Tuesday, 16. June 2026
EIT Water Secures €5 Million Grant for Its Start-up Phase
Funding info
EIT Water will receive funding of 5 million euros for its start-up phase and is expected to be fully operational from 2027. The aim of the new initiative is to strengthen Europe's innovative power in the water, marine and maritime sectors and to advance solutions for key water problems. In the start-up phase, governance structures, a strategy, an initial business model and a Europe-wide partner network will be established. EIT Water connects companies, research and universities in order to promote education, start-ups and application-oriented innovations in the water sector.
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