EIT Water Info Day
Join us for the EIT Water Info Day
To present the Call for Proposals for our new EIT Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC) in the water, marine, maritime sectors and ecosystems in greater detail, the EIT is hosting an Info Day on 5 March 2025 as part of the European Ocean Days 2025, organised by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (DG MARE).
Aimed at potential applicants – including businesses, research entities and universities – along with multiplier and non-governmental organisations, policy-makers and media active in the sector – this half-day, hybrid event will offer an excellent opportunity to get prepared for the Call for Proposals and to learn more about the EIT’s approach to creating sustainable innovation ecosystems.
A significant part of the Info Day will be dedicated to presenting the Call modalities, in particular its scope, the application and evaluation process and timeline, as well as best practices from existing EIT KICs. The event will also offer inspiring discussions with members of the EIT Community and a chance for networking.
Registration for onsite participation is now closed. The online streaming of the event is accessible through the EIT's YouTube channel:
Agenda
Moderator: Angela Alimi – EIT Spokesperson and Head of Communications Section
| Time | Session | Description |
| 08:30 - 09:00 | Welcome Aboard | Registration and Provisioning |
| 09:00 - 09:30 | Opening Remarks | EIT Water video and welcome by the Moderator Video address by Costas KADIS, European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans
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| 09:30 - 10:00 | Panel Discussion | Charting the Waters: Panel Discussion on Challenges and Opportunities Current policy context and expected contribution of the new KIC to addressing water, marine and maritime related challenges Moderator: Martin KERN, Director of European Institute of Innovation and Technology
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| 10:00 - 11:00 | Becoming an EIT KIC | Catching the Wave: Becoming an EIT Knowledge and Innovation Community
Questions and Answers |
| 11: 00 - 11: 30 | Refreshment Break | |
| 11:30 - 12:20 | Panel Discussion | Swimming Lessons with EIT Community: Panel discussion on how the EIT model works and what difference it makes Sharing of experience, tips and tricks by members of the EIT Community Panelists:
Questions and Answers |
| 12:20 - 12:30 | Closing Remarks | Anchoring: Closing Remarks Kyriacos KOKKINOS, Member of the Governing Board of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology |
| 12:30 - 13:30 | Networking and Replenishment | Networking and Replenishment |
5 March 2025 | 8h30-13h30 at SPARKS, Brussels
