About EIT Climate-KIC

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Working to accelerate the transition to a zero-carbon economy!

EIT Climate-KIC

is uniquely placed to overcome the challenges of bringing climate-focused innovation to market. CKIC works on an innovation model of knowledge exchange and technology transfer called the knowledge helix. In this model, there are flows of knowledge and experimental learning between government, academia, industry, and civil society, feeding back on strategy and decision-making to create socially accountable policies and practices. This model of innovation and knowledge exchange aims to:connect expertise with resources and know-how help sectors overcome information silos and gaps in knowledge and information help reduce the risk associated with innovation by being the first to invest and support nurture the most innovative ideas and apply scientific insight to commercial contexts

Retrofit and decentralise energy

Blue & Green Infrastructure

Clean urban mobility

Nature forests

Climate smart agriculture

Reform food system

Low carbon materials

Industry transition

Climate innovation cluster

Risk & Decision Metrics

Climate finance

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Woman in a black top leaning on a white railing indoors, large windows showing a blurry autumn cityscape

Awards and Recognition Published: 25.8.2026

Prestigious Faraday Medal acknowledges circular economy trailblazer Mari Lundström

Among Professor Lundström’s innovations is a patented electrochemical method for recovering extremely low concentrations of metals from ores and recycled materials.

Round beige honeycomb-pattern mat with wicker baskets on bright blue background

Press releases, Research & Art Published: 29.6.2026

Researchers identify new superconductors, unlocking process that could yield thousands more

Physicists have used machine-learning to discover two new superconductors––it represents a substantial step towards realising massive energy efficiency gains from superconductivity.

Aalto University circular economy exhibit with wood panels, display tables, samples and black and pink clothing.

Research & Art Published: 11.6.2026

Aalto University’s solutions at the New European Bauhaus Festival support the EU’s ambition to become world leader in circular economy

Aalto University presented several different circular economy solutions at The European Commission’s New European Bauhaus Festival in Brussels. The event brought together leading names in EU policymaking, researchers, designers and grassroots actors from across Europe to shape a more sustainable future.

Studies Published: 14.4.2026

EIT Jumpstarter Programme 2026

The EIT Jumpstarter is an award-winning pre-acceleration programme funded by the European Union designed to help validate innovative ideas and develop business skills to create and run innovative start-ups. The programme focuses on talents coming from countries located in Central, Eastern and Southern Europe, where the pace of innovation is moderate or emerging.

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The official homepage of Climate-KIC

EIT Climate-KIC is uniquely placed to overcome the challenges of bringing climate-focused innovation to market.

EIT Climate-KIC is looking to support ambitious initiatives with a clear pathway to positive climate impact, consistent with the Paris Agreement targets and our Climate Innovation Impact Goals.

Visiting address

Open Innovation House

A201, 2nd floor, Open Innovation House

Maarintie 6, Otaniemi

Updated: 4.3.2019
Published: 27.9.2018

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