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Malta ClimAccelerator Programme

Climate tech takes centre stage during Malta start-up Demo Day 2024

Eight pioneering start-ups from around the world showcased their innovative climate tech solutions and pitched for additional investment during the Demo Day of the inaugural edition of the Malta ClimAccelerator Programme. The programme, which ran for four months, is an initiative MALTAccelerate, MCAST, and EIT Climate Knowledge & Innovation Community (EIT Climate-KIC). EIT Climate-KIC is …

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New Era of Procurement

Malta-Latvia collaboration supports development of Sustainable Cities

An initiative by Malta-based Project Aegle Foundation and MCAST, in collaboration with VEFRESH in Latvia, has resulted in the launch of a new platform designed specifically to bring together entrepreneurs, local authorities and procurers who are focused on developing smart, sustainable cities. The City Innovation Hub not only facilitates better understanding between all stakeholders of …

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Strengths and challenges facing Malta’s innovation ecosystem discussed during the launch of the new EIT CommunityRIS Hub

The importance of nurturing talent and keeping that talent in Malta was one of several topics discussed at the recent launch of the EIT Community RIS Hub Malta. The event, titled ‘Making Innovation happen in Malta’, looked at many of the strengths and challenges the country faces, if it is to become a leading centre …

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eit-jumpstarter-malta

EIT Jumpstarter opens doors for Maltese start-ups

The EIT Jumpstarter 2025, a flagship pre-accelerator focused on unveiling talented innovators from emerging European countries including Malta, is now open. This year’s programme will seek innovative ideas in more than 27 countries and territories in Europe, with a special focus on the Western Balkans, the EU Outermost Regions and Mediterranean, offering additional prizes and …

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Europe-funding

EIT RIS Implementation Framework (Updated 2025-2027)

This Regional Innovation Scheme (RIS) Implementation Framework aims to provide the European Institute of Innovation and Technology’s (EIT) Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) with guidance fully aligned with the EIT’s strategy and priorities for 2021 to 2027. It is based on the Strategic and Innovation Agenda and maintains coherence with the Horizon Europe Framework Programme …

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EIT’s Vision for a Competitive Europe: Driving Innovation & Growth

Europe faces growing global challenges that demand stronger innovation, economic resilience, and a highly skilled workforce. The European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT) has been at the forefront of tackling these issues, fostering entrepreneurship, and strengthening collaboration between business, education, and research. Bridging the Innovation Gap Despite Europe’s rich research landscape, too many discoveries …

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A successful national launch event for the new EIT Community Hub Italy 

A dynamic hybrid event bringing together national and regional stakeholders and the EIT Knowledge & Innovation Communities.  On 18 February 2025, the EIT Community Hub Italy successfully launched a dynamic event that brought together over 200 participants, including policymakers, industry experts, entrepreneurs, and academics. Co-organised by the EIT Community Hub Italy, ART-ER  S. cons. p. …

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EIT Community Hub Launches in Croatia to Boost Innovation

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) is launching its first EIT Community Hub in Croatia. The hub will serve as a key access point for Croatian innovators, businesses, and researchers to connect with Europe’s largest innovation ecosystem. The official launch will take place on 6 March 2025 at the National and University Library …

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Nades design

2 Years, 3 Wins: NADES Design’s Rise with EIT Support

Representing Croatia in the EIT Post-Jumpstarter NYC Cohort In September 2024, Manuela Panić and her startup, NADES Design, proudly represented Croatia in the prestigious EIT Post-Jumpstarter NYC Cohort in New York. Supported by leading organizations such as EIT Jumpstarter, EIT Health, EIT Food, EIT Global Outreach, and WEVE Acceleration, NADES Design stood alongside innovative companies from Serbia, the Czech Republic, Poland, and Latvia. …

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heatventors

HeatVentors’ 25+ Year Battery Life: Reducing Carbon Emissions by Millions of Tons

HeatVentors, a Hungarian startup supported by EIT InnoEnergy, provides innovative thermal battery solutions. Their technology delivers energy efficiency, flexible heat storage, and significant cost savings for businesses. With a scalable system, advanced algorithms, and eco-friendly design, HeatVentors is transforming how industries manage heating, cooling, and energy consumption. Key Milestones: The Impact: HeatVentors’ thermal batteries reduce …

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