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From EIT — opportunities across all Knowledge and Innovation Communities · checked 14 Nov 2026

EIT Higher Education Initiative Call for Proposals 2026

Open · 59 days left Grant European Union European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) · EIT Higher Education Initiative
Closes
13 Jan 2027
59 days left
Opened
20 Oct 2026
Funding per project
up to 1 250 000 EUR
Who can apply
Research organisations, Startups, SMEs, Large companies, Public bodies, Consortia
Open to applicants from
European Union

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What this call funds

Consortia of at least three higher education institutions from different Horizon Europe-eligible countries, plus at least two business or industry partners, can apply for projects of up to €1.25 million over 18 months. The call funds work to build innovation and entrepreneurship skills, improve technology transfer and strengthen links with businesses, with a focus on manufacturing and deep tech. The page states no submission deadline; organisations funded under the 2025 call are excluded.

manufacturingdeep_techeducationinnovationtechnology_transfer
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The call in detail

Funder
European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT)
Programme
EIT Higher Education Initiative
Type
Grant
Funding per project
up to 1 250 000 EUR
Total budget of the call
40 000 000 EUR
Eligible applicants
Research organisations, Startups, SMEs, Large companies, Public bodies, Consortia
Eligible countries
European Union
Startup relevance
Medium
Source
EIT — opportunities across all Knowledge and Innovation Communities

Key dates

20 Oct 2026
Applications opened
13 Jan 2027
Applications close

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