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 remain commercially unexploited. The EIT’s mission is to close this gap by:
- Accelerating research commercialisation – transforming ideas into market-ready solutions.
- Strengthening education-business ties – ensuring researchers and businesses collaborate effectively.
- Boosting start-up support – providing funding, coaching, and access to global markets.
- Closing the skills gap – equipping talent with deep-tech expertise and entrepreneurship skills.
Tangible Impact Across Europe
Since its founding in 2008, the EIT has built Europe’s largest innovation ecosystem, connecting over 2,400 organisations and supporting 9,900+ companies. These efforts have resulted in:
- 2,400+ new products & services launched
- Nearly €10 billion in external investments raised
- Several unicorn companies emerging
A Roadmap for the Future
Looking ahead, the EIT aims to scale its impact by:
- Expanding thematic innovation communities to tackle climate, digital transformation, and sustainability.
- Strengthening regional innovation support to empower underrepresented areas.
- Enhancing education initiatives through the EIT Innovation Campus, focusing on next-generation skills.
- Creating synergies across EU innovation programmes to streamline resources and maximise efficiency.
Join the Innovation Movement
The EIT has played a critical role in shaping Europe’s innovation landscape, and its vision for 2025 and beyond is more ambitious than ever. With continued collaboration and investment, the EIT stands ready to drive Europe’s competitiveness, sustainability, and technological leadership.