We Empower Innovation through Collaboration
At ECIU, we bring together research-intensive universities and regional stakeholders to foster innovation and entrepreneurship. Discover how you can benefit from funding, networking, and collaboration opportunities.
We Actively Drive Innovation by Connecting Regions, Research, and External Stakeholders
in research, innovation, and education calls are making an impact since 2022 – with an impressive 34% success rate.
collaborated with ECIU's student teams since 2023 to tackle real-world challenges.
a Digital Experience Platform, which connects learners across Europe to hundreds of learning opportunities provided by our partner universities.
Stories from Across the Network
This is How ECIU Drives Innovation
- Joint projects
- Funding opportunities for researchers
- Co-creating EU policy developments
- Joint programmes for students, teachers and administrative staff
Join a vibrant community of innovators and thinkers
Experience hands-on education that bridges theory and practice. Tackle real challenges while collaborating with peers across Europe.
ECIU offers many opportunities for teaching staff to be involved. Get expert guidance in challenge-based learning and exchange best practices in teaching with peers.
Unlock funding, collaboration, and networking opportunities.
At ECIU businesses find innovative and flexible solutions to real problems through research and educational projects.
Public organisations and cities join forces through research and education projects to tackle real-world challenges.
Our ECIU Brussels Office actively engages in co-creating EU policies.
ECIU offers a long-standing Leadership Development Programme for staff and many other opportunities.
What Others Say About ECIU
Working on the challenge in such a collaborative environment has contributed to my growth as a teacher, giving me the chance to share best practices in applying challenge-based learning, developing assessment strategies, and navigating the unique aspects of working with an intercultural and interdisciplinary team.
Seeking to revolutionize household waste sorting, is no easy task. ECIU University students found a way to change the game - and now plan to make their idea a reality
In the EClU University challenges, we have been able to bring the city's acute problems to student groups to consider. It was great have to have international groups of participants to bring new perspectives.
We have a huge network of researchers and stakeholders from all over Europe. My dream is to create an inclusive community, where all stakeholders' goals are fully met and there are diverse opportunities for different researchers.
