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Newsletter - Issue 3/2024 - Introducing the EIT Awards winners

EIT Newsletter 11 Mar 2024

Newsletter - Issue 3/2024 - Introducing the EIT Awards winners

Two weeks ago we came together during the EIT Summit. The event saw stimulating speakers and panels, networking, matchmaking, and the EIT Awards Ceremony. We can now introduce you to this year's EIT Awards winners, some of our most promising innovators coming from our entrepreneurial education, innovation-driven research and business creation programmes. 
 
Other highlights from the EIT Summit include the launch of the Solar Academy and the European Prize for Women Innovators finalists. Read all about this, and more, in this month's newsletter. 
 
Don't forget to follow our social media channels to stay up to date with the latest opportunities to join Europe's largest innovation network. 
 
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Recognising Technology Trailblazers from bioinnovations to batteries: announcing the 2024 EIT Awards winners

EIT

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 EIT Awards, the prestigious innovation prize now in its tenth year. Mohamed Elamir (Changemaker Award); Altris AB (Innovation Team Award);  Enline (Venture Award); and HIQ-CARB (Public ...

Feb 27

 

EIT continues to tackle skills gap: Introducing the European Solar Academy

EIT

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) is celebrating the EIT Summit today, where it announced the launch of a European Solar Academy, leveraging its exceptional innovation ecosystem for Europe. The new academy will support the European solar photovoltaic technologies and SME ...

Feb 27

 

The EIT releases its new strategy for the EU Outermost Regions

EIT

The EIT will dedicate greater effort to maximising the innovation potential of the EU Outermost Regions: Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Réunion, Martinique, Mayotte and Saint-Martin (France), the Azores and Madeira (Portugal), and the Canary Islands (Spain).The EIT Regional Innovation Scheme (RIS) ...

Feb 27

 

Ten finalists are in the running for the 2024 European Prize for Women Innovators

EIT

Ten finalists for the European Prize for Women Innovators were announced at the EIT Summit. The winners will be revealed at the R&I Week Opening Event on 18 March 2024.A new prize jointly presented by the EIT and the EIC The European Prize for Women Innovators will be awarded ...

Feb 27

 

This International Women’s Day, the EIT celebrates 16 years of investing in women to accelerate progress

EIT Community

Our gender equality activities unleash the potential of women in entrepreneurship and innovation so that women can unleash the innovation potential of Europe.This year’s International Women’s Day is giving the clarion call to the world to invest in women to accelerate progress. The challenges of ...

Mar 08

 

Global ranking: EIT InnoEnergy second most active investor in energy in 2023

Energy

According to the PitchBook Global League Tables for 2023, EIT InnoEnergy is ranked as the second most active investor in energy in 2023, globally.This recognition is a testament to the transformative technologies and groundbreaking projects EIT Innoenergy invests in and follows a series of listings ...

Mar 05

 

EIT Manufacturing Alumni Community Launched with Vision for Innovation and Sustainability

The launch is projected to be a significant move towards fostering innovation and sustainability within the manufacturing sector.In an exclusive interview with Diogo Rocha, Vice-President of the community's Board, we delved into the aspirations, motivations, and action lines guiding this transformat ...

Mar 06

 

EIT InnoEnergy attends the EU’s Clean Transition Dialogue

Energy

In preparation for the next phase of the European Green Deal, EIT InnoEnergy, along with its portfolio companies GravitHy, Verkor, Ecop, and Skeleton Technologies, participated in a meeting held in Brussels.The Clean Transition Dialogues held in Brussels are chaired by President Ursula von der Leyen ...

Mar 06

 

Join the EIT Community and grow with us!

Manufacturing

Welcome to our commitment to sustainability! We believe in the power of collective action to address the pressing environmental challenges of our time. That’s why we’re excited to announce our latest INNOVEIT campaign: The EIT Community Forest.Just as a forest thrives through networking and mutu ...

Feb 26

 

19 EIT-supported companies make the 2024 SET100 list

EIT

Two of the EIT-backed companies selected in the SET100 list join 15 finalists for the SET Tech Festival 2024 in Berlin where the best climate solutions will be rewarded. SET published its 2024 list of the most promising climate tech and energy start-ups of the year as part of its 2024 SET Award ...

