THE PROJECT AT GLANCE
5 HEIs
2 Research Centers
1 SME
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THE PROJECT IN BRIEF
PROMETHEUS project is an initiative of Universities, Research Centres and Enterprises from Greece, the Netherlands, Italy, Romania and North Macedonia, with a vision to develop and share their innovation and entrepreneurship support capabilities in the area of digital transformation related to circular economy, climate change and sustainable development.
The main scope of PROMETHEUS project relates to fostering institutional engagement and change to develop innovative and sustainable services and programs to impact ‘Innovation and Entrepreneurship in a Circular Economy’, along the following axes and objectives:
- AXIS 1 – Impact-driven partnerships between higher education institutions (HEIs), research organizations, business, NGOs and government institutions
- AXIS 2 – High-quality education programs in the field of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in a Circular Economy
- AXIS 3 – Innovation and business support services in the field of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in a Circular Economy

With a total duration of two years and overall funding of €1.2 million, PROMETHEUS will ensure uptake and sustainability through:
- engaging associated partners from different countries and sectors, filling all the roles of the entrepreneurial education value chain;
- establishing a worldwide network of collaborating universities, businesses, research organisations, governmental bodies, non government organisations, and other social partners;
- disseminating information via digital channels and targeted campaigns;
- monitoring and evaluating project performance, and developing further sustainability and transferability plans;
- engaging students at the participating universities in all project phases.
Project Timeline
PROMETHEUS International Startup Competition 2022
We are happy to announce the launch of the “PROMETHEUS International Startup Competition 2022”, in the domains of Digital Transformation...
Read MoreEIT HEI Initiative: Summary of main take-aways from the 2nd Co-Creation Workshop on IVAP Implementation
On 7-8-9 June 2022, the EIT HEI Initiative organised the second Co-Creation Workshop on IVAP Implementation. EIT Food in cooperation...
Read MoreQuestions & Answers: Selection of 100 Cities for the EU Mission “Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities”
In April 2022, the Commission announced the 100 EU cities that will participate in the EU Mission for 100 climate-neutral...
Read MoreInterview with the Acting Head of the EIT’s HEI Initiative Dr Emma Harris and Coordinator Rosanna West
In this ‘behind the scenes’ interview, Acting Head of the EIT’s HEI Initiative, Dr Emma Harris and Programme Coordinator, Rosanna...
Read MoreJoin the PROMETHEUS Network
Ways to collaborate within the Competition and beyond Members of the academic, research and industry community are invited to join...
Read MorePROMETHEUS presented during the final conference of the BLUE Crowdfunding project
Goteo Foundation, the Marche Region and the BLUE CROWDFUNDING project organised the MatchMed event and the Final Conference of the...
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