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Innovation Exchange to Boost Malta’s Innovation Community

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) has launched a new project in Malta called The Innovation Exchange. The goal is to strengthen Malta’s innovation ecosystem and help meet the Government’s Vision 2050 goals. The Innovation Exchange is organized with BusinessLabs. It will act as a national forum where entrepreneurs, start-ups, policymakers, academics, investors, …

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EIT Community Hub Albania at Future to Tech Tirana 2025

The EIT Community Hub Albania continued to foster innovation in Albania by participating in Future2Tech, which took place on 2–3 October 2025 at the Palace of Congresses in Tirana, Albania. During this event, the EIT Community Hub Albania showcased its activities, highlighted available opportunities and support, and further promoted its role as a connector between …

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First Science | Business Conference in Montenegro in Partnership with EIT Community

On October 21, 2025, Science | Business will organise its first-ever event in Montenegro – following the ministerial meeting of the Western Balkans Steering Platform on Research and Innovation – to debate the way forward, informed by “living” case studies of R&I in action. This public conference titled “From knowledge to impact: Nurturing research and innovation …

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Europe’s Largest Innovation Network Meets Latvian Innovators in Riga – EIT National Day 2025

On 8 October 2025, the EIT Community Latvia will host the EIT National Day 2025 – a high-level event bringing together representatives from European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), government, academia, and industry to discuss Latvia’s achievements and collaborative results to date, and to outline future priorities for closer integration with Europe’s largest innovation …

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From Kyiv to Copenhagen: Women Innovators Shaping Europe’s Future

When five Ukrainian women innovators boarded their flights to Copenhagen this summer, they weren’t just travelling to another conference. They were stepping into the heart of Europe’s innovation ecosystem — bringing with them resilience, vision, and a determination to rebuild their country through innovation. The EIT Red Kalyna, a flagship initiative of the EIT Community, …

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Kateryna’s Story: From Local PR Leader to EU Innovation Advocate

Kateryna is the founder of Become, a PR agency specialising in amplifying the voices of business leaders, and the driving force behind UA Business Global, an NGO that empowers Ukrainian entrepreneurs to expand internationally through free educational content and strategic support. Her mission is deeply aligned with European Union priorities: fostering resilient SMEs, enabling cross-border …

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Building the Future of an Independent Defence Ecosystem with Daria Yaniieva, EIT Red Kalyna Finalist

Turning Venture Capital, Defence Tech — and Vision — into Lasting ImpactAn interview with Daria Yaniieva, Investment Director and EIT Red Kalyna Finalist “The greatest value isn’t money. It’s the ability to build a community that turns ideas into power.” Daria Yaniieva is one of the women shaping Ukraine’s future. As Investment Director at Sigma …

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How One Ukrainian Woman Is Redefining Innovation – From Kharkiv to All of Europe

Building Something Bigger Than Herself — and Inspiring a Nation Along the WayAn interview with Olga Shapoval, Visionary Leader and EIT Red Kalyna Awardee “You don’t have to walk the path alone. But you do have to dream – and act.” These words capture the spirit of Olga Shapoval — a visionary, a leader, a …

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Creative Thinking with Oksana Sedashova, EIT Red Kalyna Awardee

Transforming Business, Education — and Herself — Through Creative ThinkingAn interview with Oksana Sedashova, Creativity Ambassador and EIT Red Kalyna Awardee “Creativity is my way of contributing to society.” These words reflect the personal and professional philosophy of Oksana Sedashova, a psychologist, educator, and one of the laureates of the EIT Red Kalyna initiative — …

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Montenegro Embraces EU Innovation Momentum

Informative EIT & EIC Event Held in Podgorica A high-impact information and dialogue event was held in Podgorica, bringing together members of Montenegro’s innovation ecosystem to explore opportunities within the Horizon Europe programme. The focus was on two flagship EU instruments—the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) and the European Innovation Council (EIC)—and how …

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