Romania’s Minister of Education and Research, Daniel David, said that he wants to expand the influence of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) in the country, in order to boost innovation to the benefit of people’s well-being and to increase the country’s competitiveness, according to Agerpres.
Daniel David had a meeting with the management of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, for the release of ‘EIT Community HUB Romania’ in Romania.
‘I know the major role of the EIT in innovation and technology at European and international level, both as a scientist and as rector of the Babes-Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca, the university that already hosts the EIT Digital office for Romania. Now, from the position of minister, I want to extend the influence of the EIT in the country, to boost innovation to the benefit of people’s well-being and to increase the country’s competitiveness in an increasingly competitive world,’ the minister said.
According to him, there is agreement for a memorandum with two major objectives: the extension of the EIT’s presence and the EIT innovation model in Romania, a highly-performing model that is based on ecosystems (made up of universities, institutes, companies, authorities, etc.) democratically and efficiently distributed around the education-research-innovation triad; promoting more specific aspects of innovation and technology in the country, related to EIT excellence, major international issues and the country’s needs – for example, in the field of artificial intelligence, healthcare and energy.
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) is an independent body of the European Union, established in 2008 to bolster Europe’s capacity for innovation. By fostering collaboration between businesses, educational institutions, and research organisations, the EIT aims to address pressing societal challenges, boost economic growth, and generate job opportunities.
Based in Budapest, Hungary, the EIT operates through its network of Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs). These communities focus on various strategic areas, including climate change, digital transformation, energy, health, food, manufacturing, raw materials, and urban mobility. Each KIC unites leading organisations to drive innovation from concept to market, supporting startups, entrepreneurs, and researchers with funding, mentorship, and access to resources.
The EIT’s primary mission is to integrate the “knowledge triangle” of education, research, and innovation to maximise Europe’s potential. Through its activities, it promotes sustainable solutions, nurtures talent, and enhances the global competitiveness of European industries.
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