EIT HEI launches €40 million call to strengthen Europe’s innovation ecosystem
EIT HEI launches €40 million call to strengthen Europe’s innovation ecosystem
The EIT Higher Education Initiative, coordinated by EIT RawMaterials, invites university and industry consortia to apply for up to €1.25 million per project to accelerate innovation and entrepreneurship in deep tech and advanced manufacturing.
Location: Europe
Supported by: European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), coordinated by EIT RawMaterials
Turning research into market-ready innovation is key to Europe’s competitiveness. The EIT Higher Education Initiative (EIT HEI), coordinated by EIT RawMaterials, has launched a €40 million call to strengthen innovation and entrepreneurship in higher education, with a focus on advanced manufacturing and deep tech.
The call offers:
- Up to €1.25 million per project over 18 months.
- Stronger industry links to accelerate technology transfer and commercialisation.
- Innovation and entrepreneurship skills for students, researchers and university staff.
- Collaborative consortia connecting universities, businesses and innovation partners.
Who can apply?
Consortia must include at least three higher education institutions from three different eligible countries, including one EU Member State, and at least two business or industry partners.
Application Deadline: 13 January 2027, 17:00 CET.
Apply here
About EIT HEI: Since 2021, the EIT HEI has supported over 500 higher education institutions, trained more than 150,000 students and staff, and helped launch 207+ startups. Website: https://eit-hei.eu/
