We are delighted to announce that the @EIT Higher Education Initiative has awarded RUN InnoBoost funding as part of their Call for Proposals 2024.
RUN InnoBoost will enable interregional innovation across three key sectors: bioeconomy, future industries, and social innovation. Powered by members of the RUN-EU European University Alliance and industry partners, the project brings together eight regionally focused higher education institutions across Europe. The consortium is led by Häme University of Applied Sciences (Finland) and includes Technological University of the Shannon (Ireland), NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences (Netherlands), Polytechnic Institute of Cávado and Ave (Portugal), Polytechnic Institute of Leiria (Portugal), Howest University of Applied Sciences (Belgium), University of Burgos (Spain), and Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences (Austria).
Together with StartUp Leiria (Portugal) and Momentum (Ireland), the project will establish interregional innovation pipelines and Living Labs that empower students, researchers, and regional stakeholders to co-create entrepreneurial solutions across borders. With a strong foundation in applied research and regional ecosystems, RUN InnoBoost will support the creation of new start-ups, expand interregional internships, and deliver targeted innovation education for over 1200 students, 250 researchers, and 180 teachers across Europe.
Through the @EIT Higher Education Initiative community, we’re strengthening the role of higher education in delivering impact where it matters most, from breakthroughs in the circular bioeconomy to digital industry transformation and socially inclusive innovation. RUN InnoBoost will turn knowledge into action, talent into ventures, and ideas into regional renewal, we have much work to do.
Let’s connect
- RUN-EU European University Alliance
https://www.linkedin.com/school/run-european-university/ - Häme University of Applied Sciences (Finland)
https://www.linkedin.com/school/hamk/ - Technological University of the Shannon (Ireland)
https://www.linkedin.com/school/tus-ie/ - NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences (Netherlands)
https://www.linkedin.com/school/nhlstenden/ - Polytechnic Institute of Cávado and Ave (Portugal)
https://www.linkedin.com/school/politecnico-do-cavado-e-do-ave/ - Polytechnic Institute of Leiria (Portugal)
https://www.linkedin.com/school/politecnicodeleiria/ - Howest University of Applied Sciences (Belgium)
https://www.linkedin.com/school/hogeschool-west-vlaanderen/ - University of Burgos (Spain)
https://www.linkedin.com/school/universidad-de-burgos/ - Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences (Austria)
https://www.linkedin.com/school/fachhochschule-vorarlberg/ - StartUp Leiria (Portugal)
https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-leiria/ - Momentum (Ireland)
https://www.linkedin.com/company/momentumeducateandinnovate/