As the EU steps up efforts to close the innovation and talent gap, the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) is investing €63 million to strengthen the role of higher education in building a more innovative, resilient, and skilled Europe. The funding, awarded under the EIT Higher Education Initiative’s Call for Proposals 2024, will … Leer más
A major new initiative to build a skilled workforce for Europe’s raw materials sector has been launched to support the EU’s industrial competitiveness and green and digital transitions. The European Raw Materials Academy (ERMAcademy) will upskill and reskill more than 100,000 professionals across Europe over the next three years. The ERMAcademy will establish a pan-European … Leer más
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) and the Ministry of Economic Development and Technology of Poland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to launch the EIT Regional Innovation Booster (EIT RIB) pilot in Poland. This new cooperation is a significant step forward in strengthening innovation capacity across the EU by helping reduce regional … Leer más
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 … Leer más
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Community can now engage in a new matchmaking platform designed to foster cross-sector innovation. InnoNext, a collaborative initiative powered by the European Innovation Council (EIC), opens fresh opportunities for EIT Community members to participate in fully funded Innovation Internships across Europe. Through this platform, graduates from EIT Label programmes and EIT-supported startups can access tailored placements … Leer más
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