EIT Innovation Awards 2025

After a seven-month programme, early-stage innovators from emerging regions compete for prizes up to EUR 10,000 in seven sectors: Energy, Food, Health, New European Bauhaus, Raw Materials, Urban Mobility, and Rebuild Ukraine. Selection will also take place for the winner of EIT Jumpstarter Next, a track for programme alumni progressing validated business ideas to market entry.

Honouring outstanding achievements across four categories:

• Most Promising EIT Changemaker – inspiring leaders driving positive
  social impact.

• Best Innovation Team – diverse teams pioneering transformative
  products or services.

• Most Promising Venture – emerging startups with strong growth
  potential.

• Public Award – the people’s favourite innovation, chosen by public
  vote.

Celebrating Ukrainian women innovators, entrepreneurs, and educators whose resilience and creativity drive change and rebuild communities.

This year’s event also marks the official launch of EIT Water, the 10th EIT Knowledge and Innovation Community, focusing on water, marine, and maritime sectors.

Together, these initiatives embody Europe’s commitment to empowering innovators everywhere — ensuring no good idea goes unseen and no region is left behind.