EIT Water is launching its new SKILLS BOOSTER pilot activities for 2026EIT Water is launching its new SKILLS BOOSTER pilot activities for 2026, designed to strengthen entrepreneurial education and cross-sector skills across the water, marine and maritime sectors.In 2026, EIT Water Members will deliver a total of 22 pilot activities aimed at overcoming fragmentation, strengthening the EIT Water community and engaging students, professionals, startups and innovators in entrepreneurship, education and innovation. As part of this initiative, EIT Water and the Grundfos Fonden | PDJF are supporting six new SKILLS BOOSTER pilot activities across Europe. The programmes will provide new opportunities for entrepreneurial education and skills development, helping build the talent pipeline needed to address the sector’s future challenges. The pilots cover a variety of real-world topics – from aquatic ecosystem restoration in the Port of Vigo, Spain, to water innovation challenges in Denmark and nature restoration planning in Berlin, Germany. The six activities will be delivered by selected EIT Water partners in Hungary, Ukraine, Germany, England, Spain and Denmark. All pilot activities are open for participants, including students, startups and innovators. Their shared ambition is to equip Europe’s water, marine and maritime talent with the skills, mindsets and interdisciplinary capabilities needed for the future. More opportunities are also on the way, with the Hackathon and Wavemaker Award pilots coming soon. Register your interest and find the programme most relevant to you.  |
