European Institute of Innovation and Technology Making Innovation Happen! Sofia │ 14 June 2018 Vasco DE OLIVEIRA JANEIRO, Impact Officer

student to entrepreneur European Institute of Innovation and Technology Our vision is to become the leading European initiative that empowers innovators and entrepreneurs to develop world-class solutions to societal challenges, and create growth and skilled jobs. 1st EU initiative bringing together the three sides of the Knowledge Triangle: business (large corporates & SMEs), education institutions, research centres. Aim to increase the co-operation and integration between higher education, business and research to facilitate the transition from: student to entrepreneur idea to product lab to customer

EIT Community across Europe EIT Raw Materials EIT Health EIT InnoEnergy EIT Food EIT Digital EIT Climate-KIC

EIT Community Achievements and Impact: A thriving trust-based innovation community Created 6 innovation communities Grown to 1000+ partners (2017) 1200+ entrepreneurial graduates 800+ start-ups created, nurtured & supported 6100+ high-skilled FTE jobs created Knowledge transfers created by the KICs (2010-2016) Start-ups and scale-ups raised €634 million in Venture Capital funding (up till 2016), proving recognition for the potential of the EIT Community The short answer is: a lot, and there is much more to come. The ecosystem the EIT has built thus far works. In 2017, two separate studies showing that the EIT ecosystem is working and delivering results were published, proving the value of the EIT’s work in boosting innovation in Europe. The European Commission’s mid-term Evaluation published in October stated that the EIT is unique; it’s true – we’re the largest innovation community in Europe, with 40 innovation hubs across Europe that have brought together over 1,000 partners, more than half of whom come from business, both large corporates and a very strong SME participation rate of 25% which surpasses the Horizon 2020 average of 20%. The achievements and impact of the EIT Community so far (based on Impact Study): With our support more over 6,100 highly skilled jobs were created; The 800 start-ups supported by EIT have created over 6,000 full-time, highly skilled jobs. Each job at the EIT Community supported the creation of an additional 14 jobs in the wider economy; Venture capitalists have invested more than €600 million in companies supported by EIT Community accelerators. By doing so, they have expressed strong confidence in the entrepreneurial activity; EIT Digital’s Accelerator ranked in 8th place among 579 accelerator programmes in Gust’s Global Accelerator Report 2016. And our accelerator programmes continue to attract more and more start- ups; Close to 100% of EIT InnoEnergy alumni find employment in Europe within six months of graduation. Their initial remuneration is up to 15% higher than their cohort non-EIT programme graduates.

AYO Country Bulgaria Description Light therapy glasses Aim EIT Community connection Funding raised Website Bulgaria Light therapy glasses Help people feel energised and sleep better in a natural way EIT Digital Accelerator € 400,000 www.goayo.com EIT Digital is supported by the EIT, a body of the European Union

Main EIT Community education activities Master programmes International cooperation and industry involvement Mobility, internships and scholarships/ fellowships Doctoral programmes and schools Training on specific skills and competences Executive training & post-doctoral courses Continuous professional development courses & modules Learning modules and MOOCs; alumni and outreach activities 1 2 3 4 4 5

EIT Overarching Learning Outcomes Value judgments and sustainability competencies Entrepreneurship skills Creative skills Innovation skills Research skills Intellectual transforming skills Leadership skills

Other EIT Education Initiatives and Synergies European Commission’s Digital Education Action Plan Helping citizens and organisations to adapt to life and work in an age of rapid digital change EU Skills for Future Initiative Providing youth with multi-disciplinary skills Covering entire education chain, school level in particular European Schoolnet Cooperation Pursuing synergies in STEM education EIT Alumni Interdisciplinary network of networks bringing together professionals from across the EU Women Entrepreneurship and Gender Balance Empowering women entrepreneurs

CHRYSALIX TECHNOLOGIES FLORENCE GSCHWEND – CHRYSALIX TECHNOLOGIES Country Position Description Aim EIT Community connection Website Switzerland Co-Founder, Director of Operations, Chrysalix Technologies Process that uses waste wood and agricultural by-products to produce a greener alternative to today’s petrochemical industry and provide waste materials with a new purpose To use any type of woody material to produce the chemicals, materials and fuels for a cleaner tomorrow Alumna of EIT Climate-KIC’s Summer School and received funding for her PhD research www.chrysalixtechnologies.com EIT Climate-KIC is supported by the EIT, a body of the European Union

DÁNIEL RÁTAI – LEONAR3DO Country Position Description Aim EIT Community connection Website Hungary Founder, Leonar3Do Technology that transforms the flat dimension of desktop computers and other devices into a real 3D work environment Create, demonstrate and visualise virtual 3D objects in real space, enabling you to have real interaction with your computer Alumnus of EIT Digital’s Master School in Budapest www.leonar3do.com EIT Digital is supported by the EIT, a body of the European Union

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