EIT Higher Education Initiative Call for Proposals 2026
- Closes
- 13 Jan 2027
- 60 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
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.
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
Earlier rounds and changes
| Recorded | What changed | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov 2026 | First listed here | Already listed when the source was first read |
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