European Institute of Innovation and Technology
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The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT)- regulation[1] came into force on 29 April 2008. The EIT intends to be a new flagship research university for excellence in higher education, research and innovation. The initial concept for a European Institute of Technology was based on the example of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and its combination of world class education, research, and deep engagement in effective innovation processes.
In its proposal for an EIT the European Commission put forward a two-level structure which combines both a bottom-up and a top-down approach: a governance structure which is based on a Governing Board (GB) and knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs). As of 21 January 2008, it appears that the project will mainly operate by building networks of pre-existent universities and research institutions [2], without building any new education or research institution and without granting EU diplomas.
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The following candidates have already voiced their interest to host the EIT-headquarters: Poland (Wrocław), Hungary (Budapest), Austria / Slovakia ("twin cities" Bratislava - Vienna), Spain (Sant Cugat del Vallès in Catalonia) and three cities in Germany (Aachen, Karlsruhe and Nürnberg).
There is already an institution of this name headquartered in Rimini, Italy and San Marino [1]. However in July 2007, the European Parliament approved the plan under a new name of "European Institute of Innovation and Technology", to emphasise its innovation aspect [2].
[edit] See also
- Budapest for EIT
- Sant Cugat seat bid[3]
- Wroclaw Strategy
- Lisbon Strategy
- Framework Programmes for Research and Technological Development
- Knowledge triangle
- European Research Council (ERC)
- European Research Area (ERA)
- CORDIS
- Directorate-General for Research
- Directorate-General of the Joint Research Centre (European Commission)
- European Research Advisory Board (EURAB)
- European Commissioner for Science & Research
- European Commissioner for Education, Training & Culture
[edit] References
- ^ http://eur-lex.europa.eu/Notice.do?val=468104%3Acs&lang=en&list=397546%3Acs%2C466527%3Acs%2C471241%3Acs%2C468104%3Acs%2C466568%3Acs%2C465935%3Acs%2C465041%3Acs%2C464559%3Acs%2C464096%3Acs%2C464095%3Acs%2C&pos=4&page=1&nbl=845&pgs=10&hwords=technology%7E
- ^ Common Position (EC) No 2/2008 of 21 January 2008 adopted by the European Council
[edit] External links
- European Institute of Technology official website
- Original press release on the European Institute of Technology from the European Union
- Wroclaw proposition to establish a European Institute of Technology
- European Institute of Innovation and Technology. The City of Wroclaw's Offer
- Sant Cugat's bid to host a European Institute of Technology
Media reports
- European institute 'to rival MIT' - The Guardian
- Universities criticise technology institute plans - The Guardian
- Commission reveals plans for European Institute of Technology - EurActiv
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