Objective
The Cross-KIC Regional Innovation and Internationalisation (RI&I) Cluster unites two flagship initiatives, launched in 2018: Strategic Regional Innovations (SRI) and Global Outreach (GO), into one coherent framework. This integration tackles Europe’s dual innovation gap: disparities between leading and emerging EU regions, and Europe’s weaker position compared to global innovation hubs. Aligned with the EIT Strategic Innovation Agenda 2021–2027, EU Cohesion Policy, and the Global Gateway, the RI&I Cluster strengthens the EIT’s contribution to the European Green Deal, Digital Europe, and science diplomacy. It enhances efficiency by reducing duplication, pooling resources across EIT Knowledge and Innovation Communities (EIT KICs), and providing a single-entry point for regions and global partners. The Cluster’s overall goal is to boost Europe’s innovation capacity, global competitiveness, and strategic autonomy.
It aims to:
Bridge regional divides through 27 Community Hubs in RIS-eligible and outermost regions, and pilot the Regional Innovation Booster in four Member States by 2028.
Foster cross-KIC collaboration with joint calls, shared platforms, and integrated programmes.
Strengthen EIT’s global presence through hubs in Israel and the UK, new priority markets (e.g. India), and support to the Choose Europe initiative.
Develop talent and capacity via entrepreneurship training, deep tech and leadership programmes, and gender mainstreaming.
Support scaling and market access by linking start-ups with finance, ecosystems, and global value chains.
Advance EU policy objectives by acting as an operational arm for innovation policy, mainstreaming SDGs, climate resilience, and inclusiveness.
The Cluster applies the Knowledge Triangle Integration “Plus” model, draws on lessons from 2023–2025, and uses a scalable, modular approach adaptable to diverse regions. Unlike individual EIT KIC activities, it ensures geographic inclusiveness, ecosystem
Fields of science (EuroSciVoc)
CORDIS classifies projects with EuroSciVoc, a multilingual taxonomy of fields of science, through a semi-automatic process based on NLP techniques. See: The European Science Vocabulary.
CORDIS classifies projects with EuroSciVoc, a multilingual taxonomy of fields of science, through a semi-automatic process based on NLP techniques. See: The European Science Vocabulary.
- social sciences economics and business business and management innovation management
- social sciences economics and business business and management entrepreneurship
- natural sciences earth and related environmental sciences environmental sciences sustainability sciences
- engineering and technology environmental engineering ecosystem-based management climate change adaptation
- social sciences economics and business economics sustainable economy
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Project’s keywords as indicated by the project coordinator. Not to be confused with the EuroSciVoc taxonomy (Fields of science)
Programme(s)
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
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HORIZON.3.3 - The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT)
MAIN PROGRAMME
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Topic(s)
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Calls for proposals are divided into topics. A topic defines a specific subject or area for which applicants can submit proposals. The description of a topic comprises its specific scope and the expected impact of the funded project.
Funding Scheme
Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.
Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.
HORIZON-EIT-KIC - HORIZON EIT KIC Actions
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Call for proposal
Procedure for inviting applicants to submit project proposals, with the aim of receiving EU funding.
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(opens in new window) HORIZON-EIT-2025-KIC-IBA
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80807 Munchen
Germany
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