EIT KICs currently offer several calls and opportunities relevant to industry, innovation and entrepreneurship. Below is a concise overview of their scope, available support and key dates, with direct links to the official webpages.
Climate KIC
Blue Climathon 2027
Climate KIC invites organisers to host local water-innovation hackathons during 15–21 March 2027. Selected organisers receive methodology, branding, expert guidance and community access; no direct grant budget is specified. Applications are currently open and close on 15 October 2026 at 23:00 CET.
More information you can find on website.
Enhance NEB 2027 Open Call
Previous Connect NEB and Co-create NEB partners can strengthen, scale or replicate successful place-based solutions. Each project may receive up to €92,500 for a maximum of 12 months. The call opened on 15 September 2026, closes on 17 November 2026 at 17:00 CET, and projects start in March 2027.
More information you can find on website.
Become a DesirMED Climate Ambassador
DesirMED seeks 100 people with practical climate-adaptation stories, particularly from Mediterranean communities. Ambassadors join a European network and may participate in festivals and exhibitions; no financial grant budget is specified. Applications are currently open and close on 31 December 2026 at 00:00 CET, with activities continuing afterwards.
More information you can find on website.
Women TechEU 2 EIC
Women-led early-stage deep-tech startups can receive €75,000 in non-dilutive funding plus personalised mentoring, coaching and training. Applications follow a two-stage process comprising an eligibility assessment and full proposal. The call is currently open, with the published deadline set for 14 June 2027 at 17:00 CEST.
More information you can find on website.
EIT RawMaterials
KAVA Call 14 – Upscaling
Consortia can receive €500,000–€2.5 million to test, demonstrate and scale raw or advanced-material technologies from TRL 5+ towards at least TRL 8. Projects may last up to 2.5 years and require minimum 50% co-funding. Applications are open and close on 16 October 2026 at 13:00 CET.
More information you can find on website.
KAVA Call 14 – RIS Innovation Projects
The call supports technologies, products, services and business models in sustainable mining, processing, circularity, recycling and substitution. Projects can receive €800,000–€1 million and up to 70% funding over one or two years. Applications are currently open and close on 16 October 2026 at 13:00 CET.
More information you can find on website.
EIT AI and Robotics Community
AI Entrepreneurs Lab
This five-day bootcamp supports up to 15 aspiring AI and robotics founders through customer discovery, business-model testing and pitch development. Up to five €10,000 prizes are available, with possible travel and accommodation support. Applications opened in September 2026 and close on 21 October 2026 at 17:00 CET.
More information you can find on website.
