Dear Students,

The 2026 Call for Proposals of the EIT Higher Education Initiative (EIT HEI), coordinated by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), is now open for applications.

With a total indicative budget of €40 million, the programme offers funding of up to €1.25 million per project to support innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives developed through international collaboration between higher education institutions and industry partners.

The initiative aims to strengthen students' skills in science, technology, engineering, entrepreneurship, and innovation, while promoting innovative ideas and fostering collaboration between universities and industry.

Application Deadline: 13 January 2027, 19:00 (Türkiye Time, UTC+3)

Applications must be submitted through international consortia consisting of higher education institutions and business partners. Although students are not eligible to apply individually for project funding, they may have opportunities to participate in educational, entrepreneurial, and innovation activities developed within the framework of funded projects.

For further information about the call, eligibility requirements, and application process, please visit:

Further Information and Application:
https://eit-hei.eu/funding-support/funding-opportunities/open-calls/call-for-proposals-2026/

Istanbul Kent University