Matching people's potential

Promoted by EIC and EIT InnoNext concretises multidisciplinary collaboration among qualified researchers, start-ups and SME through “Innovation internships”.

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Who is this for?

• European qualified start-ups and companies
• European qualified researchers and innovators

What to get?

A fully funded scientific collaboration within the European research ecosystem.

How to join?

Apply to InnoNext and
• promote your competencies
• create opportunities to collaborate

Applications are now open!

Who Can Apply

Visiting Talents

Are you a researcher driven to transform cutting-edge ideas into real-world solutions? InnoNext initiative addresses researchers and innovators working at the frontiers of scientific and deep-tech R&D, ready to move breakthrough technologies from lab to market.

Apply to InnoNext if you are:

EIC Talents
  • EIC Pathfinder PhD candidates
  • EIC Pathfinder Postdoctoral researchers
  • EIC Transition researchers 
EIT Talents
  • Students or graduates from EIT Label Master’s or Doctoral programmes
  • EIT Alumni members
  • Researchers from other postdoctoral training programmes funded by the EIT Community
  • Other KICs education programmes
ERC Talents
  • PhD and/or postdoctoral researchers participating in projects funded by the European Research Council (ERC)
MSCA Talents
  • Fellows participating in Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships
  • Fellows participating in Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Networks
  • Fellows participating in Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) COFUND
RI Talents
  • PHD and/or postdoctoral researcher participating as a consortium member in a project funded by the Research Infrastructures part of Horizon Europe
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Hosting Companies

Are you an innovative start-up or SME willing to access new ideas and insights from the cutting edge of research and accelerate the development of your solutions? InnoNext initiative connects start-ups with researchers at the forefront of scientific and deep-tech R&D.

Apply to InnoNext if your company is:

EIC Companies
  • Start-ups and SMEs supported by the EIC Accelerator (including H2020 SME instrument)
  • EIC awarded Seal of Excellence companies
  • Start-ups and SMEs supported by EIC Transition
  • Start-ups and SMEs supported by EIC Pathfinder
EIT Companies
  • Start-ups and SMEs supported by the EIT Community and its business creation services
  • Businesses founded with support from Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs)
  • Companies that have partnered with KICs for innovation activities
  • Start-ups or scale-ups with at least one co-founder who is an EIT Alumni member
MSCA Companies
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Success Stories

INNOVATION INTERNSHIP

Business Development and Market Analyst

«The onboarding was fast and efficient, with a clear step-by-step guide. I felt supported at every stage. The team was responsive and clearly experienced in managing complex, multi-stakeholder processes»

Sarthak Mittal
EIT Innoenergy
INNOVATION INTERNSHIP

Go-To-Market & Marketing Strategy Associate - Agrifood Sector

«The process went very professionally and efficiently, and the support from InnoNext was second to none once CinSOIL and I found an agreement on the vision and the way forward.»

Nicolas Gholam
EIT Alumnus, EIT Food Innovator Fellowships
Berlin, Germany

«The onboarding was fast and efficient, with a clear step-by-step guide. I felt supported at every stage. The team was responsive and clearly experienced in managing complex, multi-stakeholder processes»

Dr. Tavseef Mairaj Shah
COO and Co-Founder CinSOIL GmbH
Berlin, Germany
INNOVATION INTERNSHIP

Wind Turbine blade Aeroelastic Load Analysis in operating conditions

«InnoNext has been a great bridge between my academic journey and the professional world.»

Santiago Valencia
EIT Innoenergy
INNOVATION INTERNSHIP

Marketing & Communications Intern

«The InnoNext platform has been incredibly valuable in connecting me with a forward-thinking start-up, CinSOIL, which perfectly aligns with my passion for sustainability.»

Georgia Desideri-Zigante
EIT Food
INNOVATION INTERNSHIP

Innovation & Business Development Internship – Strategic Investment Focus (Hydros Power)

«Thanks to the platform’s matchmaking system, I quickly connected with a company aligned with my goals. Now I’m ready to make real impact in the energy sector and beyond.»

Victor Ochieng Omollo
EIT Innoenergy
INNOVATION INTERNSHIP

Go-To-Market & Marketing Strategy Associate - Agrifood Sector

«Thanks to InnoNext, I found a company that reflects what I want to contribute to in the world.»

Aisyah Nabila Heimerson
EIT Food
INNOVATION INTERNSHIP

Marketing - Website & External communication for pharma GenAI company

«I discovered a company that not only fits my profile but shares my purpose.»

Angeera Bhattacharyya
EIT Food
INNOVATION INTERNSHIP

Business Operations & Strategy

«The platform helped me find a company that aligns with my goals. I’m now contributing to something that really matters.»

María Ignacia Silva Flores
EIC InnoEnergy

«We had the opportunity to connect with candidates truly aligned with our project goals. The process was seamless, the communication fast, and the platform intuitive.»

Sorina Uleia
Chief Executive Officer Recycllux
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