastern Europe.