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Who We Are
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About Us
EIT Health was established in 2015, as a ‘knowledge and innovation community’ (KIC) of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT). The EIT is made up of various KICs who each focus on a different sector, or area, of innovation – in our case, that is health and aging. The idea behind the EIT KICs is that innovation flourishes best when the right people are brought together to share expertise. The so called ‘knowledge triangle’, is the principle that when experts from business, research and education work together as one, an optimal environment for innovation is created.
To read about our strategic agenda for the period of 2016-2022, please click here.
Our Network
Putting the theory of the ‘knowledge triangle’ into action requires a collaborative approach, we therefore work across borders with approximately 150 EIT Health partner organisations, bringing together the brightest minds in healthcare to answer some of the biggest health challenges facing Europe.
Through this unique collaborative approach, we are empowering a network of innovators to overcome barriers, challenge convention and take action to put innovative products and services into the hands of those that need them the most.
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Our People
We are a dynamic and diverse team of people who collectively share and realise the EIT Health mission of improving lives in Europe through innovation. We are headquartered in Munich, Germany, with a pan-EU representation via six regional Innovation Hubs.
157
total staff
64%
female staff
36%
male staff
25+
nationalities represented
To read more about the roles that exist within EIT Health to support the operations of the organisation, please click here.
You can also find some information about the code of conduct against which we work here.
Governance and Boards of EIT Health
Management Board
Our employees are led by our Management Board who lead the day-to-day operations of EIT Health, representing all teams in our organisation and across Europe. It comprises key management roles including the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Director of Finance and Director of External Affairs. The Management Board also includes the directors from our Innovation, Accelerator and Education programmes, and the Managing Directors of our seven innovation hubs.
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Supervisory Board
Our Management Board is appointed by the Supervisory Board, who supervise the work of the Management Board and makes strategic decisions that guide our organisation.
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Advisory Boards
To ensure we are complying with relevant laws and codes of conduct, we also work with a number of Advisory Boards including:
The Ethical, Legal and Societal Issues (ELSI) board who provide guidance on ethical, legal and societal matters.
The Intellectual Property (IP) board who provide guidance on intellectual property matters.
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Partner Assembly
The Partner Assembly is made up of core partners and associate partners that have been accepted following our thorough application process, it is the highest decision-making body in our organisation. The Assembly is responsible for choosing the Supervisory Board.
Please click on the links for information about the by-laws and articles of association that govern EIT Health.
How We’re Funded
EIT Health is a non-profit organisation – we are funded by the European Union, our partners, and other contributors. EIT Health also conducts some commercial activities in order to support the long-term sustainability of the organisation, for example by charging fees for some of its services. Any income earned by EIT Health as a result of commercial activity is re-invested into the organisation to support our work. Our funds go towards helping develop new and innovative products and services, support start-ups and entrepreneurs to build companies, educate people about health and innovation, and support our operating costs.
Where Our Funds Come From
From the European Union, through the EIT
Being under the umbrella of the EIT, EIT Health receives funding from the European Union’s budget. Funding is awarded to us under the Horizon 2020 framework, which is a European Union grant for research and innovation with the aim of finding more breakthroughs, discoveries and world-firsts by taking great ideas from the lab to the market.
Contributions from members
The partners of EIT Health contribute fixed annual partnership fee in exchange for fixed engagement within the organisation.
Funding from regional or national grants
Additionally, we receive contributions from regional organisations who have a vested interest in supporting health innovation such as local government including the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy.
How Our Partnership Operates
How Are Partners Selected?
- Core Partners
- Associate Partners
- External Project Partners
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