EIT Cross-KIC Strategic Outreach

Last updated: 21.7.2025
Grant

The EIT Cross-KIC Strategic Outreach program is a crucial initiative within Horizon Europe, designed to amplify the global impact of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Community. It aims to expand EIT's operations beyond Europe, fostering international collaboration and contributing to the financial sustainability of its Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) through strategic global presence. This program specifically facilitates the transfer and outreach of the EIT's unique Knowledge Triangle Integration (KTI) model.

Who is Funded

The EIT Cross-KIC Strategic Outreach program is open to a wide range of entities within the EIT Community, focusing on expanding Europe's innovation footprint globally. The program's core objective is to maximize the EIT Community's impact and ensure the financial sustainability of KICs by extending their operations to key international regions.

What is Funded

This program provides funding for projects centered around internationalisation, market access, and the broader development of innovation ecosystems. Supported activities aim to enhance the global reach of European innovation and facilitate the growth of SMEs and startups, thereby strengthening the financial sustainability of EIT's Knowledge and Innovation Communities.

Type and Scope of Funding

The EIT Cross-KIC Strategic Outreach program primarily offers financial support in the form of grants. A single grant is anticipated for this specific program, with a substantial financial contribution to support its objectives.

Conditions and Requirements

Applicants and beneficiaries of the EIT Cross-KIC Strategic Outreach program must adhere to specific conditions and requirements throughout the application and project implementation phases. These stipulations cover admissibility, eligibility, financial capacity, and various operational and legal provisions to ensure effective and compliant execution of funded activities.

Application Procedure

The application process for the EIT Cross-KIC Strategic Outreach program follows a structured approach, involving specific submission procedures, evaluation criteria, and notification mechanisms.

The EIT Cross-KIC Strategic Outreach program is firmly rooted in a comprehensive legal framework, drawing its authority from key European Union regulations and strategic documents that guide its implementation and operational principles.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

7,500,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

A single grant is expected for this program, with a contribution ranging from 4,000,000 € to 7,500,000 €.

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Competitive Tender

Region

Region:

Activities are specifically focused on establishing and developing EIT Community Hubs in the USA (Silicon Valley), United Kingdom (London), and Israel (Tel Aviv), with potential for other strategic outreach locations. The program also emphasizes linking the innovation ecosystem of Europe with these selected international locations.

Sectors

Sectors:

Research and Development, Service Sector

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization, Capacity Building, Planning

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

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

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