Call Description:

Entities eligible to participate: Any legal entity, regardless of its place of establishment, including legal entities from nonassociated third countries or international organisations is eligible to participate (whether it is eligible for funding or not), provided that the conditions laid down in the Horizon Europe Regulation have been met, along with any other conditions laid down in the specific call topic.

Consortium composition: Only legal entities forming a consortium are eligible to participate in actions provided that the consortium includes at least 3 legal entities independent from each other and each established in a different country as follows:

• at least 1 independent legal entity established in a Member State; and 
• at least 2 other independent legal entities, each established in different Member States or Associated Countries.

Additional consortia specific conditions apply and are explained in Section 3.3 of the Call Guideline. 

Call thematic topic descriptions:

• Topic 1: Optimising production processes and increasing resources efficiency through digital solutions

The development and commercialisation of real-time digital twins and solutions based on artificial intelligence that allow the monitoring of manufacturing processes and help configure changes in production lines in real-time.

The development and commercialisation of solutions with the objective of improving energy and resource efficiency.

• Topic 2: Socially sustainable and human-centric manufacturing

The proposals should support workers by improving productivity, safety, decision-making, and control through human-machine collaboration and advanced technologies, robotics, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, virtual reality and more.

• Topic 3: Environmentally sustainable manufacturing through circular business models and new technologies

The development and commercialisation of new and scalable technologies to improve the efficiency of production processes by reducing resources consumption and increasing the use of recycled materials, both for new production and remanufacturing, including also advanced materials and clean production technologies.

The development and commercialisation of new and scalable circular business models, taking into consideration the entire life cycle of the products.

Please refer to the Call Guideline for General&Specific Conditions, Proposal preparation and submission, Proposal evaluation and selection process.

The deadline for the submission of the proposals is: 20th November 2023 at 23:59 CEST.

Please also visit the EIT Manufacturing website for further details.

Special Conditions:

For detailed information regarding the call conditions, please refer to the Call Guideline Document.

Call Description:

EIT Manufacturing RIS aims towards engaging local stakeholders —individuals (notably students, researchers, entrepreneurs) and entities (e.g. start-ups, scale-ups, universities, research labs, NGOs, regions and cities)—in EIT Manufacturing activities. The call for 2023 includes business creation and innovation RIS activities. All RIS activities should receive broad publicity on local and regional levels by raising awareness of the brand of EIT Manufacturing and the KTI model, through the collaboration and interlinking of leading entities from higher education, research and business areas. Synergies with regional/national or Horizon Europe programmes are strongly recommended. Proposals for EIT Manufacturing RIS activities need to demonstrate their contribution to enhancing the innovation capacity of EIT RIS countries and regions. For example, by:

• Having enhanced participation of organisations from EIT RIS countries;
• Involving relevant stakeholders from EIT RIS countries in EIT Manufacturing activities;
• Executing pilot implementations and demonstrators in EIT RIS countries;
• Having enhanced, specific impact to EIT RIS countries;
• Deploying activities in EIT RIS countries and regions where EIT Manufacturing has limited or no presence yet.

Topic 1: Fair, Green and digital ‘twin’ transition for SMEs at EIT RIS countries (RIS Business Creation)

Topic 2: Adopting Deep Tech innovation in RIS countries (RIS INNOVATION – AI & Deep Tech)

Please refer to the Call for Proposals Guideline for detailed information regarding the topics including the topic description, purpose of the topics, consortium types, expected funding rates and mandatory key performance indicators.

Eligible Applicants: e.g. corporates, service/technology providers, SMEs and end users and research (Universities and RTOs)

The deadline for the submission of the proposals is: 20th November 2023 at 23:59 CEST

Please also visit the EIT Manufacturing website for further details.

Special Conditions:

For detailed information regarding the call conditions, please refere to the Call Guideline document. 

Call Description:

The Education Call main objective is the development of skills and capacity building in European Manufacturing. It is composed of 3 main topics and 3 education segments:

• Sustainability, Skills for identifying and applying enabling technologies for sustainable manufacturing,
• Digitalization, Identification and development of skills to define and execute a digital transformation roadmap,
• Future Trends, Upskilling and reskilling in Re-manufacturing and critical resources for Circular Economy.

