🧬The ballpoint pen. The hologram. The Rubik’s Cube. mRNA science. 🧠Hungarian minds changed the world. Today, on Hungary’s Republic Day, we honour our host country, home to the EIT since 2008. #Hungary #EITCommunity

2009: a small lab in Tartu, Estonia. 2026: @skel_tech is a unicorn: $1bn+ valuation after a Siemens investment. Backed since 2015 by InnoEnergy, coached by Climate-KIC (two EIT KICs), advancing in the EIC STEP Scale-up. Read how they went from 0 to 1bn 👉

🚀 Time to join forces on deep tech and manufacturing innovation. The EIT Higher Education Initiative Call for Proposals is open! Up to €1.25 million per eligible project to grow innovation and entrepreneurship skills in higher education. Learn more: link.europa.eu/v3Rdmd

👩‍🏫 Teachers across Europe: design a classroom activity on materials science and win a place at the Girls Go STEM Ambassadors Gathering in Brussels, spring 2027. Teams of 2–3, any subject. Deadline: 2 November, 13:00 CET. 👉Apply here: link.europa.eu/kCjtHW #GirlsGoSTEM

From research to results: Europe’s water ambitions now have a dedicated KIC💧 EIT Water is now officially launched. The focus ahead: 👉 water scarcity 👉 droughts and floods, 👉 biodiversity and the blue economy. Read more here: brnw.ch/21x6sfp

🚨2 MORE WEEKS TO APPLY Hungarian startups and scaleups can now join the EIT Regional Innovation Booster until 30 October. You get help with market entry, 60 hours of 1:1 support and a €2,500 travel grant. Apply: eit-ris.eu/regional-innovati… #RegionalInnovationBooster #Hungary

Could a career in STEM be your next step? Europe definitely needs your talent. 🚀 EIT STEM Tech Talent launches today, alongside a €2 million call to develop or expand STEM training programmes across Europe. 👉 Find out more here link.europa.eu/NbqDfm #STEM #UnionOfSkills

From research to venture: #EITJumpstarter helped turn MYLeukaemia into MYCancer, a deep-tech company in Madeira. With €335,124 in EU recovery funding, the team is taking its precision oncology research closer to clinical practice. 👉 Read more: brnw.ch/21x6mz5

🚨 Vacancy alert | Cybersecurity Officer (AD7) The EIT is looking for a Cybersecurity Officer to strengthen the security and resilience of its IT systems, covering risk, incident response, compliance and more. 👉 Full details here: link.europa.eu/mdPHVx

Big news for Europe's water future! EIT Water Strategic Agenda is approved! A seven-year plan that will transform the resilience, sustainability and competitiveness of Europe's water, marine and maritime ecosystems. 👉 The full story: link.europa.eu/wnGt7m @EU_MARE

🏆 Two EIT Community New European Bauhaus projects are finalists in the New European Bauhaus Prizes 2026! 👉 Read the full story to know how local innovation can turn sustainability and inclusion into tangible impact: brnw.ch/21x6eI2

⏳ Last 10 days to apply! Only 8 Hungarian startups and scaleups will be selected for the EIT Regional Innovation Booster Hungary 2027. 👉 Learn more and apply by 15 October: eit-ris.eu/regional-innovati… #EITCommunity #RIBHungary2027

AI robotics, circular fashion & voice checks for heart health. 19 nominees from 13 countries compete for the #EITAwards2026: Changemaker, Innovation Team, Venture & Public Award. 🗳️ Voting opens in November. 🏆 Winners: 2 Dec, Budapest. link.europa.eu/rKD8GV

Applications for the 2027 European Prize for Women Innovators are now open! Organised by the EIT and @EUeic, this prize celebrates women entrepreneurs whose innovations are driving positive change for people and the planet. Apply here: link.europa.eu/MkC6XC #WiPrizeEU

Get ready to apply for the 2027 European Prize for Women Innovators! Join our webinar on 17 September 2026, 11:00-12:00 CEST, and get all the information you need. 🔗 Register now: link.europa.eu/mkB66M @EUeic @EU_EISMEA #WiPrizeEU

📣 The EIT Community New European Bauhaus launched Connect NEB & Co-create NEB 2027 Open Call! 🏘️ Funding, capacity-building & European visibility for community-led, place-based projects. 📅 Deadline: 30 Sept 2026, 17:00 CEST Apply 👉 link.europa.eu/NvrPhM

Helping Europe's next innovators start on campus. The new #EITHigherEducation projects will help universities strengthen entrepreneurship, connect students with businesses and turn research into real-world solutions. Find out more 👉link.europa.eu/M98CW9

☀️Looking for your next innovation opportunity? From space innovation and sustainable mobility to agrifood, deep tech and circular fashion, the #EITCommunity has open calls closing this summer. 🔗Explore all opportunities: lnkd.in/dvfVgWvG #EUInnovation #OpenCalls

Space junk is a real problem🛰️You could help fix it #GirlsGoSTEM Challenge 2026 is open: girls 14–19 design ideas to reduce space debris Free course, no experience needed Pitch in 2026 + win travel & mentoring✨ 🗓️Deadline: 27 July 📎 eit-girlsgostem.eu/student-c… #EITCommunity