The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) has launched opportunities to finance innovation. This initiative aims to foster partnerships between companies, educational institutions and research centers to find solutions to emerging global challenges, and these solutions are marketed by Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs).

Open opportunities:

• Cross-KIC: AI Challenge 2023: Connecting Enterprises to AI Solution Providers – This initiative seeks to identify opportunities for startups, SMEs and corporations to embark on their AI journeys or enhance their existing systems. Applications until July 31, 2023.
• Cross-KIC: European Award for Innovative Women – Do you have an innovative idea that will bring positive change to our society? Sign up now and get a chance to be recognized and rewarded for your hard work. Applications until September 27, 2023.
• Cross-KIC: EIT Water Scarcity – This programme carries out a range of activities, from research and innovation to joint efforts, to find appropriate solutions for water scarcity in southern European regions, leading the way towards a more sustainable future. Permanent applications.
• Climate KIC: New European Bauhaus – EIT NEB Community partners are invited to extend citizen connection activities with the co-creation of public space projects implemented in the previous Business Plan (2021-2022)in line with the New European Bauhaus initiative. Applications until July 10, 2023.
• Health KIC: Venture Centre of Excellence (VCoE) launches call for VCs – VCoE aims to catalyze 2 billion euros in investments in life sciences, bringing together an exclusive community of investors in health, such as you, corporations, insurance companies, technology transfer offices (TTOs) and others interested in co-investing in European life sciences startups. Applications until January 6, 2023.
• Manufacturing KIC: Tech2Market – An acceleration program that aims to facilitate the successful transfer of research and development results in advanced technology to the production area. Permanent applications.
• Manufacturing KIC: RIS Inclusiveness – An initiative to attract, select and support entities from EIT RIS countries in developing innovative solutions to make work in the area of production more inclusive for people with disabilities. Applications until August 4, 2023.
• RawMaterials KIC: Grow your business with EIT RawMaterials – Does your startup or SME offer sustainable solutions for the raw materials sector? Sign up for Booster Call and receive financial support of up to €200,000, plus access to the EIT RawMaterials partner network to grow your business. Applications until September 4, 2023.
• Urban Mobility KIC: Financial support for startups – EIT Urban Mobility provides financial support of up to 500,000 euros per company to accelerate the journey of mobility ventures, promote innovation and transform the European urban mobility landscape. Permanent applications