Home - 4innopipe

Revolutionising University Innovation Pipelines

4InnoPipe2 transforms university innovation from linear pipelines into dynamic, ecosystem-based models.

Building Bridges Between Academia and Industry

The project strengthens collaboration between academia, industry, and public sectors to turn ideas into impact.

Empowering the Next Generation of Innovators

It empowers students and staff with the skills and tools to lead Europe’s innovation future.

About the Project

Empowering universities to lead regenerative innovation across Europe.

4InnoPipe2 builds on the success of the 4InnoPipe project (Cohort 2 of the HEI Initiative), aiming to reshape the role of universities as drivers of innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainability. By fostering regenerative innovation ecosystems, the project empowers higher education institutions (HEIs) to address the most pressing societal and environmental challenges of our time.

read more

About the EIT and Its Higher Education Initiative

Empowering higher education to drive Europe’s innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable growth.

Strengthening Higher Education

The EIT Higher Education Initiative has supported 65 pan-European projects with over €69 million, empowering 308 HEIs and 135 partners to build lasting innovation ecosystems.

Supporting Start-ups and Talent

From 2021 to 2023, the initiative trained over 90,000 students and supported more than 1,700 start-ups and scale-ups, helping bring academic innovation to the market.

Powered by the EIT Community

Led by the EIT and its Knowledge & Innovation Communities, the initiative connects universities, industry, and research to solve global challenges and shape Europe’s future.