Education segments:

• Skill-driven learning,
• Education for Transforming Organizations and
• Engage Pupils and society

Please refer to the Call Guideline for Topic and education segments descriptions. Each topic has a purpose, and detailed expected outcomes and impacts. Under call segments on page 25 of the Call Guideline, you can find an elaborated explanation of the segment and its target group.

Entities eligible to participate: Any legal entity, regardless of its place of establishment, including legal entities from nonassociated third countries or international organisations is eligible to participate (whether it is eligible for funding or not), provided that the conditions laid down in the Horizon Europe Regulation have been met, along with any other conditions laid down in the specific call topic.

Consortium composition: Only legal entities forming a consortium are eligible to participate in actions provided that the consortium includes at least 3 legal entities independent from each other and each established in a different country as follows:

• at least 1 independent legal entity established in a Member State; and 
• at least 2 other independent legal entities, each established in different Member States or Associated Countries.

The Applicants Profile (Section 3.4) and the detailed consortium structure (Section 5.1) are explained in the Call Guideline.  

The total maximum EIT funding allocated to this call is up to 4.750.000 EUR. The amounts will be allocated according to the below estimation.

Please see Section 3.8 of the Call Guideline for the co-funding rate.

The deadline for the submission of the proposals is: 20th November 2023 23:59 CET.

Please also visit the EIT Manufacturing website for further details.

Special Conditions:

For detailed information regarding the call conditions please refer to the Call Guideline document. 

Call Description:

EIT is looking for socially conscious start-ups. Winners of the call will receive EUR 50 000 from the EIT and will benefit from New European Bauhaus (NEB) trainings, leadership coaching, business mentoring, and access to EIT network.

Who can apply?

Start-ups and scale-ups from the culture and creative sectors and industries are encouraged to apply. Entities that have participated in other activities implemented in the framework of the EIT Community NEB are also encouraged to apply. More specifically, a dedicated slot will be secured for past participants of the Grow NEB programme. As a result, the cohort will be composed of a total of 28 start-ups with 26 being determined through the conventional selection process and two start-ups being selected from applications submitted by participants in the EIT Community’s Grow NEB programme.

Eligibility criteria:

• Registered in a Horizon Europe associated country.
• Incorporated after 1st January 2019.
• Have a minimum of EUR 5,000 in revenues in 2023 or EUR 10,000 in investments received, or participated in Grow NEB programme.
• Technology or Business Readiness Levels (TRL/BRL) of at least 4 or participated in Grow NEB programme.
• Agree to sign Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) before the programme start date, if your application is successful.
• Guarantee the participation of at least one of the founders in the programme.

To apply, your innovative products and services must embody the three core principles of NEB:

• Sustainability: from climate goals, to circularity, zero pollution, and biodiversity;
• Aesthetics: from design beyond functionality, to quality of experience, lifestyle and well-being;
• Inclusion: valorising diversity, equality for all, accessibility, and affordability.  

The deadline for applications is specified as December 4^th, 2023 17:00 CEST.

To access the Application Platform, you can either use this link or the webpage of the call mentioned above.

CALL INFO SESSION! Save the Date – October 18^th, 2023

An info session regarding the call will be organised by the EIT on October 18th, 2023.

In this info session, you will learn:

1. What is the EIT Community NEB?
2. What is the Catalyse NEB programme?
3. Who can apply to the programme?
4. What are the conditions to be accepted into the programme?
5. Q&A

Please follow this link to register the event.

Special Conditions:

For more information regarding the supported activities and EIT funding allocation, please follow this link. Please find the Call Manual in the respective link and you can download it as well through the “Download Document” button in the call announcement.

Call Description:

ERA Chairs çağrısı, Türkiye'nin de aralarında olduğu Widening ülkelerindeki bir kuruluşa mükemmel bir araştırmacıyı getirmeyi ve bu araştırmacının ilgili kuruluştaki bilimsel faaliyetlere ve araştırma projeleri geliştirme kapasitesine katkı sağlamasını amaçlamaktadır. Proje kapsamında, ERA-Chair liderliğinde mükemmeliyete dayalı ve kalıcı araştırma ekipleri kurmak, kurumsal ve ulusal görünürlük sağlamak ve Avrupa Araştırma Alanı ile entegrasyon amaçlanmalıdır.

Special Conditions:

ERA Chair seçili bir bilimsel alanda önde gelen bir araştırmacı veya yenilikçi (innovator) olmalı ve başvuru anında belirlenmiş olmalıdır.

