The Community for Educational Innovation (CEI) hosted a webinar on September 24, 2025: “Beyond the Institutional Walls: Partnerships with External Stakeholders.” The webinar explored how higher education institutions (HEIs) collaborate with government, industry, and civil society to translate academic research into societal and economic impact. It...

On October 9 2025, HEInnovate hosted an information session bringing together representatives from the European Commission, the OECD, and the HEInnovate team to showcase how the platform supports innovation and entrepreneurship in higher education. The session highlighted HEInnovate as a free, strategic tool that helps higher education institutions...

We are pleased to announce a two-day online training session on 19 - 20 November to provide information and advice on how to make the most of HEInnovate. About the workshop The workshop aims to provide information, tools and techniques to maximise the use of HEInnovate. A total of 35 participants will be selected to: Get (more) familiar with and...

📍 22–23 September 2025 | Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Helsinki HEInnovate’s second Train the Trainer workshop of 2025 brought together 28 participants from 22 countries for two days of hands-on training, peer learning, and strategic development. Held in Helsinki and co-hosted by Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, the session...

From 10 to 12 September 2025, HEInnovate took part in the EAIE Conference in Gothenburg, one of the largest gatherings of higher education professionals in Europe. The event offered a valuable opportunity to engage directly with universities, alliances, and national agencies, while raising awareness of HEInnovate as a key European Commission...

This structured template helps groups cluster related activities into Work Packages, assign responsible leaders or units, and set timeframes. It ensures activities are organised, coordinated, and ready for implementation. To be used after the Action Planning Board – Dimensions . For use during onsite workshops, print in A1 format.

A visual tool to define your institution’s main objective in a chosen HEInnovate dimension and map potential activities into short-, medium-, and long-term actions. It helps transform ideas from the Action Cards into concrete steps. For use during onsite workshops, print in A1 format.

Apply here ! The Community for Educational Innovation (CEI) invites motivated professionals to apply for the CEI Study Visit 2025-II, taking place on 25-26 November 2025 and hosted by St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences. This immersive, fully funded visit is designed to further equip participants to translate research into impact, bridging...

On 10 September 2025, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will deliver her annual State of the Union address (SOTEU) at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. This high-profile event is one of the most important moments in the EU’s political calendar. It sets out the Union’s priorities for the coming year and reflects on how Europe...

Utrecht, 27 August 2025 – At this year’s EAIR Forum, HEInnovate hosted a workshop exploring how higher education institutions can build entrepreneurial capacity in times of uncertainty and change. Under the conference theme “Openness: a Mission Challenged”, the session brought together 20 participants for a hands-on experience with the HEInnovate...

Join us on October 9th from 3pm to 4pm CET for an engaging webinar introducing HEInnovate—a free self-assessment tool designed to help higher education institutions explore and strengthen their entrepreneurial and innovative potential. In this one-hour session, you will: Gain a clear understanding of HEInnovate and its eight key dimensions. Learn...

HEInnovate is heading to the EAIE Conference and Exhibition 2025, taking place from 9–12 September in Gothenburg, Sweden, and we’re looking forward to connecting with you there! Throughout the week, you’ll find us at the European Commission stand (P115) in the exhibition area, where we’ll be available to talk about how HEInnovate can support your...

We are excited to share the first 2025 Activity Report of the Community for Educational Innovation (CEI) — a growing European community of practice hosted within HEInnovate. Launched to support innovation in and through education, the CEI brings together over 1,300 members from 92 countries, representing all EU Member States and a wide range of...

By Martin Bliemel Abstract: At the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), HEInnovate played a central role in developing a comprehensive innovation strategy. By combining self-assessment with collaborative workshops involving 38 participants across multiple divisions, UTS used the 56 action cards across all eight HEInnovate dimensions to identify...

On 10 June 2025, HEInnovate and tecnet.at . co-hosted the online workshop "Driving Transformation: Unlocking Institutional Innovation with HEInnovate" as part of the m-power net series. The event brought together around 20 participants from universities and research institutions across Lower Austria to explore how HEInnovate can support...