EIT Impact Study Confirms EIT Health as a Leading Driver of Health Innovation in Europe

The latest EIT Impact Study 2026 confirms the significant contribution EIT Health is making to Europe’s health innovation landscape. The independent assessment of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) and its Knowledge and Innovation Communities highlights the growing influence of the EIT Health ecosystem in supporting innovation, entrepreneurship and system transformation across Europe.

Operating in one of Europe’s most complex and system-critical sectors, EIT Health brings together universities, industry, healthcare providers and innovators to accelerate the development and adoption of new health solutions. The study recognises how this collaborative model is helping translate research and ideas into innovations that can reach healthcare systems and patients across Europe.

Beyond supporting new ventures and technologies, the report highlights EIT Health’s broader role in strengthening the foundations of Europe’s health innovation ecosystem. This includes developing the skills and capabilities of the healthcare workforce, enabling collaboration between diverse partners and embedding citizens and patients directly into the innovation process.

Together, these elements demonstrate the value of the EIT Health community approach: connecting education, research and business to create an environment where innovation can be developed, validated and adopted within real healthcare systems.

As Europe continues to face growing healthcare challenges, the Impact Study confirms that the ecosystem built through EIT Health is helping to shape a more innovative, resilient and sustainable future for healthcare.

Read the full EIT Health Impact Study and explore the key highlights in the infographic
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