Newsletter – Issue 3/2026 – European Prize for Women Innovators Finalists Announced and EIT–EUIPO Collaboration Strengthened
EIT Newsletter 23 Mar 2026
Welcome to the latest edition of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) newsletter.
This edition features a range of stories and opportunities from across the EIT Community.
The finalists of the European Prize for Women Innovators have been announced. These women are not only inspiring future generations of innovators but also demonstrating the importance of diversity and gender equality in strengthening Europe’s competitiveness. Meanwhile, the EIT and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) are strengthening their collaboration to support Europe’s innovators in protecting and leveraging intellectual property, agreeing on a 2026 Annual Work Plan, building on strong results achieved last year.
EIT Urban Mobility’s Community Days, a unique networking opportunity in the field of urban mobility, are just one of the many EIT-related events coming up. There are also several opportunities with deadlines approaching, including Climathon and the EIT Food Accelerator Network. Further details are available below.
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The finalists of the European Prize for Women Innovators - jointly managed by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), the European Innovation Council (EIC) and the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) - have been announced. These ...
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) are strengthening their collaboration to support Europe’s innovators in protecting and leveraging intellectual property (IP). The partners have agreed on a 2026 Annual Work Plan, bui ...
EIT Jumpstarter continues to transform research excellence into entrepreneurial success, with participants from COST Actions among the standout innovators of the 2025 edition.Strengthening the COST–EIT PartnershipThe European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST), a funding organisation suppo ...
On 26 February 2026, the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), together with ERA-Learn, hosted the Financial Sustainability Workshop 2026 – ‘Looking Ahead: European Partnerships and Pathways to Sustainability’ in Brussels.The full-day event brought together more than 70 participants ...
InnoEnergy has been ranked the most active VC investor globally in the energy sector, according to PitchBook’s 2025 Annual Global League Tables. InnoEnergy tops the energy sector based on the number of completed investment deals. This marks the fifth time InnoEnergy has secured the number one p ...
Sustainable Solutions Match 2026 is a online European matchmaking and knowledge-sharing virtual event connecting solution seekers with innovators advancing sustainability and circularity across industries.Organised by the Enterprise Europe Network and Up2Circ, with the support from the European Comm ...
Join ITS Europe 2026 and contribute to bridging innovation for an integrated, safe, and seamless mobility!ITS Europe is a unique event in smart mobility and intelligent transport where industry experts, policy makers, academics, researchers and public authorities come together to present real-world ...
Join EIT Urban Mobility’s Community Days for a unique networking opportunity in the field of Urban Mobility!EIT Urban Mobility’s Community Days 2026 Edition offers a unique chance to make connections and exchange with leading actors in the urban mobility field.This exclusive annual event brings toge ...
Join this practical workshop co-organised by Climate KIC as part of the ReAdapt project and get insights for your territorial planning.What lessons can be learned from EU regions on design, implementation, governance and monitoring of nature-based solutions (NbS)? What are cross-regional insights on ...
Are you the next Climathon Organiser? 2026 call is officially opened!What Is Climathon?Climathon events bring citizens together to raise awareness and inspire systemic climate action. A Climathon event is planned and coordinated by independent organisers and organisations. It can happen in ...
Join the EIT Food Accelerator Network 2026 to scale your agrifood startup with expert mentorship, investor connections, and access to Europe’s leading food innovation ecosystem!The EIT Food Accelerator Network (FAN) is a multi-hub European accelerator programme supporting high-impact agrifood and fo ...
Are you a design or business strategy expert that wants to support NEB impact through mentorship? Then the NEB Mentors Open Call 2026 is right for you!The EIT Community New European Bauhaus (NEB) is seeking independent external experts to join its 2026–2028 pool of NEB Mentors. Selected experts will ...
The EWA Advance Programme 2026 aims to select female founders of agrifood startups with market traction to participate in a pan-European scaling programme focused on accelerating commercial growth and investment readiness.The Empowering Women in Agrifood (EWA) Advance Programme is a new module withi ...
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