đź’ˇ Want to turn your idea into a successful solution? đź’ˇ
Yesterday (March 25), the TalTech Mektory hosted an informative event, “From Idea to Successful Solutions – EIT Funding Opportunities”, where valuable insights were shared about the funding opportunities provided by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT). Since 2021, Estonian companies, universities, NGOs, and professional associations have received nearly €10 million in EIT funding! 🚀
🔍 What is EIT and what are KICs?
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) is Europe’s largest innovation ecosystem, bringing together entrepreneurship, education, and research to solve global challenges.
KICs (Knowledge and Innovation Communities) are specialized networks created by EIT that focus on specific sectors, supporting new businesses, innovative solutions, and entrepreneurship development. EIT funding supports:
âś… The creation of new businesses
âś… The development of innovative products and services
âś… The education of a new generation of entrepreneurs (courses, curricula, support programs)
📽️ Missed the event? Watch the recording (2h) and explore funding opportunities and success stories:
đź”— https://etag.ee/uritus/ideest-edukate-lahendusteni-eit-toetusvoimalused-2025/
🎤 Success stories – how has EIT funding helped Estonian companies?
✅ Beholder (EIT InnoEnergy) – developing energy-efficient technologies and solutions.
✅ KIUD (Women TechEU) – innovating sustainable and advanced materials.
✅ ÄIO (EIT Food) – creating innovative food solutions and sustainable alternatives.
đź’ˇ What opportunities does EIT offer? (funding calls, training, courses, internships, events, mentorship, incubation, innovation projects, accelerator programs, etc.)
đź”— Check out all available opportunities (updated weekly)
🇪🇪 EIT KIC representatives in Estonia: TalTech, Tartu Biotechnology Park, Beamline Accelerator, University of Tartu.
