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EIT KIC Multiannual Grants

EIT KIC Business Plan, Cross-KIC and HEI Grants

Funds EIT Knowledge and Innovation Communities delivering business plans, cross-KIC work and higher-education activities through EU grants.

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The European Institute of Innovation and Technology administers this direct invitation for EU action grants under Horizon Europe. It covers KIC Business Plan activities, cross-KIC activities and Higher Education Initiative activities for 2026-2028. The indicative budget available under the invitation is EUR 979 million: EUR 769 million for the EIT KIC Fund, EUR 80 million for the Cross-KIC Fund an…

KIC business plans, cross-KIC strategic work and shared services, regional innovation, entrepreneurship education and higher-education activity.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.No fixed schedule
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.—
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 4 Aug 2026Source: www.eit.europa.eu