Call Description:

Excellence hubs are an initiative to strengthen regional innovation excellence in placed based innovation ecosystems by cross-border collaboration on a common strategy and/or alongside value adding chain.

Special Conditions:

Excellence hub consortia must include at least two different place based R&I ecosystems in at least two different countries eligible to host the co-ordinator under the widening part of Horizon Europe.

Call Description:

With this call, it is aimed to establish a premium training education with professionals active in the field of agronomical advise to farmers, cooperatives and companies able to support their transition from conventional to regenerative agriculture. This means equipping agronomic experts with knowledge, – helping them develop their understanding of agronomic challenges and learn new skills.

Objective of the Call

The purpose of this Call is to select an academic organization, or a group of organizations lead by an academic partner, who will provide a high-quality hands-on training programme to train agronomical advisors in regenerative agriculture state-of-the-art issues and knowledge.

Design and delivery of the programme

The selected organization will design and deliver the training according to its knowledge, expertise, context consideration. The contributors will be designing the trainings in close collaboration with the EIT Food regenerative agriculture team in line with EIT Food’s framework for quality assurance in teaching and learning, as well as EIT Food Programme Manager of Regenerative Agriculture.

Who can apply?

Funding for this Request for Implementing Participants is available to all organisation from Member States of the European Union (EU) and from Horizon Europe Associate Countries.

Funding

 The deadline for the submission of full applications is 16^th October 2023, at 17:00 CET.

Special Conditions:

In order to have more information regarding the expectations from the selected organizations, application preparation, submission and the proposal evaluation, please visit the call website and refer to the "Request for Implementing Participants Guideline" document in the call website.

Call Description:

The purpose of this call is to enhance the understanding and experience of researchers and innovators in navigating the complex process of advancing innovation beyond invention, while also aiding them in developing an entrepreneurial mindset. Moreover, this call aims to provide innovative start-ups access to new ideas from current research, thereby accelerating the development of their innovations.

Within the scope of this call, researchers benefiting from the programs listed below can undertake internships in eligible companies:

For eligible researchers for internships: European Research Council (ERC); EIC Guide; Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) postdoctoral fellowships; doctoral networks and COFUND programs; doctoral candidates and/or postdoctoral researchers participating in projects financed by the Horizon Europe Research Infrastructures program; participants of Master's and PhD programs bearing the EIT Label, as well as graduates of these programs; participants in the EIT Alumni network; participants in the EIT Jumpstarter program; and participants in other postdoctoral training programs supported by EIT Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs).

For eligible companies for internships: Start-ups and SMEs supported by EIC Accelerator, including the H2020 SME Instrument program; SMEs/start-ups awarded the EIC Seal of Excellence within the EIC Transition Program; start-ups/SMEs supported by EIT-KIC innovation and business development services, including the EIT Jumpstarter program.

During the two-year call period, it is expected to support approximately 600 innovation internships, each lasting approximately three to six months. The final number of participants per program may vary based on demand, but assuming high demand from all partner programs, at least 150 researchers are projected to become interns through the EIC Guide program.

The plan comprises two main streams:
I. "Deep tech capabilities" stream: A 3 to 6-month internship period, open to doctoral candidates and postdoctoral researchers currently engaged in ERC, EIC Guide, MSCA, EIT, and Research Infrastructure projects. These internships will involve specialized work on a specific project or assistance to a high-level executive (CEO, CTO, CSO) as required by the host company.

II. "Emerging innovators" stream: Open to relevant students (current and graduates) of Master's and PhD programs bearing the EIT Label, EIT Alumni, and participants of the EIT Jumpstarter program for internships of up to 6 months.

Activities within this call should encompass the following key tasks:
Supporting the preparation and implementation of the statement of intent process for eligible researchers and host companies in coordination with relevant Horizon Europe programs.
Establishing a matching IT platform between relevant researchers (internship candidates) and companies.
Providing guidance and support for candidate interns and companies.
Negotiating agreements, including standard agreements related to intellectual property, working conditions, etc., with research institutions and companies.
Monitoring practical aspects of internships.
Organizing information and dissemination campaigns.
Providing financial support to third parties to cover additional costs of interns when necessary.
Regular reporting to each relevant Horizon Europe program, company, and intern.
Providing feedback on the impact of the call.

