These are chapters from the Training Manual, providing advice and ideas on how to run the three different types of HEInnovate workshops, set the agenda and whom to invite.
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.
You can use the action sheet to capture the actions agreed on by participants during the workshops.
These cards will help you translate your self-assessment results into actionable programmes. You can download the cards and explore your entrepreneurial profile.
The University of Bayreuth pursues a clear regional transfer strategy: it sees itself as an innovation driver for the Upper Franconia region and is establishing a highly networked innovation ecosystem between the university, companies, research institutions, and societal stakeholders. The focus is on the transfer of knowledge, ideas, and technology...
Over the past months, HEInnovate has taken an active role in major events across Europe, contributing to discussions on how higher education institutions can strengthen their entrepreneurial and innovation capacity. Through expert interventions, panel contributions, and dedicated breakout sessions, the platform continues to support universities in...
By Stylianos Yiatros Abstract: The EUt+ Alliance used the HEInnovate self-assessment to understand institutional strengths, build a shared innovation vision, and shape the Inno-EUt+ project under the EIT HEI Initiative. By engaging academics, administrators, and students, the alliance developed evidence-based priorities, strengthened collaboration...
23 October 2025 — Online The HEInnovate Expert Group gathered for its second meeting of 2025, marking an important milestone in the ongoing evolution of the HEInnovate initiative. The session, held online on 23 October, brought together leading experts from across Europe to exchange insights, review progress, and co-design the next steps in...
Calling all EIT HEI Initiative Applicants! Prepare for the New EIT HEI Funding Call: Master HEInnovate! Join us on December 18th from 10:00 to 11:15 CET for an essential webinar introducing HEInnovate—a free self-assessment tool crucial for preparing your application to the upcoming EIT HEI Initiative funding call. Designed to help higher education...
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...