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The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Governing Board convened on Friday in Bucharest, underscoring its commitment to bolstering Europe’s competitiveness through innovation and simplification measures.​   Aligning the EIT’s Priorities for Innovation and Competitiveness  As highlighted in the Competitiveness Compass, Europe must urgently address its productivity gap and invest in future-oriented technologies to maintain … Leer más

Europe needs skilled workers to thrive. Yet, skills shortages hinder competitiveness, with nearly four out of five SMEs struggling to find the talent they need. This critical challenge fuels the European Commission’s «Union of Skills» initiative – a comprehensive plan to elevate education, training, and lifelong learning, inspired by the European Competitive Compass.  Its goals … Leer más

The Governing Board of the European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT) today unveiled its vision, positioning the EIT as a driving force for a competitive Europe.   The EIT’s results in areas such as innovation, skill development and start-up creation and support, contribute to the EU’s long-term strategy to boost innovation and increase its competitiveness … Leer más

Climate KIC, Europe’s leading climate innovation agency, is celebrating 15 years of transformative action and impact. To mark this milestone, the organisation is unveiling a refreshed brand identity as it transitions to independence from the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT).  Now financially self-sufficient, Climate KIC continues to drive education, innovation, and business creation, … Leer más

The European Commission is proud to unveil the semi-finalists for the prestigious 2025 European Prize for Women Innovators, celebrating exceptional women entrepreneurs driving innovation and shaping the future of Europe.  The winners will be revealed at the European Innovation Council Summit on 3 April 2025. The semi-finalists, selected by an independent jury of innovation experts, … Leer más

The EIT Higher Education Initiative has once again demonstrated its significance in the higher education innovation landscape, with its latest Call for Proposals 2024 receiving an outstanding response.  A total of 130 applications were submitted, involving 1480 organisations from 55 countries, showcasing the growing number of European higher education institutions (HEIs) determined to become innovation and … Leer más

The European Patent Office’s report, «Mapping Investors for European Innovators», highlights the pivotal role of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) in strengthening Europe’s innovation landscape. The report introduces the Technology Investor Score (TIS), a metric designed to identify investors with a strong focus on technology-driven companies based on patent activity within their … Leer más

Today, the European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT) opens its call to build a new sustainable innovation partnership to strengthen Europe’s water, marine and maritime sectors and ecosystems. The Call for Proposals invites consortia of organisations and industry leaders bringing together water-related education, research and business to put forward their vision and strategy for … Leer más

The Opinion of the Partnership Knowledge Hub (PKH) on European Partnerships highlights the central role of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) in driving innovation across Europe.   The European Commission’s Directorate-General for Research and Innovation published its latest report, titled,  Opinion of the Partnership Knowledge Hub (PKH) on European Partnerships under the upcoming … Leer más

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) has earned the top spot as the best-performing investor in the Financial Times backed Sifted’s 2024 ranking, recognized for its exceptional support of Europe’s most promising start-ups.  This prestigious recognition places EIT ahead of 49 other leading public and private investors, including venture capitalists (VCs), corporate venture … Leer más