Global challenges
Our Knowledge and Innovation Communities are Europe-wide networks centred around fighting a specific societal challenge like healthcare issues or climate change. They are made up of partnerships between:
- Higher education institutions
- Research centres
- Businesses and investors
- Public and non-profit organisations
Climate Change
Working to accelerate the transition to a zero-carbon economy! Together, we can innovate climate-friendly technology. Join the next generation of climate leaders helping realise a climate-resilient Europe.
250+
global partners
EUR 92+
million investment attracted to start-ups
EUR 688 million
EIT funding
Cultural & Creative Sectors & Industries
Creatives without borders, innovation without limits. Imagining a better future for Europe requires all of our creative power. With our growing community of creatives, you can be part of designing a more inclusive and sustainable vision.
50+
global partners
Coming soon!
million investment attracted to start-ups
EUR 6 million
EIT funding
Digitisation
Driving Europe’s digital transformation! Join a community determined to harness digital technology for a sustainable, inclusive, and fair society.
270+
global partners
EUR 105+
million investment attracted to start-ups
EUR 610 million
EIT funding
Future of Food
Building a future-fit food system that produces healthy and sustainable food for all! Change the way our society is connected to food and agriculture. We want food innovation that both benefits everyone and makes everyone a participant.
310+
global partners
EUR 406+
million investment attracted to start-ups
EUR 354 million
EIT funding
Health Innovation
Giving EU citizens greater opportunities to enjoy a healthy life! Help innovate tech that helps people have access to a healthy lifestyles and healthy ageing.
540+
global partners
EUR 480+
million investment attracted to start-ups
EUR 480 million
EIT funding
Sustainable Energy
Achieving a sustainable energy future for Europe! Become part of the leading engine of a new European economy based on renewable energy.
590+
global partners
EUR 679+
million investment attracted to start-ups
EUR 709 million
EIT funding
Added-Value Manufacturing
Strengthening and increasing the competitiveness of Europe’s manufacturing industry! We want Europe to be at the top of global manufacturing. Join us to rethink industry and create the workforce of tomorrow.
250+
global partners
EUR 3+
million investment attracted to start-ups
EUR 169 million
EIT funding
Raw Materials
Developing raw materials into a major strength for Europe! Help Europe become more self-sustaining and ecologically sustainable by rethinking every step of our resource value chain.
570+
global partners
EUR 119+
million investment attracted to start-ups
EUR 466 million
EIT funding
Urban Mobility
Smart, green and integrated transport! Our cities can be your living labs for innovation that decarbonises mobility and puts people back at the centre of city planning.
270+
global partners
EUR 4+
million investment attracted to start-ups
EUR 189 million
EIT funding
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