EIT launches €40 million call to foster deep-tech and manufacturing innovation in higher education

News Tank Academic - Brussels - News #457750 - Published on 20/10/26 at 11:55
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The European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT) launched a call on 20/10/2026 to strengthen the capacity of higher education institutions to turn their research into innovations in manufacturing and deep tech.

Launched under the EIT RawMaterials Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC), the 2026 EIT Higher Education Initiative call has a budget of €40 million that will provide up to €1.25m per selected project over 18 months.

The call is open to consortia of higher education institutions (HEIs), businesses, research organisations, public bodies and other innovation partners with the aim of developing innovation and entrepreneurship skills, improving technology transfer services and strengthening links between universities and business. Consortia need at least three higher…

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