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EIT ICT Labs Knowledge and Innovation Community
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) aims to enhance Europe's ability to innovate. The main instruments used by EIT to support innovation in Europe are the Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs). A KIC is a highly integrated, creative, and excellence-driven partnership that brings together the fields of education, technology, research, business, and entrepreneurship in order to produce innovations and innovation models that inspire others to emulate it.
In this and in the forthcoming issues, we will explore the KICs' characteristics and their role in the innovation strategy of Europe.
EIT ICT Labs (Information and Communication Technologies)
EIT ICT Labs is the EIT's KIC with a focus on future information and communication society. It breeds entrepreneurial ICT top talent by transforming higher education toward promoting innovation and entrepreneurial spirit.
EIT ICT Labs speeds up ICT innovation by bringing people together from different countries, disciplines, and organizations via mobility programs and co-location centers. By developing and applying innovation catalysts, EIT ICT Labs leverage on existing regional, national, and EU-level funding instruments to speed up innovation in Europe.
The EIT ICT Labs builds upon six nodes:
• Berlin (Germany) • Eindhoven (Netherlands) • Helsinki (Finland) • Paris (France) • Stockholm (Sweden) • Trento (Italy)
Contacts: Prof. Dr. Willem Jonker—CEO and Johanna Gavefalk—Communications Manager E-mail:
Phone: +46 8 790 4254
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EIT ICT Labs Master School's Web site: