EuroTech in a Nutshell
Member universities
We are six excellent universities of science and technology, joining forces to build a strong, sustainable, sovereign, and resilient Europe.
Facts & figures
First-class research, education, and innovation are our core pillars. Our combined strengths result in impressive numbers that illustrate what we can achieve together.
Flagship projects
Discover some projects that are at the forefront of what we stand for and of which we are particularly proud.
History
What started as a bilateral partnership already back in 2006 has grown into a strong alliance of six leading universities of science and technology.
EU contribution to EuroTech Universities in Horizon 2020
Number of PhD students at EuroTech Universities
Number of ERC grants received by EuroTech Universities in H2020
No. of notifications of invention at EuroTech Universities since the founding of the Alliance
European Venture Programme
EuroTeQ Engineering University
EuroTechPostdoc2 Programme
TUM and DTU team up
Technical University of Munich and Technical University of Denmark engage in a strategic collaborative arrangement, which sees the strengthening of bottom-up joint activities between the two universities. The EuroTech “founding fathers” are highly esteemed polytechnic institutions with a world-wide reputation.
TU/e joins the two universities
The bilateral partnership of DTU and TUM becomes a very successful trilateral “European Alliance”: Eindhoven University of Technology, a young university founded in 1956 by industry, local government and academia, brings a valued additional angle to the cooperation.
EuroTech Universities Alliance is born
World-class university École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne joins the Alliance.
The Presidents of the four partner universities sign the contract on the “Establishment of a Strategic Alliance between universities of excellence”.
In the heart of Europe
The four universities establish a permanent office in Brussels (read press release). Since then, staff in Brussels has grown to an efficient and committed team that assumes a hub function for the Alliance and opens the doors to the European policymaking arena.
Welcome École Polytechnique!
École Polytechnique, a prestigious French “Grande École” with military status, accesses the Alliance, bringing the number of members to five (read press release). École Polytechnique is the oldest (founded in 1794) and smallest school of the Alliance.
Technion comes aboard
Technion Israel Institute of Technology joins the EuroTech Universities, making the Alliance even more international (read press release). The Israeli colleagues broaden our view beyond Europe and bring their valuable expertise to the cooperation.
Let’s celebrate!
EuroTech Universities Alliance turns 10! Backed by a revised mission statement, a new vision and much ambition we tackle the next decade, eager to make it a success.
Institut Polytechnique de Paris becomes a member
On 1 January 2024, École Polytechnique brings on board its French sister universities ENSTA Paris, ENSAE Paris, Télécom Paris, Télécom SudParis. All five schools are part of Institut Polytechnique de Paris, which replaces École Polytechnique as a EuroTech member.
Vision
We unite and amplify the excellence and collective strength of Europe’s leading science and technology universities and their ecosystems to foster a dynamic and supportive environment for research, innovation, entrepreneurship and education. As a highly trusted alliance of European science and technology experts, we contribute to science for policy, shaping and advancing a Europe that is more agile in times of change, more globally competitive, and more sustainable, improving life for present and future generations.
Mission
Our mission is structured along three strategic objectives that frame our activities.
- SYNERGY: This is the foundation of our Alliance. By strengthening trust-based internal connections among members, we generate distinctive collective outcomes that exceed the capabilities of individual institutions. This reinforces our collective impact on future developments in science and technology.
- POLICY: We contribute to knowledge-based policymaking at European and international levels by translating our scientific and technological excellence into actionable insights for decision-makers.
- ECOSYSTEM: We enhance the role of our member universities as key nodes within R&I and education ecosystems. We advance interconnections between different ecosystems and create new partnership opportunities along value chains, across borders, and between sectors.
Values
The EuroTech Universities Alliance’s activities are guided by the following core values:
- Academic Freedom
- Excellence
- Societal Impact & Sustainability
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Integrity & Responsibility
- Innovative & Entrepreneurial Thinking
Organisation
Presidents
The Presidents provide the overall strategic direction and define key initiatives. The chairmanship rotates annually.
Governing Board
The Governing Board implements the strategic vision. It decides on the roadmap and budget for Alliance activities.
Operations Board
The Operations Board implements Alliance activities. It is the first point of contact for staff and students at the universities.
Brussels Office
The Brussels Office informs university staff about EU policy and funding. It is the first point of contact for external stakeholders.
Working Groups and Communities of Practice
EuroTech Working Groups (WGs) play a central role in advancing and supporting the Alliance’s ambitious agenda. They bring together experts from each EuroTech University around a specific topic or overarching theme and provide a structured framework for collaboration aimed at achieving clearly defined objectives. Working Groups may be established on either a temporary or permanent basis and are open to interested colleagues from across the EuroTech partner universities.
Communities of Practice (CoPs) are informal, interest-driven groups that bring together experts from EuroTech partner universities to exchange best practices, share knowledge, and build networks. They provide a flexible framework for collaboration without formal deliverables or significant resource requirements.
Are you working at one of the EuroTech Universities and interested in participating in a specific Working Group? Then don’t hesistate to get in touch with the indicated lead or support person or, if none is indicated, with your Operations Board member.
Strategic pillar groups
These Working Groups and Communities of Practice bring together expertise around specific strategic pillars, covering research, innovation, infrastructure, and education (including through synergies with EuroTeQ).
Cross-Cutting Groups
These Working Groups and Communities of Practice provide cross-cutting alignment across domains, fostering synergies between the pillars.
Research pillar: WG EU Grants
Research pillar: WG EU-Africa collaboration
Education pillar: WG Graduate deans
Innovation pillar: WG Start-ups & Entrepreneurship
Research pillar: WG Research security
WG Strategic communication
WG EU Policy
Publications
Find all our position papers, letters, and press releases here.
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Joint statement: We need much more MSCA!
Press release: Leading R&I organisations urge Europe to increase investments in knowledge capital
Open letter: A call to strengthen research and innovation in Europe
EuroTech’s key messages for the next EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation
EuroTeQ: EU extends funding for European engineering education
Press release: Symposium “EuroTech Universities – An Alliance working for global sustainability”
Policy brief: Deep-tech innovators in Europe
Open letter on 2023 Horizon Europe budget cuts
Press release: Two EuroTech Universities to advise EU Commission on innovation and education strategies
Letter on transparency of Horizon Europe budget
Press release: Éric Labaye (L’X) takes over the EuroTech presidency 2022-2023
Press release: EuroTech supports ‘Stick to Science’ initiative
Press release: Technology for society – are we getting it right?
Joint statement on UK association to Horizon Europe
Open letter on ERA governance
Open letter on the participation of Switzerland under Horizon Europe
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EuroTechPostdoc2 explained #3: The application portal (update 2021) – video
EuroTechPostdoc2 explained #2: Review and evaluation (update 2021) – video
EuroTechPostdoc2 explained #1: Before applying (update 2021) – video
How to benefit from EuroTech as a researcher – video
Conversation of Presidents Thomas F. Hofmann (TUM) and Martin Vetterli (EPFL) – video
Key Enabling Technologies at the centre of Europe’s future prosperity – recording of EuroTech event on 27/05/2021
EuroTechPostdoc2 explained #3: The application portal – Video
EuroTeQ Engineering University – Promotional video
EuroTechPostdoc2 explained #2: Review and evaluation – Video
EuroTechPostdoc2 explained #1: Before applying – Video
EuroTechPostdoc2 programme – Promotional video
EuroTech Universities Alliance – Logo
EuroTechPostdoc2 programme – Logo
EuroTechPostdoc programme – Logo
EuroTeQ Engineering University – Logo
European Venture Programme – Logo
Alliance
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