Feb 22

 

EIT Health joins 'Seeds of Bravery' Consortium

Health

EIT Health is set to be a key player in the Seeds of Bravery (UASEEDs) consortium. UASEEDs is a EUR 20 million project funded by the European Union under the European Innovation Council (EIC) to support Ukrainian tech start-ups and SMEs with innovative solutions, services, and products, bringin ...

Feb 15

 

INNOVEIT meets Hello Tomorrow Global Summit

EIT

Join INNOVEIT in Paris for the Hello Tomorrow Global Summit and be part of shaping the future of deep tech innovation!In today's rapidly evolving deep tech landscape, nurturing skilled talent is key to driving innovation and staying competitive. However, the question is where individuals and compani ...

 

Generative AI: Europe's Quest for Regulation and Industry Leadership

Digital

The debut of OpenAI's ChatGPT in November 2022, marked the dawn of a transformative era in artificial intelligence (AI).The rapid expansion of Generative AI (GAI) has raised questions about its potential to revolutionise entire industries and become a vector of growth for the European industry itsel ...

 

Join the 2024 EIT Health Summit to transform the future of European healthcare

Health

On 18 and 19 April, in one united effort, Partners, policy makers, start-ups, investors, educators, healthcare professionals and more, will join forces at the EIT Health Summit 2024 to achieve one goal: a commitment to change. As Europe’s brightest minds, together we’ll agree how, in t ...

 

EIT InnoEnergy partners with POwR Earth Summit 2024

Energy

EIT InnoEnergy is thrilled to announce its partnership with the POwR Earth Summit 2024, a groundbreaking event committed to advancing the transition to clean and sustainable energy solutions. This first edition is set to take place from 13-15 March at CNIT La Défense in Paris.What is this even ...

 

Opportunities

Ukraine Advisory Board

Energy

In order to implement the activities of the EIT Community SRI Cluster in a way most adjusted to the actual needs of Ukrainian innovation ecosystem, EIT InnoEnergy is looking to supplement existing Advisory Board for Ukraine with representatives of Industry sector.Deadline for submission proposals: 2 ...

 

Call for Applications: EIT RawMaterials Academy seeking international master's programmes

Materials

EIT RawMaterials invites European-based international master’s programmes to apply for assistance in obtaining the prestigious EIT Label and become part of the esteemed EIT RawMaterials Academy. This Call for Applications aims to identify existing international master’s programmes in Europe ...

 

EIT Community Officer in Bulgaria

Manufacturing

EIT Community Officer position is available in Bulgaria. Applications are open until 28 March, 2024.EIT Community is looking for a company or professional to sign a consulting contract based on deliverables to act as its EIT Community Officer in Bulgaria. Interested parties can submit a proposa ...

 

2024 Rocket Up applications are now open!

The Rocket Up programme supports top women-led technological ventures achieve successful international expansion in Europe. Seamlessly enter a new European market with a solid strategy and local validation of your innovative product and service.RocketUp in a NutshellAchieving significant growth ...

 

EIT Manufacturing Master School: Join the force of Innovation in Manufacturing

Manufacturing

The Master School: Join the force of Innovation in ManufacturingThe EIT Manufacturing Master School offers two-year programmes that encompasses a year of intensive study at two different universities, where students acquire comprehensive knowledge and expertise in their chosen field. Additionally, t ...

 

Applications are open for the EIT Urban Mobility Market Readiness Accelerators

Mobility

From 1 February to 15 April 2024, early-stage mobility start-ups have the opportunity to apply for the EIT Urban Mobility Market Readiness Accelerators.The Market Readiness Accelerators support entrepreneurs to build up a consistent business basis and avoid the most common failure for newly created ...

 

Enhance New European Bauhaus Partner Call 2024

Mobility

The EIT Community NEB partners [1] are invited to scale-up Connect NEB and Co-create NEB projects that were previously funded by the EIT Community and implemented during 2022 and 2023.Who can apply?This Enhance NEB Call is addressed to EIT Community NEB partners that implemented Connect NEB and CoCr ...

 

EIT Red Kalyna Initiative: recognition and spotlighting of Ukrainian women

EIT

Join the EIT Red Kalyna Initiative and champion diversity and gender equality in innovation!EIT Red Kalyna is seeking nominations for exceptional Ukrainian female leaders!Despite the ongoing struggle in Ukraine, women there are demonstrating remarkable entrepreneurial spirit and leadership. In 2023, ...