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EIT Higher Education Initiative

Funds universities and their partners building innovation and entrepreneurship capacity through European consortium grants.

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology runs the Higher Education Initiative to strengthen innovation and entrepreneurship in European higher education. Its calls support university-led partnerships that include businesses and other organisations. Funded work can cover action plans, training, technology transfer, startup support and new innovation structures.

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

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