WP1 – M&C WP1 has been able to achieve a greater collaboration among the different WPs. Given the different nature of the topics with the EITCSS, this is an achievement and improvement compared to the previous funded period. Overall, the resources allocated to this WP, including staff, have proved effective to harmonise, support and create a common identity in addition to coordinating and monitoring activities.
WP2 – AI Through the Skill Sync tool, a new methodology has been implemented in order to identify the most relevant skills for organisations and regions to be more competitive. SkillSync aims to become the reference tool in Europe for upskilling recommendations with the objective to boost innovation and competitiveness. Specific metrics for skill analysis at all levels of NUT regions are proposed, including i) skills coverage, iii) skills distribution and iii) skills concentration. A specific categorisation of the ESCO skills relevant for specific domains is being created. The maintenance and improvement of ESCO is crucial and categorising the skills and occupations for each vertical sector of EIT KICs is needed.
WP3- NEB Main activity results
• Cultivation of relations with other NEB stakeholders, i.e. Craft, Nebula; and NEB-related EU bodies, i.e. JRC, EAC.
• Financial sustainability: KICs working together towards complementary HE funding, and also individually through the NEB common topic.
• Communication: a branding refreshment was developed, resulting in new attractive and NEB compliant names for the EIT Community NEB activities.
• Events: EIT Community Info session (online, April 2023), approval of application to become official side event at NEB Festival (submitted Sept. 2023), first in-person meeting of a NEB start-up cohort (Sept. 2023), first in-person meeting of graduated Connect and Co-create projects (Jan 2023).
• Political achievement for the cause: announcement of a NEB Mission in July 2023, after confirmed as Facility instead of Mission.
WP4- Supernovas We have developed a comprehensive program consisting of a diverse array of activities, all meticulously designed to cater to the needs and aspirations of women within the realms of investment and entrepreneurship. These activities serve as educational opportunities, offering free training programs crafted to train and empower women in these fields. Our initiatives also play a pivotal role in cultivating a positive brand image for the EIT, amplifying our social impact and commitment to gender equality. Some present novel elements:
• Training for female steam talent. Women2invest is the only programme of its kind focusing on Women + Steam + VC. second year 10 internships with funds highlighting: the overqualification of candidates, their unique profiles and the benefits of the programme for them.
• The collaboration with EIB and EIF has given light to the first report focusing on female led deeptech startups using a single database and interviewing female entrepreneurs.
• The DataRoom is the only platform where investors can access curated female-led startups.
Moreover, these activities serve as catalysts for the creation of a robust and interconnected community of female investors and entrepreneurs.
