The EIT’s Knowledge and Innovation Communities are the EIT’s operational arms. They bring together Europe’s leading business, education and research organisations to find solutions to some of the most pressing global challenges, from climate change to the sustainable supply of raw materials. They run activities to empower entrepreneurs and innovators to turn their best ideas into new products and services for Europe.

The activities of the Knowledge and Innovation Communities:

• Develop innovative products and services
• Start new companies
• Train a new generation of entrepreneurs