EIT Cross-KIC Regional Innovation

Last updated: 21.7.2025
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The EIT Cross-KIC Regional Innovation program aims to significantly enhance the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Community's impact across the EIT Regional Innovation Scheme (RIS) area and other priority regions. Its core purpose is to strengthen the presence of EIT Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) and foster deep integration within local innovation ecosystems, particularly in the Western Balkans and Ukraine, by supporting entrepreneurial education and the transfer of best practices.

Who is Funded by EIT Cross-KIC Regional Innovation?

This section details the eligibility criteria for the EIT Cross-KIC Regional Innovation program, focusing on entities within the EIT Regional Innovation Scheme (RIS) area and other priority regions, including the Western Balkans. The program aims to maximize the EIT Community's impact by strengthening its presence and integrating with local innovation ecosystems.

What is Funded Under EIT Cross-KIC Regional Innovation?

This section outlines the types of projects and activities supported by the EIT Cross-KIC Regional Innovation program, focusing on enhancing the innovation capacity and competitiveness of targeted regions. It encompasses activities related to strengthening innovation ecosystems, entrepreneurial education, and addressing specific challenges like circular economy.

Type and Scope of EIT Regional Innovation Funding

This section provides an overview of the financial support available through the EIT Cross-KIC Regional Innovation program, detailing the type of financial instrument, the maximum funding per project, and the expected project duration.

Conditions and Requirements for EIT Regional Innovation

This section outlines the key conditions and requirements that applicants must meet to be eligible for and participate in the EIT Cross-KIC Regional Innovation program, including general admissibility, financial and operational capacity, and specific conditions for Cross-KIC topics.

Application Procedure for EIT Cross-KIC Regional Innovation

This section details the application process for the EIT Cross-KIC Regional Innovation program, covering proposal submission, evaluation, and the overall selection mechanism.

This section identifies the foundational legal documents governing the EIT Cross-KIC Regional Innovation program, including the overarching Horizon Europe framework and specific EIT mandates.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

6,700,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

The overall annual budget for the '2023-2025 Call for KICs Business Plans, Cross-KIC activities and Higher Education Institutions (HEI) initiative' is 905,000,000 € for 2023, and 170,000,000 € annually for 2024 and 2025. For the EIT Cross-KIC Regional Innovation action specifically, the estimated funding per project ranges from 4,000,000 € to 6,700,000 €.

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

EIT Regional Innovation Scheme area, including all Western Balkan countries and Ukraine, as well as other priority countries and regions.

Sectors

Sectors:

Research and Development, Service Sector, Environmental and Climate Protection, Education and Vocational Training, Other

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Capacity Building, Product Development, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization, Other

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), European Commission (under Horizon Europe)

Managed By:

European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT)

Additional Partners:

Regional Cooperation Council, Enterprise Europe Network (for strategic alliances and cooperation)

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