New KIC on the block: “EIT Culture & Creativity”

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology plans to create a new Knowledge and Innovation Community in the Cultural & Creative Sectors and Industries. This will create new opportunities for entrepreneurial education, innovation, business creation and acceleration to power Europe’s next generation. The EIT Indicative Roadmap for 2021-2022 suggests the call opening in October/November 2021 with closure in March 2022 and evaluation until June 2022. The actual start of a new “EIT Culture & Creativity” community is expected at the end of 2022 or beginning 2023.

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) drives innovation in Europe by supporting entrepreneurs, innovators and students across Europe to turn their best ideas into reality. The EIT as a part of the EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation Horizon Europe / Horizon 2020, was established in 2008 and is based in Budapest. It's core mission is to promote and integrate higher education, research and innovation. The EIT addresses major societal challenges and contributes to sustainable economic growth, competitiveness and entrepreneurship in EU member states. So far, the EIT established 8 Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) and two more will be created. These innovation communities are formed by large partnerships connecting business, education and research.

2021 Call for Proposals to launch a new Knowledge and Innovation Community focusing on the Cultural & Creative Sectors and Industries (CCSI)

Networking Platform: “2021 Call for Proposals: EIT Culture & Creativity” This platform will be available till April 2022 and allows to connect with potential partners for the upcoming EIT Call for Proposals.

EIT Culture & Creativity - Webinar on new innovation opportunities from 21 April 2021:  | Watch the recording

EIT Success stories.This page presents interviews with the entrepreneurs cooperating with the EIT Communities.

 12 EIT Community innovators and entrepreneurs on Forbes' 30 under 30 Europe list 2021:

Entrepreneurs supported by the EIT Communities were recognised in the “Forbes 30 Under 30” list. In 2021 the EIT entrepreneurs were from four categories: Manufacturing & Industry, Science & Health, Social Impact, and Technology.