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Over the past nine years, more than 500 European startups have participated in the EIT FAN programme, some of them having reached Series A and B in funding, launch new products and expand into new markets.EIT Food has selected 65 startups to join the 2026 edition of EIT FAN, its startup programme...

Nine Ukrainian startups competed at Startup World Cup Ukraine 2026 for the opportunity to represent Ukraine at the global finals in Silicon Valley and access opportunities through the EIT Community in Europe and beyond. The EIT Community Hub Ukraine fosters entrepreneurship, internationalisation...

EIT Urban Mobility is excited to announce the selected startups and SMEs for the 2026 edition of its flagship RAPTOR (Rapid Applications for Transport) programme. This year, 14 cities across Europe have selected innovative solutions to address locally identified mobility challenges, working directly...

As Europe accelerates the transition to electric mobility, the readiness of electricity grids is becoming a critical enabler of success.To better understand the challenges ahead, EIT Urban Mobility, organised in collaboration with ACEA and ChargeUp Europe, commissioned Siemens to assess the impact...

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) and the Autonomous Region of Sardinia have entered into a cooperation agreement to strengthen the region's innovation ecosystem, support advanced skills development and foster entrepreneurship. The agreement, signed on 24 June, will connect...

Build and validate your deep-tech venture with industry.The Co-Creation Accelerator is a programme by 28DIGITAL, designed to bring together startups and industry partners to co-develop solutions addressing real-world challenges. The focus is on: validating core technology (TRL 4–5 and above)...

The High Representative issued a statement on behalf of the European Union on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples.