The newly published EIT RIS Report 2025 showcases how the European Institute of Innovation and Technology’s (EIT) Regional Innovation Scheme (RIS) continues to strengthen innovation ecosystems across Europe, ensuring that talent, ideas and entrepreneurial ambition can thrive regardless of geography. The 2025 results demonstrate the growing impact of the programme in connecting emerging innovation regions to European opportunities, networks and funding.
Across the EIT Community, RIS activities supported 910 startups and scaleups, engaged 71,445 participants in education and skills development programmes, attracted a record €579.3 million in external investment, and collaborated with 1,680 ecosystem partners. These figures highlight the role of RIS in helping bridge Europe’s innovation divide while supporting sustainable economic growth at regional level. (....)