Objective
The Cross-KIC activity objectives for 2026–2028 will focus on increasing collaboration, standardization, and operational efficiency
across the Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) of the EIT. Central to this is the development of the Centre of
Administrative Excellence (CAE) project, which harmonizes processes such as grant management, CFS audits, validation, shared IT
solutions and CLCs. By tailoring the services to the different maturity levels of KICs and fostering knowledge transfer the project will
enable greater alignment, operational streamlining, and focus on delivering innovation for Europe’s sustainable and resilient future.
The CAE is expected to improve efficiency through centralized services, wider adoption of shared tools, enhanced training programs,
and stronger inter-KIC collaboration. Joint activities at EIT Houses and CLCs will strengthen visibility while aligning with EU priorities
on sustainability, digitalization, and gender equality. The project directly supports the EIT Strategic Innovation Agenda by building
synergies, reducing fragmentation, and reinforcing KIC integration within the broader innovation ecosystem.
With a technology-enabled, centralized model, the CAE consolidates grant management, audits, cost controls, and IT infrastructure,
ensuring cost-effective operations and consistency in subgrantee engagement. This enhances governance, financial sustainability,
and attractiveness to future investment. By freeing resources for innovation and supporting the Knowledge Triangle integration of
education, research, and business, the CAE strengthens the ecosystem’s ability to address complex societal challenges such as climate
change, health, and digital transformation.
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 sociology governance
- natural sciences earth and related environmental sciences atmospheric sciences climatology climatic changes
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Keywords
Project’s keywords as indicated by the project coordinator. Not to be confused with the EuroSciVoc taxonomy (Fields of science)
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)
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.
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.
Procedure for inviting applicants to submit project proposals, with the aim of receiving EU funding.
(opens in new window) HORIZON-EIT-2025-KIC-IBA
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Net EU financial contribution. The sum of money that the participant receives, deducted by the EU contribution to its linked third party. It considers the distribution of the EU financial contribution between direct beneficiaries of the project and other types of participants, like third-party participants.
3001 Heverlee
Belgium
The total costs incurred by this organisation to participate in the project, including direct and indirect costs. This amount is a subset of the overall project budget.