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Newsletter – Issue 2/2025 - EIT Future Vision Unveiled and Women Innovators Finalists Announced

EIT Newsletter 25 Mar 2025
Welcome to the latest edition of the European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT) Newsletter.
 
We’re excited to share the latest developments and milestones from across the EIT Community. The EIT Governing Board has unveiled its future vision, cementing the EIT’s role as a key driver of a competitive and innovation-led Europe. To mark 15 years of EIT impact, we have also released new factsheets showcasing the achievements of our Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs), highlighting their reach and results, as well as some impact stories.
 
Nine inspiring finalists have been revealed for the 2025 European Prize for Women Innovators, jointly awarded by the EIT and the European Innovation Council (EIC). Stay tuned—winners will be announced at the EIC Summit on 3 April 2025.
 
Additionally, the Financial Times has named three EIT KICs among Europe’s Leading Start-up Hubs for 2025—recognition of the EIT Community’s thriving innovation ecosystems. We also spotlight our role in the European Commission’s Union of Skills initiative, where, in collaboration with businesses and with particular attention to gender-balanced participation, we aim to equip one million learners by 2028 with the skills needed in strategic sectors. This is one of several efforts through which we are advancing innovation-driven education and training across Europe.
 
Explore the full newsletter for more EIT Community updates and opportunities.

News

EIT Governing Board Unveils its Future Vision for a Competitive Europe

EIT

The Governing Board of the European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT) today unveiled its vision, positioning the EIT as a driving force for a competitive Europe.  The EIT’s results in areas such as innovation, skill development and start-up creation and support, contribute t ...

Mar 12

 

Women Driving Innovation: Meet the Nine Finalists of the 2025 European Prize for Women Innovators

EIT

The nine finalists for the 2025 European Prize for Women Innovators have been announced. The European Prize for Women Innovators is jointly awarded by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) and the European Innovation Council (EIC). Through this collaboration, the EIT and ...

Mar 03

 

EIT Governing Board Meeting: Advancing European Innovation and Competitiveness

EIT

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 Competitivene ...

Mar 21

 

Financial Times Names EIT Community Among Europe's Leading Start-up Hubs for 2025

EIT

The Financial Times (FT) listed three EIT Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) on its Europe's Leading Start-up Hubs 2025 ranking.Developed in collaboration with the international data and research company Statista, as well as Sifted, the FT-backed leading media brand for the Europe ...

Mar 04

 

The Union of Skills: EIT plays a key role in driving innovation and skills development

EIT

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, trainin ...

Mar 05

 

The EIT Higher Education Initiative Attracts Record Interest from Over 1000 Organisations Across Europe

EIT

The EIT Higher Education Initiative has once again demonstrated its significance in the higher education innovation landscape, with its latest Call for Proposals 2024 receiving an outstanding response. A total of 130 applications were submitted, involving 1480 organisations from 55 countri ...

Jan 21

 

15 Years of EIT Impact: Discover the EIT Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs)

EIT

Thanks to the continued support and strategic guidance of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), the EIT KICs have driven innovation across Europe and fostered Europe’s competitiveness by bolstering entrepreneurial education and skills development, research-driven innovation, a ...

Mar 12

 

15 Years of Climate KIC: Continuing Impact Through Innovation and Collaboration

EIT Community

Climate KIC, Europe’s leading climate innovation agency, is celebrating 15 years of transformative action and impact. To mark this milestone, the organisation is unveiling a refreshed brand identity as it transitions to independence from the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT).&n ...

Feb 25

 

Opportunities

Supernovas Rocket Up Programme 2025

Food

Calling all women-led tech start-ups! Join the 2025 Supernovas Rocket Up Activity!The Supernovas Rocket Up programme is now accepting applications for its 2025 cohort, marking the first time it's open to start-ups outside Europe.Exciting news for women-led tech start-ups worldwide! The Supernovas Ro ...

 

EIT Jumpstarter 2025

EIT

Do you have an innovative idea and want to jumpstart your business?The EIT Jumpstarter 2025, a flagship pre-accelerator focused on unveiling talented innovators from emerging European countries, is now open. This year’s programme will seek innovative ideas in more than 27 countries and territories ...

 

EIT Jumpstarter Next

EIT

Unlock Your Start-up’s Full Potential with EIT Jumpstarter NextAre you an early-stage founder lacking a good business development strategy? Are you looking for industry experts and sales advisors? EIT Jumpstarter Next might be the perfect next step!Now accepting applications, this hands-on trainin ...

 

SPIN: Rise 2025

Digital

Join us in boosting the European pipeline from research to market impact!Would you like to bridge academia and industry, empowering researchers with the tools and skills to unlock the commercial potential of their research and foster impactful partnerships with industry?Submit your proposal to the E ...

 

EIT Deep Tech Talent Initiative Call for Training Proposals 2025

EIT

The EIT Deep Tech Talent Initiative has announced the launch of its Call for Training Proposals 2025 for organisations to collaborate on training deep tech talent by enhancing or expanding deep tech training programmes to train people in the EU and associated countries.The Call for Training Proposal ...

 

2025 Accelerators Call

Mobility

Applications to the three Market Readiness Accelerator programmes are now open.Developed by consortia of companies selected by EIT Urban Mobility based on excellence and expertise, accelerators serve as a vital push for startups seeking to upskill, improve and create the next generation of mobility ...

 

Vacancies

IT Assistant (AST3) - extended

EIT

The EIT is now organising a call for expressions of interest with a view to establishing a reserve list for Temporary Staff (TA) for the profile of IT Assistant. The place of employment will be Budapest, where the EIT seat is located. Applications from female candidates are strongly encouraged.The I ...

Feb 04

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