EIT Higher Education Initiative Call for Proposals 2026
Funding
Contact funder
Deadline
13 January 2027
Location
England
Applications
Deadline: 13 January 2027
Overview
This fund supports projects that build innovation and entrepreneurship skills in higher education. It focuses on manufacturing and deep tech. Each project can receive up to €1.25 million over 18 months. The total budget across all projects is €40 million. The deadline to apply is 13 January 2027.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Projects must focus on manufacturing and deep tech
- Projects must strengthen innovation and entrepreneurship capacity in higher education
- Project duration is 18 months
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
This fund is for higher education institutions looking to build innovation and entrepreneurship capacity. Projects must focus on manufacturing or deep tech. It is not for businesses, charities, or community groups outside of higher education.
Regions
No published award history for Innovate UK Business Connect. Some funders do not publish their grants data.
Full details from Innovate UK Business Connect
Up to €1.25 million per project over 18 months, with a total budget of €40 million, to strengthen innovation and entrepreneurship capacity in higher education, focusing on manufacturing and deep tech.
This call is managed through Innovate UK Business Connect. Check the Innovate UK Business Connect website for application guidance and submission details. The process may involve a formal proposal stage, so allow plenty of time before the January 2027 deadline.
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