Unlock more than funding
Funding’s just the tip of the iceberg. The EIT Higher Education Initiative offers mentoring, tools, community connections, and collaboration opportunities. All designed to help you build innovation and to enhance the entrepreneurship capacity of your organisation.
“With hundreds of project partners across Europe and beyond, the European Institute of Innovation and Technology and its HEI Initiative can help ensure that Europe plays a centre-stage role in the global innovation ecosystem.”
European Commission Vice-President
Behind every great innovation, is an exceptional team
Innovation thrives in institutions and organisations that have the tools, skills, and networks to support it. Whether you’re preparing to apply for funding or want to build your team’s capabilities, the EIT Higher Education Initiative offers resources and support to help you grow.
Available to changemakers across Europe
Our non-financial support is open to organisations based in Horizon Europe countries that are building innovation ecosystems.
- Higher education institutions
- Research organisations
- Businesses and industry partners
- Government or policy bodies
Available to change makers across Europe
Our non-financial support is open to organisations based in Horizon Europe countries that are building innovation ecosystems.
Mentoring & coaching
Get expert guidance to help your team build innovation capacity, develop action plans, and strengthen entrepreneurial leadership.
Contact usWorkshops & training
Access workshops and training sessions on topics like entrepreneurship education, innovation management, and building successful partnerships.
View upcoming eventsPartner matchmaking & collaboration tools
Use our matchmaking platform to find partners for future projects and collaborations across Europe.
Matchmaking platform (Opens in a new tab)HEInnovate self-assessment tool
Assess your institution’s innovation readiness and identify opportunities for development using this free EU tool.
Access HEInnovate (Opens in a new tab)Guides & resources
You can also explore guides, templates, and tools to help prepare your organisation for innovation and collaboration.
Community & networking
Join Europe’s largest innovation community to connect with peers, share best practices, and stay updated on opportunities.
Join the community (Opens in a new tab)What’s new in our network
Discover the latest insights, programme updates, and upcoming events across the community.
Not sure where to start?
Our interactive guide can help you identify how the EIT Higher Education Initiative can support your regional or national innovation goals.
Ready to advance your goals?
Let’s work together to turn policy into practical, measurable outcomes for Europe’s future.
