European Institute of Innovation and Technology Higher Education Initiative

**Europe’s innovation starts with education** As the only funding programme targeting innovation in higher education, we empower universities to drive Europe’s innovation. Backed by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, the Higher Education Initiative connects higher education, industry, and policymakers to turn ideas into real-world impact. Making Europe ever more competitive on the global stage. **Discover who we are, how we fit within Europe’s innovation ecosystem, ?and the partners who help make it happen.** **A stronger Europe, one innovation at a time** The EIT Higher Education Initiative supports higher education institutions by funding projects and connecting Europe’s innovation community. Together, we’re strengthening innovation, launching new ventures, and preparing the next generation of innovators. - Build innovation capacity in HEIs - Fund collaborative projects - Support start-ups from launch to scale - Train Europe’s next generation of innovators **We back bold ideas with real results.** Our priorities are more than strategy, they’re actions that are already delivering measurable change across Europe’s innovation ecosystem. ****700+ institutions involved**** We help higher education leaders embed innovation at the heart of their institutions. ****€69M awarded**** Awarded to support 359 HEIs and 380+ non-academic organisations. ****1700+ start-ups supported**** We support organisations to launch, scale and sustain their ventures. ****90,000+ people trained**** Trained students, academic and non-academic staff on innovation and entrepreneurship. **Breaking down the barriers** Whether finding the right partners, or navigating complex policy, every innovation faces countless obstacles on its journey from brainwave to breaking news. But we’ll be by your side at every step. With funding, training, and access to Europe’s largest innovation community, we’ll support you to nurture ideas into real-world impact. **Brought to you by Europe’s innovation leaders** The EIT Higher Education Initiative, coordinated by EIT RawMaterials, empowers universities, businesses, and policymakers to work together on Europe’s biggest challenges. ****Founded 2021**** Strengthening higher education’s innovation role ****42 Countries**** A truly European network ****Partnerships**** Connecting research and markets ****Action Plans**** Turning bold ideas into real-world outcomes **Priceless connections** The funding we provide is a vital innovation lifeline. But It might be the collaboration you value most. We provide funding, expert coaching, and access to our unique innovation community. These help higher education institutions to design and deliver innovation action plans and prepare learners for Europe’s future. We offer: ****Funding**** For projects that build innovation capacity and launch partnerships. ****Other Support**** Supporting learners, businesses and educators to develop entrepreneurial skills. ****The Community**** Europe’s largest innovation ecosystem, scaling up and connecting partners.