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European institute of technology (EIT)

The EIT helps the knowledge triangle (business, education, research) to connect and work together by forming innovation communities.

Your NCP contact for this programme

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Ann Van Hauwaert

ann.vanhauwaert@fwo.be

+32 2 550 15 60

About this programme

The general objective of the EIT is to increase Europe’s capacity to innovate, better compete with foreign peers and as a result contribute to the creation of jobs and wealth.

To this purpose the EIT has formed eight innovation communities (full name knowledge and innovation communities or KICs) and their role is threefold: develop innovative products & services, start new companies and train a new generation of entrepreneurs. They have a pan-European set-up though some innovation communities have regional innovation hubs to facilitate the collaboration between the partners. Each innovation community is fully independent and focuses on a specific sectoral challenge (e.g. urban mobility, active ageing, etc.).

The EIT funds Innovation Communities up to a maximum of 25 per cent. This funding is leveraged by the EIT by incentivizing Innovation Community partners to invest in innovation and provide the remaining 75 per cent funding needed for their activities. With the 25 per cent seed funding, the EIT enables them to attract capital from industrial partners and private investors. In the longer run these innovation communities need to become self-sustainable so funding by the EIT is limited in time.

If you would like to get involved you can get in touch with these communities. All details of their opportunities are found here

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Latest news for this programme

Culture and society   EIT  

Launch of the new EIT Culture & Creativity

Today, the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) has announced the winning team for the new EIT Culture & Creativity which is the ninth EIT Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC) designed to strengthen and transform Europe’s Cultural and Creative Sectors and Industries (CCSI) by uniting CCSI business entities, higher edu... read more 

EIC   EIT   Horizon Europe   Digital Europe  

INNOVEIT Weeks - EIT Event series in Autumn 2022

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) is organising its flagship initiative ‘INNOVEIT’ in Autumn 2022. It is a series of events taking place between September and October 2022 in 12 different locations across Europe.What INNOVEIT offers to its participants: Find out how you can join the EIT Communit... read more 

EIT  

EIT and EPO team up to increase support and expertise to European SMEs, ven...

The European Patent Office (EPO) and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) signed on 5 May 2022 a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their collaboration on a broad range of intellectual property matters, increasing support and expertise to European innovators and SMEs. The full news article can be read here. Sourc... read more 

EIT   HorizonEU L+F  

Updated version Horizon Europe Model Grant Agreement

On 15 April an update of the general Model Grant Agreement has been published in the Reference Documents on the Funding&Tender portal. Mainly the specific rules for EIT in Annex 5 have been updated. Be aware: it may be necessary for you to refresh your Internet browser to reach the new document. read more 

Upcoming events

EIT   Enhancing EU R&I  

SAVE THE DATE - INNOVEIT Weeks - Event on EIT Higher Education Initiative

SEP
Thu
15
The EIT Community is working more closely with Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), helping them boost their innovation capacities at their core, turning universities into regional engines of innovation. Join this event to learn more about the existing projects in the EIT Higher Education Initiative and how they are creating i... read more 

EIT  

SAVE THE DATE - INNOVEIT Weeks - Event - Youth Innovation Festival

SEP
Sat
17
In the framework of the 'European Year of Youth 2022', the European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT) is organising an Innovation Festival to bring together EIT Alumni, students, young entrepreneurs and innovators to celebrate, share ideas, and pave the way for the future of European innovation. This event is part of the INNOVEIT WEEK... read more 

Climate, Energy, Mobility   EIT  

SAVE THE DATE - INNOVEIT Weeks - Event on Transportation Decarbonisation

SEP
Tue
20
At this event organised by EIT Urban Mobility, you can discover the latest innovations and programmes transforming Europe's regional and urban landscapes while accelerating the transition to a decarbonised future. This event is part of the INNOVEIT WEEKS event series and will take place in Brno (Czech Republic). More information about the eve... read more 

EIT   Advanced Digital Skills  

SAVE THE DATE - INNOVEIT Weeks - Event on Investing in Talents & Skills

SEP
Wed
21
Keeping at pace with Europe’s digital transformations means investing in talent and skills for the future. The European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT) contributes to fostering a robust reskilling revolution led by industry insights. Get to know more by joining this event and meeting the sectors and partners ahead of the... read more 

Climate, Energy, Mobility   EIT   New European Bauhaus  

SAVE THE DATE - INNOVEIT Weeks - Event - New European Bauhaus

SEP
Fri
23
During this event, you will learn all about the wide ranging EIT Community programmes boosting citizen engagements and business acceleration to improve citizen’s quality of life, supporting the New European Bauhaus. This event is part of the INNOVEIT WEEKS event series of the European Institute of Innovation & Technology. More informatio... read more 

Climate, Energy, Mobility   EIT  

SAVE THE DATE - INNOVEIT Weeks - Event on Accelerating the Energy Transitio...

OCT
Sat
01
During this event, learn how EIT InnoEnergy , EIT's innovation community in sustainable energy solutions, is accelerating the energy transition. Meet the latest energy solutions, and find out how EIT InnoEnergy is bringing industry partners together through the European Battery Alliance. This event is part of the INNOVEIT WEEKS event series o... read more 

EIC   EIT  

SAVE THE DATE - INNOVEIT Weeks - Event on Women Leadership & Entrepreneursh...

OCT
Wed
05
The European Institute of Innovation & Technology's (EIT) community is proud to be home to a thriving community of women innovators, entrepreneurs and students forging a more inclusive and diverse network of innovation for Europe. During this event, discover EIT's new and improved Women Leadership & Entrepreneurship programme and find out... read more 

Digital, Industry & Space   EIT   AI, data & cloud  

SAVE THE DATE - INNOVEIT Weeks - Event on Artificial Intelligence

OCT
Thu
06
Demystifying artificial intelligence to harness innovation for humans is at the core of Europe’s digital transition. During this event, meet innovations, entrepreneurs and ventures driving the future of artificial intelligence. This event is part of the INNOVEIT WEEKS event series. More information and event location coming soon on the event... read more 

Culture and society   EIT  

SAVE THE DATE - INNOVEIT Weeks - Event on Culture and Creativity

OCT
Fri
07
Meet EIT Culture & Creativity, the newest EIT Knowledge and Innovation Community. Join the European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT) as it sets the stage for the recovery and resilience of the Cultural and Creative Sectors and Industries. This is event is being organised under the auspices of The Czech Presidency of the... read more 

EIT  

SAVE THE DATE - INNOVEIT Weeks - Event - EIT Summit

OCT
Tue
11
The EIT Summit is the culminating event of the INNOVEIT weeks where the EIT's ’s main pillars and ecosystem will be on display. At the Summit, the European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT) will announce a new flagship initiative that will contribute to the innovation landscape in Europe. This event is part of the... read more 

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Avia-GIS - Software Technologies for a Healthier World

Avia-GIS is a Belgian innovative SME established in 2001. They have built research and public authority trust over the past 19 years and developed a unique, disruptive software suite - VECMAP® - that supports society to overcome one of its important health threats, the spreading of Pests of Public Health importance.

With the help of a Horizon 2020 SME Instrument Phase 2 project, they will be able to add Integrated Pest Management functionalities and go to the market. With the grant, that was an essential component of their second investment round, Avia-GIS aims at raising its revenue from the current 2 M€ to 14.2 M€ in 2024, and increase the headcount from 15 to 58.

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