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Climate KIC launches Innonext call for start-ups and EIT talents

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What is it about ?

The European institute of innovation and technology (EIT) has nine independant subdivisions called knowledge and innovation communites (KIC). They are a group made up of partners from business, academia and research (innovation) and are funded by the European Union. They regularly launch calls to stimulate new businesses and develop talented people.

The InnoNext Call by EIT Climate-KIC aims to achieve those goals by supporting start-ups and talented EIT graduates that can deliver innovative solutions for pressing climate issues. It is an initiative in collaboration with the European Innovation Council.

It 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 that connect academic talent with business needs. 

Who can take part ?

a) talents

  • Students in (and graduates from) EIT Label Masters and Doctoral programmes
  • EIT Alumni member
  • Participants from other postdoctoral training programmes supported by the EIT Community

b) startups and SMEs

  • Startups and SMEs supported by the EIT Community and its business creation services
  • Businesses founded with support from Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs)
  • Companies that have partnered with KICs for innovation activities
  • Startups or scale-ups with at least one co-founder who is an EIT Alumni member

You can apply for this programme at the bottom of this website.

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