Shaping Tomorrow: telling EIT Community success stories

In France, an ex-supplier of air-drying solutions to the nuclear sector draws from his surroundings and transforms into an unlikely champion of clean, free drinking water.

On a mission to bring fresh water to communities in need, and to people drinking plastic bottled water its smart, simple 'SunAir Fountain' fights water scarcity hand in hand with local users and their sky-rocketing needs for clean drinking water.

Agua de Sol received the support of EIT Community NEB

In the heart of Paris, a unique initiative is blossoming on the rooftop of the Annie Girardot nursing home. Gardens4Good is not just a garden but a transformative project that aims to promote non-profit food gardens for a healthier life and a healthier planet.

Gardens4Good received the support of EIT Community NEB

In the picturesque town of Liepāja, Latvia, innovation and sustainability are finding an unexpected home nestle along the Baltic Sea. Here, a remarkable project combining art and agriculture has taken root.

Foodlie received the support of EIT Community NEB

In the office building of Entropic, you might spot a photo of an innocuous-looking bridge perched up above Geoffrey Eberle’s desk. But, like everything to do with this world-leading urbanist design collective, it turns out be far more than meets the eye.

Foodlie received the support of EIT Community NEB

In the quick-paced world of urban commuting, finding sustainable and inexpensive transportation has become a pressing challenge for towns and cities across Europe. But amidst the daily chaos, Karos Mobility is trying to revolutionise the way we travel to work.

Psiconnea received the support of EIT Community AI

A pilot project held in the Les Glòries park, Barcelona, could change the way we think of play in our cities - and ASD Publics, an initiative focused on building public play areas suitable for autistic children, is at the heart of this transformation.

ASD Publics received the support of EIT Community NEB

As nations grapple with reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning to cleaner energy sources, addressing the complexities of carbon storage and transport has emerged as a critical frontier - and HSL Technologies is leading the charge in the world of hydrogen innovation.

HSL Technologies received the support of Supernovas

Psiconnea, an innovative health and wellness app founded by Rosa Becerril, is revolutionising the field of psychology. Working with a team of psychologists, health experts, and state-of-the-art AI technology, the start-up’s aspirations are sky high.

Psiconnea received the support of EIT Community AI

Co-founders of aquí Clement and Lea take us on a deep dive of Barcelona’s famous urban planning landscape, and how they redesigned shared public spaces to create a more inclusive and equitable city.

How did a group of architects, designers and engineers bring their skills and know-how to serve their community?

Aqui received the support of EIT Community New European Bauhaus.

Cities face twin challenges of climate change and rapid urbanization, with buildings and transport driving over 60% of emissions. Backed by the EIT AI Founders Club, WeavAir tackles this gap with a climate intelligence platform that uses IoT, AI, and satellite data to help infrastructure owners cut emissions, optimize energy, and access green financing.

In a world where consumers demand smarter, safer, and more sustainable products, one start-up is stepping up to transform how we discover and use natural ingredients. MeNow, a deep-tech start-up founded by two women scientists, is leveraging artificial intelligence to reinvent ingredient innovation across industries like cosmetics and food tech.

Their rise has been strongly fueled by the support of the EIT Community, through the NEB Catalyse programme, a flagship initiative of the EIT European Institute of Innovation and Technology.

From Pune to the heart of Europe’s innovation ecosystem, Aaqifa Shaikh has been on a mission to transform research into real-world sustainability impact. After completing her EIT Food Joint Master’s in Food Systems, she discovered InnoNext, the perfect bridge between academia and industry. Now, she’s applying her knowledge and passion to drive meaningful impact where it matters most.