Within this call, the funded project coordinator will provide financial support for ERC and EIC Guide researchers. Reimbursement of internship costs for researchers financed by MSCA, Research Infrastructures, and EIT/EIT KICs will be covered by the relevant partner programs.

The selected project coordinator should possess the necessary knowledge, expertise, and tools to implement the program. In particular, the project coordinator should demonstrate their knowledge about the EIC and experience in managing multi-stakeholder projects, expertise in human resources consulting, capacities in talent acquisition and hiring for start-ups and spin-offs, experience in providing legal and accounting services. Proposals should foresee close collaboration with the European Commission and relevant organizations for the implementation of the program.

The project coordinator should present a comprehensive work plan detailing how each internship will be organized from intern-company matching to the end of the internship period. During matching, factors such as country-gender distribution for interns and thematic area, sector, and country distribution for host companies should be considered. Furthermore, applicants should explain the methodology for measuring the effectiveness, satisfaction, and impact of the program.

Type of Action: Coordination and Support Action (CSA)
Estimated Duration: 24 months
Expected number of projects to be supported: 1

Call Description:

Supporting digital health start-ups on their way to Reimbursement

The EIT Health DiGinnovation Programme aims to ease the reimbursement pathway and accelerate the uptake of digital health apps by healthcare professionals and patients.

The programme pairs start-ups that have a CE-marked digital health app with partners from EIT Health’s network and beyond. After forming an international consortium, the programme will provide tailored support to start-ups. The start-ups will also have the opportunity to pitch their projects in front of industry leaders, and the chance to receive funding.

Who can Apply?

Start-ups that:

• are a for-profit SME according to the EU definition,
• are legally incorporated in the EU or Horizon Europe-associated countries,
• got incorporated after 1 January 2013 and before the application deadline,
• have at least two paid FTEs and a CEO working full-time in a company at the time of applying,
• have a digital health app CE-marked solution classified as a class I-IIa, or in the case of France as the targeted market, clas IIb,
• are applying for at least €150,000 EIT Health grant,
• meet the requirements for the reimbursable app in the targeted market,
• have a digital health app solution or technology with maturity level IML7 (validation of solution) and IML8 (approval and launch) with the aim to move to reimbursement, and IML9 (clinical use) by a maximum 1 year following the end of the project, according to CIMIT Healthcare Innovation Cycle.

Find more information about Financial Sustainability in the EIT Health Flagships Call Document. You can also access to the DiGinnovation Programme Addendum Document via this link.

The deadline for the application is 20 September, 2023 16:00 CET.

In order to have more information about the call, please register to the webinar which is going to be held on 5^th of September at 13:00 CET. To register please follow this link.

Special Conditions:

In order to have more information regarding the eligibility requirements and legal&financial provisions of the call, please refer to Call Document of Flagship Calls and the Addendum.

Call Description:

The call is for theStart-ups and SMEs offer sustainable solutions for the raw materials sector. EIT RawMaterials Booster supports start-ups and SMEs developing innovative products and services that can impact in the raw materials sector or benefit the EIT partners.

Who can apply?

The “Booster Call for Start-ups and SMEs” is open to the following participants who have an operative branch in one of the EU member countries or Countries Associated to Horizon Europe:

1. Raw materials relevant start-up or spin-off companies at least registered at the time of application (registration certificate to be provided at the grant signature);
2. Raw materials innovation- and technology-related SMEs (according to European Commission’s definitions) willing to boost their business through the introduction of new and innovative products and/or services.

Thematic Scope:

In the Booster Call 2023, EIT RawMaterials seeks companies developing solutions in three thematic scopes:

• Responsible Sourcing of primary and secondary resources for securing and processing strategic mineral resources in a sustainable and safe way and with a social license to operate.
• Sustainable Materials for electrification such as batteries, fuel cells, magnets; materials for lightweight design including steels, non-ferrous alloys, composites, multimaterials.
• Circular Societies new circular business models such as reuse, repair, remanufacturing, sharing economy.

Financial Support:

The successful applicants will receive financial support of up to EUR 200 000 and access to the EIT RawMaterials partner network to scale up. Please refer to the Call Guideline regarding the details of the call.

The deadline for the application to the call is 4 September, 2023, 17:00 CET. For detailed information and to access the application submission platform please visit the webpage of the call.

Special Conditions:

Please refer to the Call Guideline document of the call for detailed information regarding the special conditions including the eligibility criteria.