Newsletter - Issue 6/2023 - Save the date for INNOVEIT 2024!
EIT Newsletter 06 Nov 2023
Welcome to the EIT Newsletter! Here we update you on news coming from Europe's largest innovation ecosystem and current opportunities that can support you in turning your idea into reality. For the latest news and opportunities, don't forget to check out our website or social media channels. In this edition: a special recognition for the EIT Community, the date for the EIT Summit in 2024 and trainings for Ukrainian entrepreneurs. Happy browsing!
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) and European Investment Fund (EIF) have extended their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for another two years, after an online meeting between EIT Director Martin Kern and EIF Chief Executive Marjut Falkstedt on 17 October. The Mo ...
The EIT’s Women Leadership Award caught the eye of the EU Agencies Network (EUAN) for its promotion of outstanding women within the EIT Community – Europe’s largest innovation network. The EUAN Diversity & Inclusion Awards, which took place this year on 27 October in Fr ...
On 29 September 2023, in a significant development aimed at advancing the digital transformation landscape in Slovakia, EIT Manufacturing East and the Ministry of Investments, Regional Development and Informatization of the Slovak Republic signed a pivotal agreement to establish the EIT Manufacturin ...
We’re thrilled to share a momentous milestone for the Deep Tech Talent Initiative – 75 organisations, including education providers, businesses, and financial partners have united as Pledgers!This demonstrates a collective dedication to pushing the boundaries of deep tech and cultivating innovat ...
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology is committed to supporting disruptive new technology that powers a sustainable future for generations to come. To commemorate the one year launch of the Deep Tech Talent Initiative – set to skill one million talents in deep tech sectors ...
This innovative mobility solution promises an enhanced commuting experience for the city of Loulé, Portugal.The City of Loule, located in the heart of Portugal’s Algarve region, is proud to announce the launch of the mobile application, “Apanha-me!”. This new app promises to transform the way ...
The Governing Board of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) has decided to extend Martin Kern as EIT Director for four years. This decision will help the EIT continue to deliver on its mission to create and sustain Europe’s largest innovation ecosystem and support students, in ...
We are proud to announce the latest Healthy Longevity Catalyst Awardees. These awards are part of the Healthy Longevity Global Competition, which champions ground-breaking innovations focused on enhancing health and vitality in later life.In response to the global challenge of an ageing populat ...
EIT Digital's new Thessaloniki office will boost digital innovation across Greece and its neighbours.While the recent weather events that lead to human casualties hindered any large-scale celebrations, a small ceremony took place on 8 September on the premises of the Center for Entrepreneurship ...
Launched in 2020 with the support of EIT InnoEnergy, Verkor aims to ramp up low-carbon battery manufacturing in Europe to meet growing demand for electric vehicles and stationary storage.With this Series C, the industrial startup secures more than EUR 2 billion to:– launch the construction of thei ...
The EIT Summit will kick-off INNOVEIT 2024, the EIT's series of events showcasing Europe's largest innovation ecosystem.2024's INNOVEIT will build on the success of last year's even series and will focus on the many ways that you can join the EIT Community. We will also showcase the EIT's work in ar ...
Join us 24 November in vibrant Barcelona at Casa Rius for some fun networking. EIT Alumni CONNECT, EIT Alumni's flagship event, unites EIT alumni, entrepreneurs, and EIT Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC) representatives. This year's theme will focus on emerging technologies, also known a ...
EIT Jumpstarter’s most promising teams will pitch their ideas at 13.00 CET on 30 November to the EIT Community and guest investors. The top six start-ups in each category will compete for the first prize of EUR 10 000, as well as get international recognition and networking opportunities.Chec ...
Calling all start-ups and investors in the Mobility and Energy sectors! Supernovas WIN (Women Investment Network) is thrilled to announce its third Investment Forum, exclusively dedicated to female-led start-ups. This is your opportunity to be part of a game-changing event, where innovation and tech ...
You will join policymakers, industry leaders, and students to advance the European agenda on gender equality in STEM education and careers. RegisterAbout the ForumEvery year, Girls Go Circular – in collaboration with the European Commission, Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and ...
EIT Manufacturing invites submissions to the 2nd Call for Proposal 2024 in Innovation, the Regional Innovation Scheme, and Education.Submit your Expression of InterestFocus on InnovationTopic 1: Optimising production processes and increasing resources efficiency through digital solutionsThe followin ...
Founders2Founders is a series of five one-day offline workshops in Kyiv on 31 October and 24 November, Lviv on 4 November and 2 December, and Ivano-Frankivsk on 5 November. You will get practical advice for your tech business from successful founders, entrepreneurs, and investors.Over the course of ...
Become part of the 2024 cohort of the EIT Community New European Bauhaus (NEB) Catalyse programme, a start-up accelerator for ventures working to implement NEB values across Europe.The New European Bauhaus is an environmental, social and cultural initiative that is guided by three core values:Sustai ...
The Student Entrepreneur Grant Scheme is a new programme of EIT Urban Mobility to support students/ recent graduates working on innovative projects/ ideas.The programme is designed to empower students with the financial resources they need to work on and develop their projects/ideas. By providing sm ...