Newsletter – Issue 7/2025 – EIT Water Launches: Securing Europe’s Water Future

30 December 2025

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Welcome to the latest edition of the European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT) newsletter.

Europe is taking a major step towards securing its water future. The EIT has selected the consortium that will lead EIT Water, the new Knowledge and Innovation Community dedicated to addressing critical challenges across the water, marine and maritime sectors and ecosystems. EIT Water will accelerate solutions that respond to growing environmental, economic and social pressures on Europe’s water systems.

The winning team, Allwaters, consists of 50 partners from 24 countries, including leading industry partners, universities, research organisations, ports, non-governmental organisations, and small and medium-sized enterprises, amongst others. You can learn more in the factsheet.

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EIT Water Launched: New Innovation Community to Tackle Europe’s Water Challenges

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) has selected the consortium that will lead EIT Water, the new Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC) dedicated to addressing critical challenges across the water, marine and maritime sectors and ecosystems. EIT Water will accelerate solutio ...

Nov 11

EIT Statement on the EU Innovation Act: Building a Stronger European Innovation Ecosystem

EIT

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) welcomes the European Commission’s work on the upcoming EU Innovation Act, a timely and ambitious initiative to strengthen Europe’s innovation capacity and competitiveness.Following the Commission’s call for evidence and public consultation i ...

Oct 27

AI Founders Club Recognised in the European Commission’s Apply AI Strategy

Recognised in the European Commission’s new Apply AI Strategy as a model for strengthening AI entrepreneurship, the EIT AI Community’s AI Founders Club empowers Europe’s next generation of innovators – bridging talent, funding and impact to drive responsible AI growth.Building a European Home for AI ...

Nov 03

EIT-Backed Startups Among Europe’s Fastest-Growing Ventures in Sifted’s 2025 Ranking

EIT

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) has once again been recognised among Europe’s best-performing investors in Sifted’s 2025 ranking, supported by the Financial Times, highlighting its role in accelerating some of Europe’s most innovative startups. Nineteen EIT-supported c ...

Oct 31

EIT Community Hub Serbia Officially Launched in Belgrade

EIT

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) has officially launched the EIT Community Hub Serbia, marking a new milestone in connecting Serbia’s dynamic innovation ecosystem with Europe’s leading network for innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable growth. Strengthening Serbi ...

Oct 28

EIT Wins EU Agency Network Diversity and Inclusion Award

EIT

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) has been recognised for its commitment to inclusion and equality, winning the EU Agency Network (EUAN) Diversity and Inclusion Award 2025 in the category ‘Outstanding External Initiative’ for its flagship Girls Go Circular programme. Thi ...

Oct 24

Events

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EIT Innovation Awards 2025

EIT Community

Who are the changemakers transforming Europe’s future? Join us for the EIT Innovation Awards 2025, celebrating Europe’s brightest innovators on 25 November in Budapest; the event will also be available to watch online. Register Now!The EIT Innovation Awards event brings together three flagship ...

Nov 25

08:30

Nov 25

20:00

Meet the EIT Community at Slush 2025

Mobility

Slush is one of Europe’s largest startup and technology gatherings, bringing together founders, investors and innovation leaders from around the world. Known as ‘the most founder-focused event in Europe’, Slush is where business happens – a place where ideas turn into ventures and partnerships ...

Nov 19

08:00

Nov 20

19:00

Opportunities

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Proof-of-Concept Co-Financing Instrument

Food

Application are open for the Proof-of-Concept Co-Financing Instrument.EIT Food facilitates corporate innovation by connecting world-leading industry with impactful agrifood startups. The purpose of the PoC Co-Financing Instrument is to financially de-risk the commercial activities of agrifood startu ...

Oct 08

09:00

Nov 30

00:00

SME Market Expansion Open Call 2026

Mobility

The EIT Urban Mobility is thrilled to launch the fourth edition of the SME Market Expansion Call. The Call is designed to promote business growth and market expansion, encouraging the replication and scaling of successful solutions in new regions or sectors. It offers a strategic platform for S ...

Oct 01

09:00

Dec 01

17:00

KAVA Call 13

Materials

Together we can shape a strong, sustainable raw materials sector in EuropeRaw materials are crucial for Europe’s green and digital transformation. To secure Europe’s future, we must build a resilient, sustainable supply chain for critical raw materials and advanced materials within Europe. Innovatio ...

Jan 08

11:25

Nov 28

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Call for RIS Projects (Capacity Building and Innovation)