At the beginning of the year, The European institute of innovation and technology (EIT) launched the call for a new EIT Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC) in the water, marine and maritime sectors and ecosystems. A KIC is a community thet brings together people from the world of business, universities and research institutions. It will address global challenges including: water scarcity, droughts and floods as well as marine and freshwater degradation. 

Although the call is still open, The people at the EIT already want to provide a deep inisght into the evaluation process. This will take place online on the 7th of May in the morning. You can find all the details on this webpage.