EIT KIC Discvery Day (Call 2026 Info Sessions)

EIT KIC Discovery Day 2026: Explore opportunities for EIT HEI Initiative Call for Proposals 2026

Don’t miss the chance to engage with the EIT Community and prepare your proposal for the sixth Call for Proposals with the EIT Higher Education Initiative.

The EIT Higher Education Initiative invites higher education institutions (HEIs), businesses, research organisations and public bodies to an online EIT KIC Discovery Day on 23 November 2026 at 10:00-12:15 CET. It is an open event designed to explore the diverse opportunities offered by the EIT Community and strengthen proposals for the upcoming call with the EIT Higher Education Initiative.

The event will present the EIT Higher Education Initiative and the thematic scope of the new Call for Proposals 2026. Participants will have the opportunity to join two breakout sessions with eight EIT Communities dedicated to raw materials, digital, urban mobility, climate, food, culture and creativity. During the dedicated sessions, programme representatives will share opportunities for HEIs to engage in industry-specific communities and open the floor to questions.

The Discovery Day is open to all: HEI Initiative participants from all cohorts, new potential partners, and stakeholders from across the wider EIT ecosystem. Through knowledge-sharing, networking, and direct interaction with Programme Managers, attendees will gain insights, connections, and ideas that can enhance their current work and inspire new collaborations.

Date & Time
📅 23 November 2026
⏰ 10:00–12:15 CET
🌐 Zoom (link provided after registration)

We look forward to helping you understand the KPI framework and prepare well-aligned, realistic, and competitive applications for the Call 2026.