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EIT Business Creation Programmes: A Better Way to Build Your Business | EIT EIT Business Creation Programmes: A Better Way to Build Your Business Ready to turn your idea into impact? EIT Business Creation programmes connect you with the resources, networks and support to grow.
Whether at the idea stage, a start-up or scaling up, we offer the essential ingredients to bring your venture to life through: entrepreneurial training and mentorship; marketing and PR support; matchmaking with partners and investors through the EIT’s Europe‑wide network. You’ll find these ingredients no matter which of our Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) you choose to join.
Each one will connect you to a Europe‑wide network of like‑minded businesses and innovators, all committed to helping you achieve your goals, If your business is working to make Europe and the world more sustainable, our KICs offer the incubation, acceleration and support services you need. Explore the full guide for all programme details Our programmes have already helped launch standout ventures across sectors.
Here are a few examples: Alchemie Technology , a Climate-KIC Accelerator alumnus, is leading the sustainable textile industry with its low-carbon, digital dyeing innovations. FinQbit , supported by EIT Digital, helps financial institutions adopt advanced computational tools for faster, smarter risk management.
Waybler , backed by EIT Urban Mobility, is scaling efficient EV charging solutions to support Europe’s transition to electric transport. Already know where you want your innovation to help? Go directly to our Communities’ websites and check out their offerings.
Climate-KIC EIT Digital EIT Food EIT Health InnoEnergy EIT Manufacturing EIT RawMaterials EIT Urban Mobility EIT Culture & Creativity Empowering Inclusion in Tech and Business Our core mission at the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) is to fight unequal access to opportunities in business and tech, especially for historically excluded groups such as women.
Women’s participation in the world of innovation is critical both to successfully steering tech towards sustainability and to avoiding the reproduction of existing inequalities. That’s why we created programmes specifically designed to give women the skills and support they need to break into the tech world. The sustainable future must also be an inclusive future.
Join our dedicated programmes for women. Activities by supernova : Rocket Up Women2Invest Women Leadership Programme Still wondering about the relationship between sustainability, business success and gender inclusivity?
Have a look at our research detailing why inclusivity is vital for the future of tech: Entrepreneurs as Frontline Drivers of the Green and Digital Transitions Why do we believe entrepreneurs are key to tackling societal challenges such as climate change and pandemics? Because supporting them accelerates the adoption of the critical technologies and helps ensure Europe leads in sustainability.
By turning more ideas into viable innovations, we foster a more inclusive, competitive ecosystem where all Europeans can benefit from the green and digital transitions.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Start-ups and scaling-up businesses across various sectors, particularly those working to make Europe and the world more sustainable or driving digital transformation. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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