EIT Cross-KIC Strategic Outreach

Last updated: 16.7.2025
Grant

This programme, EIT Cross-KIC Strategic Outreach, aims to amplify the global impact of the EIT Community by expanding the operations of its Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) beyond Europe. It focuses on strengthening innovation ecosystems through internationalisation, market access, and financial sustainability, while fostering synergies between European innovation and key strategic outreach locations worldwide.

Who is Funded

This section details the entities eligible for funding, focusing on Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) and their partners, and outlines the program's objectives to enhance global innovation outreach. It covers the geographical areas where these activities are expected to make an impact.

What is Funded

This section clarifies the types of activities and thematic areas eligible for funding, focusing on international outreach, innovation ecosystem development, and support for European innovators. It also specifies the project stages that are targeted.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section outlines the financial details of the EIT Cross-KIC Strategic Outreach programme, including the type of financial support, the funding amounts available, and the expected duration of funded projects.

Conditions and Requirements

This section details the essential conditions and requirements for applying to and participating in the EIT Cross-KIC Strategic Outreach program. It covers admissibility, eligibility, financial and operational capacities, and specific regulations governing the grants.

Application Procedure

This section outlines the process for submitting proposals and the subsequent evaluation and selection procedures for the EIT Cross-KIC Strategic Outreach program.

This section identifies the foundational legal and policy documents governing the EIT Cross-KIC Strategic Outreach program, ensuring its mandate and operational framework.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

7,500,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

75,000,000 € (overall Cross-KIC Fund, up to 7% for Cross-KIC activities), 4,000,000 € to 7,500,000 € (for this specific grant)

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2025

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

EU Member States, Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs), countries associated with Horizon Europe; specifically targets existing EIT Community Hubs in USA (Silicon Valley), United Kingdom (London), Israel (Tel Aviv), and other potential strategic outreach locations globally.

Sectors

Sectors:

Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs), Start-up companies, Startups, SMEs, Higher Education Institutions, Research Organisations, Innovators, Entrepreneurs

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Planning, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization, Other

Funding Provider

Program Level:

Multi-Country

Funding Body:

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

Managed By:

European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT)

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