Instituto Europeo de Innovación y Tecnología

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) continues to support the New European Bauhaus (NEB) as a flagship European Commission initiative for sustainable, inclusive, and aesthetic innovation. Through its dynamic Community NEB, the EIT supports projects that integrate art, design, science, and innovation to tackle real-world societal challenges. The recently published NEB Facility roadmap for … Leer más

TIME and Statista have named several startups supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) and our Knowledge and Innovation Communities among the top 250 companies in 2025 for their efforts in reducing environmental impact.   This prestigious recognition highlights 19 startups supported by Climate KIC, EIT Digital, EIT Food, and InnoEnergy underscoring the EIT … Leer más

Today, the Commission has announced the winners and runners-up of the 11th edition of the European Prize for Women Innovators, jointly managed by the European Innovation Council (EIC) and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT). These women are not only inspiring future generations of innovators but also highlighting the importance of diversity and … Leer más

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