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EIT Higher Education Initiative – Call for Proposals 2026

04 Nov 2026

Category: Education / Innovation / Entrepreneurship
EU Programme: European Institute of Innovation and Technology – EIT HEI
Deadline: 13.01.2027

Eligible Western Balkan Partners: Albania; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Kosovo; Montenegro; North Macedonia; Serbia

Main Topics: Higher education; STEM; deep tech; entrepreneurship; innovation

Short description: 
Supports higher education institutions and partners in strengthening entrepreneurship education, knowledge valorisation, technology transfer and cooperation between academia and industry, with a focus on STEM, deep-tech and manufacturing innovation.

Why relevant for Western Balkans?
Higher education institutions and businesses from all six Western Balkan partners may join eligible European consortia and strengthen links between universities and industry.

OPPORTUNITY DETAILS

  • Start Date:
    20 Oct 2026
  • End Date:
    13 Jan 2027