InnoNext Call

InnoNext is launching a call for EIT talents and startups!

InnoNext, a collaborative initiative powered by the European Innovation Council (EIC), 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. The goal: to strengthen innovation, accelerate scale-ups and bridge research with industry.

Who can take part?

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

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

What will you gain?

For talents, InnoNext offers the opportunity to apply academic knowledge to real-world business challenges, while gaining valuable entrepreneurial and professional experience. Participants can build strong networks within Europe’s innovation ecosystem and receive financial support for a fully funded internship lasting three to six months.

For startups and SMEs, the programme offers access to highly specialised research talent, enabling them to host internships without financial burden. Through the InnoNext platform’s AI-driven matching system, companies can find candidates aligned with their innovation needs and benefit from fresh insights to support product development and scale-up efforts.

Check your eligibility and register on the Innonext Platform!