EIT KIC information day announced

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) has organised an information day on the topics for the 2014 Call for Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) proposals in Budapest on 14 March 2014.

The main objectives of the event are to provide participants with information on the call and guidance to potential applicants in submitting high quality and successful applications. During the information day, the EIT’s mission and strategic priorities for the years 2014–2020 under the Horizon 2020 will be presented. Attendees will also receive first-hand information on the underlying philosophy of the call for proposals, the evaluation process and the call roadmap.

The KIC model and the principles for funding, monitoring and evaluating KICs will be presented and detailed information will be given on how to submit applications. Participants will also be provided with an opportunity to network and engage with the EIT.

Attendance is open to all interested innovation stakeholders and registration will be on a first come, first served basis. All materials from the event, including videos of each session, will be available on the EIT website after the event.

Registration for the event will open in February 2014. For more information on the KICs Call 2014, please click here.