EIT Manufacturing is a pan-European innovation community supported by the European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT), an EU body. Its mission is to strengthen Europe’s manufacturing competitiveness by accelerating innovation, entrepreneurship, and skills development.
EIT Manufacturing connects industry, startups, universities, and research organizations across Europe to turn new technologies into market-ready solutions. It focuses on key manufacturing challenges such as digitalization, automation, sustainability, circular economy, and workforce upskilling.
The organization supports:
Innovation projects that bring new manufacturing technologies to market;
Startup creation and scale-up through funding, mentoring, and acceleration programs;
Education and training programs to develop future manufacturing talent;
EIT Manufacturing operates through regional hubs, ensuring strong local industry engagement while maintaining a Europe-wide network.
In short, EIT Manufacturing helps European manufacturers innovate faster, adopt advanced technologies, and remain globally competitive.
