EIT Water Launched

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) has selected the consortium that will lead EIT Water, the new Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC) dedicated to addressing critical challenges across the water, marine and maritime sectors and ecosystems. EIT Water will accelerate solutions that respond to growing environmental, economic and social pressures on Europe’s water systems.

The winning team, Allwaters, consists of 50 partners from 24 countries, including leading industry partners, universities, research organisations, ports, non-governmental organisations, and small and medium-sized enterprises, amongst others. You can learn more about the winning team in the factsheet.

EIT Water will receive up to €5 million in startup funding through 2026 to build its governance, operations, and first business plan. Full operations will launch in 2027, with up to 100% of eligible costs covered by EIT funding. EIT Water will be an open partnership, allowing all stakeholders in the water sector to take part and benefit from its activities over its 15-year EIT-supported duration.