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02/12/2025

🔜 COMING TOMORROW: Episode 02 of EIT Alumni Unfiltered

In this edition, meet:
🌱 Kate Hofman, Founder of GrowUp Farms & Pesto, who is pioneering sustainable food in Europe.
🌍 Alba Forns, Founder of Climatize and Forbes 30 Under 30, who is on a mission to democratise investments in climate.

👀 From EIT Education programmes to building impact-driven companies, Kate and Alba show how one decision can spark a movement.

🎧 No filters. No fluff. Just real stories.
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👉 Subscribe now to catch Episode 02: http://eepurl.com/iKyX72

27/11/2025

🎬 The Missing Piece Mini-Movie is here!

Grab a coffee or tea, get comfortable, and enjoy a cinematic rewind of the people, moments, and sparks that made CONNECT 2025 unforgettable.

This mini-movie celebrates the energy the community brought to Brussels!

💚 Thank you to our attendees, volunteers, speakers, and exhibitors.
💚 A special thank you to Randstad for supporting our community with one-to-one career advice sessions.
💚 To the EIT Alumni Board 2025 for guiding our shared journey this year.
💚 To EIT Food for leading the organisation — and a special nod to Jeremy Booth and Karina Akopian for making this edition shine.
💚 And to EIT for its continuous support.

Now sit back, press play, and enjoy the Missing Piece Mini-Movie:
▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kxd8eoe3U8

Spot someone you know? Tag them below! 👇

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On 16-17 October 2025, North Brussels welcomed over 200 members and partners of the EIT Community to EIT Alumni CONNECT 2025 to find "the missing piece" in t...

25/11/2025

🔹 COMING TOMORROW: Episode 01 of EIT Alumni Unfiltered

In this debut issue, meet Christian Simăn, founder of ChoiceFirst – a company fuelled by quantum AI, humour and… kindness.

Curious? 👉 Subscribe now to catch Episode 01:
https://eitdigital.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=8f24ad5e178e20984df95af96&id=cbb1796094

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20/11/2025

⚡ Such big energy!

Going through these photos again made us smile: the warmth, the movement, the curiosity, the feeling that something exciting is happening when this community meets.

Here’s a quick snapshot of that atmosphere.
And yes… more is on the way 👀

07/11/2025

🏆 The EIT Innovation Awards 2025 are coming — and you're invited!

On 25 November, join us in Budapest (or online) for a high-energy celebration of the people and ideas powering Europe’s innovation ecosystem.

From health and climate to food, energy, mobility, and beyond — the event spotlights standout entrepreneurial talent from across the EIT Community.

Join us for a day packed with:
❇️ Inspiring pitches from Europe’s brightest innovators: the finalists of the EIT Awards, EIT Jumpstarter and the Red Kalyna initiatives
❇️ Engaging keynotes and thought-provoking discussions
❇️ Valuable networking opportunities with the EIT Community, investors, startups, and policymakers.

📅 25 November 2025 | 📍 Budapest & Online
👉 Register now: https://www.b2match.com/e/eit-awards-2025/sign-up/create-account

30/10/2025

📢🇪🇺 Our Voice Matters! Let's make it heard at the European Commission

This is a new and updated edition of the EIT Alumni Joint Statement.
If you supported last year’s version, we invite you to reaffirm that support today.

💬 It’s a collective message of appreciation for the EIT - European Institute of Innovation and Technology, reflecting the latest momentum and positive impact created across the EIT Community. This statement will be formally shared with EU decision-makers.

If you’ve benefited from EIT training, funding, mentorship or community, this is your moment to take action.

🖊️ Sign the 2025 Joint Statement 👉 https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=4wnf4v8njU-XBod8JSZb3lfQDybUw_tCjIKpKiZQUv9UODlPRlNQTTNTUloxUFBDMFRFVzQxVEEwMy4u&route=shorturl

Let’s show the strength and unity of our community.

17/10/2025

👋 Good Morning, Brussels!

CONNECT 2025 starts now! And we can already feel the buzz! ⚡

Coffee first ☕, inspiration next, and connections all day long, at Maison de la Poste!

For those who can’t attend in person, we’ll be live streaming during the day.
🔴 🎥 Get access: 👉 http://bit.ly/4qbX6IX

Let’s find our missing piece today. 🧩

16/10/2025

🍸 Kick off CONNECT 2025 in style!

You’ve packed your bags, planned your sessions, and landed in Brussels. Now, get ready for a relaxed evening of drinks, chats, and first hellos before the big day.

🥂 Networking Cocktail Hour
🗓 16 October | 🕕 18:00 – 21:00
📍 Maison de la Poste (Tours & Taxis) // Enter via Rue Picard 7 and follow the CONNECT signs to the right

See you later! ✨

15/10/2025

✈️ 🚆 With many of us already en route to Brussels, it’s the perfect time to start connecting! Our event app on Swapcard is your go-to hub for everything CONNECT 2025:

🔹 Your digital badge - no printing needed
🔹 Full agenda and session bookmarks
🔹 Speaker bios and session info
🔹 Career & Collaboration Fair exhibitors
🔹 Book a 10-min career advice session with Randstad 💼
🔹 Live updates and announcements
🔹 Connect with fellow attendees ahead of the event

📲 Whether you’re planning your day or finding your missing piece, the app makes it all smooth and simple.

👉 Check your inbox for your personal Swapcard access link!

13/10/2025

❌ Can’t join us in person? CONNECT 2025 is coming to you! 😎

We’ll be livestreaming key moments from Brussels so you can tune in, get inspired, and still be part of the energy, wherever you are.

🔴 🎥 Live from Brussels | 17 October
Sign up now to get access: 👉 http://bit.ly/4qbX6IX

And swipe to discover what sessions will be livestreamed!

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