EIT Regional Innovation Scheme Activity Report 2025

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) has published the EIT Regional Innovation Scheme (RIS) Annual Activity Report 2025. The report highlights strong progress in strengthening regional innovation ecosystems, with supported ventures attracting €579 million in external investment in 2025 – a 147% increase compared with 2024.

The newly released report showcases how this key programme of the EIT continues to boost innovation capacity across countries and regions with lower innovation performance, supported by the EU through Horizon Europe.

Since its launch in 2014, the EIT RIS has evolved into a key instrument for bridging Europe's innovation gap, connecting local talent, businesses and research organisations with opportunities across the EIT Community. In 2025, the programme continued to expand its reach, supporting entrepreneurs, developing skills and strengthening connections between regional innovation ecosystems.

The achievements in 2025 demonstrate its growing contribution to Europe's innovation landscape:

• €579 million in external investment attracted by EIT RIS-supported ventures, up 147% compared with 2024;

• 910 startups and scaleups created or supported;

• 71,445 people participating in EIT education programmes;

• 1,680 partners contributing to stronger regional innovation ecosystems.

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