EIT INNOENERGY
With the main aim to enhance the innovation and sustainability in Europe, The European Institute of Innovation and Technology was formed in 2008. EIT is a consortium of various premiere institutes in Europe, all aimed at promoting innovation, sustainable growth, and creative thinking. It is currently Europe’s largest accelerator for sustainable energy innovation. EIT has 16 of the most reputed, top-ranked universities in its umbrella like KTH Royal, Uppsala University, Aalto University, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Politecnico di Torino, etc. Students get the opportunity to study in any of these universities during their education.
Of the universities in EIT,
1. 2 Business Schools which are among the top 25 European Business Schools
2. 10 universities ranked among the top 200 worldwide for Engineering and Technology
3. 7 universities feature in the top 150 for graduate employability
4. 4 of the top 10 most innovative countries in the world (according to UN World Intellectual Property organisation)
Since EIT is an institute which puts innovation at the forefront, students are constantly taken on field trips to several countries (which are covered by EIT). Since it is an Innovation-centric Establishment, students get maximum support for their careers and start-ups through the university’s Career Support Services, Incubators, and Start-Up Assistance. EIT has 94% employment rate within 6 months after graduation. Around 500+ companies recruit EIT students annually.
Around 560+ Million Euros of investments has been made into various sustainable energy innovations (more than 480). Students from almost 100 countries come to study in EIT. The following are some more facts and figures of EIT:
1. 500+ partners are present
2. 90% of start-ups work in conjunction with global corporate companies like EDF, ABB, Vattenfall, BMW, Engie, Tata Steel, etc.
3. EIT has 1400+ alumni
4. More than 480+ start-ups are supported
5. EIT has 15 research institutes
6. It has 200+ Energy Experts
7. It has 70+ Venture Capitalists investing on clean technology.
8. 269 patents filed by EIT
9. EIT raised investments of 2.5 Billion Euros
The most noteworthy point about EIT is, the students studying in EIT are a part of a closely-knit community. Even though the students study in different universities of EIT, they are connected with each other through regular discussions, meet-ups, online communities; and the student also receives support from dedicated EIT faculty all year round.
