EIT InnoEnergy was established in 2010 and is supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), an independent EU body set up in 2008 to drive innovation and entrepreneurship across Europe. Since its inception, EIT InnoEnergy has screened more than 7,000 start-ups, launched more than 300 products to market, overseen its portfolio companies filing 290+ patents and 1600 alumni have graduated from its Master School engineering programmes. EIT InnoEnergy has offices across Europe and in Boston, USA.
EIT InnoEnergy operates at the centre of the energy transition and is the leading innovation engine in sustainable energy, bringing the technology and skills required to accelerate the green deal, progress towards global decarbonisation goals, and improve energy security and supply.
Ranked as Europe’s top impact investor in cleantech in 2022, and recognised globally as the most active sustainable energy investor, EIT InnoEnergy also invests in education. It has jointly designed master’s programmes with some of Europe’s best technical universities and business schools. This includes universities like KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden, KU Leuven in Belgium, Ecole Polytechnique in France, ESADE Business School and more.
When you study with EIT InnoEnergy, you will obtain two degrees in energy engineering, a certificate from a recognised business school and a certificate from the European Union. You will be able to choose between six programmes, ten countries and 18 partner universities.
You will also enjoy Europe’s favourable immigration policies including during-study work permits, post-study work visa and visas for dependents of students. You will also benefit from EIT InnoEnergy’s partner companies and unique job opportunities across Europe, giving you a head start in the labour market.