Budget
The innovation internship is financially supported based on your affiliation programme: • EIC Pathfinder researchers will be funded by the Pathfinder grant (plus a mobility allowance for 3 months maximum*); • ERC researchers involved in funded projects will receive a flat monthly reimbursement by InnoNext for 3 months maximum. • EIT participants will receive a flat monthly reimbursement by InnoNext for 6 months maximum, subject to availability of funds* • MSCA, HE Research Infrastructures and EIC Transition participants will be covered by their respective programmes, under specific agreement.
Key dates and deadline
APPLICATION DEADLINE July 31 2026
Details
For talents, InnoNext offers the opportunity to apply academic knowledge to real-world business challenges, while gaining valuable entrepreneurial and professional experience. Participants can build strong networks within Europe’s innovation ecosystem and receive financial support for a fully funded internship lasting three to six months. For startups and SMEs, the programme offers access to highly specialised research talent, enabling them to host internships without financial burden. Through the InnoNext platform’s AI-driven matching system, companies can find candidates aligned with their innovation needs and benefit from fresh insights to support product development and scale-up efforts.
Eligibility
Talents Students in (and graduates from) EIT Label Masters and Doctoral programmes EIT Alumni member Participants from other postdoctoral training programmes supported by the EIT Community Startups and SMEs Startups and SMEs supported by the EIT Community and its business creation services Businesses founded with support from Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) Companies that have partnered with KICs for innovation activities Startups or scale-ups with at least one co-founder who is an EIT Alumni member
Additional information
Check your eligibility and register on the InnoNext Platform: www.innonext-project.eu. For more information, contact the team at info@innonext-project.eu.
How to apply?
https://innonext-project.eu/en/