The page provides a contact for media enquiries about the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) and its activities supporting Europe's entrepreneurs and innovators.
The page concerns contributions to sustainable economic growth and competitiveness in the European Union by reinforcing innovation capacity across the EU and its Member States to address major societal challenges.
The EIT supports Europe's innovation capacity by addressing global challenges and nurturing entrepreneurial talent for sustainable growth and skilled jobs. It is an EU body and part of Horizon Europe, the EU research and innovation programme.
Martin Kern has managed EIT operations as director since 1 August 2014 and reports to the EIT Governing Board. Since July 2024, Stefan Dobrev has chaired the board, which guides and supports the Knowledge and Innovation Communities.
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) is a European Union body with a legal personality and a wide legal capacity accorded to legal persons under national law.