EIT Health is a non-profit organisation supported by the European Union, our members, and strategic partners across Europe.
We bring together funding, expertise, and collaboration to accelerate healthcare innovation, from breakthrough ideas to real-world impact
How We Are Funded
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EIT Health operates through a combination of public funding, member contributions, and selected commercial activities that support our long-term sustainability. Any revenue generated is fully reinvested into our mission, supporting innovation, education, and entrepreneurship in healthcare. Our funding sources include: |
European Union Funding via EIT
As part of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), we receive funding from the EU under programmes such as Horizon 2020, supporting research and innovation across Europe.
Member Contributions
Our members contribute annual fees, enabling collaboration, access to our ecosystem, and active participation in EIT Health activities.
Regional and National Funding
We collaborate with regional and governmental organisations that invest in advancing healthcare innovation, including institutions such as the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs.
Governance, Ethics & Transparency
We are committed to transparency, accountability, and responsible innovation.
Explore the frameworks, policies, and principles that guide how EIT Health operates.
Governance and Boards of EIT Health
Management Board
Our employees are led by the Management Board, which oversees the day-to-day operations of EIT Health and provides strategic leadership across all functions and activities. The Management Board comprises the Interim CEO and Director of Programmes & Delivery, the Commercial Director, the Operations Director, the Director of Communications and Corporate Affairs, and the Director of Finance and Risk.
Supervisory Board
Our Management Team is appointed by the Supervisory Board, who supervise the work of the Management Team and makes strategic decisions that guide our organisation.
Advisory Boards
To ensure we are complying with relevant laws and codes of conduct, we also work with a number of Advisory Boards including:
Partner Assembly
The Partner Assembly is made up of members 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.
Our Organisation
We are a dynamic and diverse team working across Europe to improve lives through healthcare innovation. Headquartered in Munich, Germany, EIT Health operates through a pan-European network of 27 EIT Community Offices, enabling collaboration at both regional and European levels.