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EIT Community COVID-19 pandemic response

The EIT Community’s response focuses, on the one hand, on the most vulnerable beneficiary groups affected by the crisis, i.e. students, entrepreneurs (start-ups and SMEs) and innovators.
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Having activated robust business continuity measures, the EIT Communities are delivering a flexible response to the crisis. It has mobilised a crisis mechanism to respond to the significant challenges faced since the majority of activities have been directly impacted.

EIT prepared the early release of EUR 100 million for ailing innovators as a crisis response measure.

This page will be continuously updated when new information is available about open calls!

EIT Manufacturing Call for Proposals "Response to COVID-19 Crisis"

DL: May 31, 2020; Funding: 300 - 500 k€; Project duration: Jul 1 - Dec 31, 2020

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EIT Climate-KIC Extraordinary Post COVID-19 Regeneration Call 2020

As part of EIT Climate-KIC own response to the pandemic, Climate-KIC launched our Extraordinary Post COVID-19 Regeneration Call 2020.

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EIT Urban Mobility COVID-19 Crisis Response Call for Proposals 2020

DL: May 31, 2020; Funding: up to 700 k€; Project duration: Jul 1 - Dec 31, 2020

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International educational project at Aalto University funded by the TFK Programme

The Bio-Design for Low Carbon Architecture (Bio-LCArch) project is a collaborative initiative between Aalto University in Finland and Beijing Jiaotong University in China, geared toward demonstrating how bio-based materials can facilitate the construction industry's transition to net-zero emissions.
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Coming soon, ARTEFAKTI26 (3.-9.9.2026)

ARTEFAKTI returns for the fourth year to Helsinki Design Week from the 3rd to 9th of September 2026 at Puristamo hall in Kaapelitehdas
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Experience Isn't the Finish Line: Payam Salarvand on Learning to Build Better

Can experienced entrepreneurs still benefit from going back to the classroom?
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The World Planning Schools Congress 2026 brought together more than 1500 participants in Espoo and Helsinki

The sixth World Planning Schools Conference took place in July 2026 hosted jointly by Aalto University, University of Helsinki, and Tampere University.