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EIT Higher Education Initiative Call for Proposals 2025

Funds university consortia building innovation and entrepreneurship capacity.

The EIT Higher Education Initiative Call for Proposals 2025 backs consortia led by universities that want to grow their innovation and entrepreneurship capacity, alongside business, research, and public-sector partners, funding up to EUR 2,000,000 per project across two topics: building STEM entrepreneurship skills, and forming closer ties between European university alliances and EIT's own innova…

The call backs consortia led by universities that want to grow their innovation and entrepreneurship capacity, alongside business, research, and public-sector partners. Two topics were funded: building STEM entrepreneurship skills, and forming closer ties between European university alliances and EIT's own innovation communities.

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
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.19 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.24 months
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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