EiT - European Institute of Innovation & Technology - Kunnskapsbasen
EiT - European Institute of Innovation & Technology
European Institute of Innovation and technology (EIT) is an independent EU body with the vision to become“the leading European initiative that empowers innovators and entrepreneurs to develop world-class solutions to societal challenges and creates growth and skilled jobs”.
This European initiative supports new talents and new ideas through Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) in different sectors including; EIT Climate-KIC, EIT Digital, EIT Food, EIT Health, EIT InnoEnergy and EIT RawMaterials. NTNU is a partner in EIT Climate-KIC and EIT RawMaterials.
Mission
- Contribute to the competitiveness of Europe, its sustainable economic growth and job creation by promoting and strengthening synergies and cooperation among businesses, education institutions and research organisations.
- Create favourable environments for creative thought, to enable world-class innovation and entrepreneurship to thrive in Europe.
Contact
Main contact: Senior advisor, EIT: Arild Smolan
Finance Manager EIT KIC: Katja Wikström
Climate KIC: Lars Gjølme
EIT RawMaterials KIC: Maria Wallin
Websites
EIT - European Institute of Innovation & Technology - Main website