The new EIT Water Initiative to tackle water and marine challenges

The European Commission has approved the launch of the new EIT (European Institute of Innovation and Technology) Knowledge and Innovation Community focused on water, marine, and maritime sectors and ecosystems. New calls for proposal coming soon.

This new initiative, dubbed "EIT Water", aims to drive innovation and address key challenges in the water, marine, and maritime domains across Europe.

The EIT Water initiative was first proposed in 2023 and has now received the green light from the European Commission to move forward. This new community will bring together leading universities, research centers, businesses, and other stakeholders to collaborate on developing innovative solutions to water-related issues.

The launch of EIT Water is a significant development, as it marks the expansion of the EIT's network of Knowledge and Innovation Communities. The EIT