The LOTUS Project is an initiative funded under the EIT HEI Initiative to strengthen the innovation and entrepreneurial capacity of European Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).
LOTUS seeks the transformation of European HEIs into leaders of sustainable innovation by 2030 — through training, partnerships, and inclusive ecosystems that turn research and ideas into real-world impact.
Sustainable, technology-driven entrepreneurship that addresses real societal challenges.
Integrating diversity, equity, and gender equality across education and innovation.
Connecting universities, industry, policymakers, and communities.
LOTUS is driving measurable change across European higher education.
Equip students and staff with entrepreneurial skills in green and digital innovation.
Support start-ups and scale-ups through hackathons, bootcamps, and acceleration programmes.
Enhance or establish entrepreneurial hubs and innovation ecosystems in HEIs.
Organise bootcamps and hackathons with 80+ participants, creating real-world solutions.
Foster the creation of new ventures, with 2+ reaching €200K investment or €10K revenue.
Engage society through events, the website, and dissemination to ensure wide impact.
Launch regional and EU-level collaborations with industry, policymakers, and stakeholders.
Promote diversity, gender equality, and inclusive innovation ecosystems.
Develop tools, success stories, and policy briefs to guide sustainable innovation.
LOTUS applies the Knowledge Triangle model, connecting education, research, and innovation to turn knowledge into real-world impact.
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