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.
Mission
The EuroTech Universities Alliance is a strategic partnership of leading European universities of science and technology joining forces to build a strong, sustainable, sovereign, and resilient Europe. The partners bring their excellence in research and education, their active engagement in vibrant eco-systems and service to society. Together, they join forces to accelerate their research in high-tech focus areas and advocate for change, through dedicated partners and a strong presence in Brussels.
Based on the EuroTech values, the partners aspire to a new level of cooperation by bringing together their inclusive, diverse and sustainable campuses. The EuroTech Universities create a unique environment for international talents to lead a new generation of change agents in research, entrepreneurship, industry and society.
Vision
EuroTech Universities Alliance aims to:
- Educate the best global talents in science and engineering to become innovators and change agents of society
- Conduct first-class research to make major contributions to the grand societal challenges
As such, we will:
- Contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Accelerate the transition to the technological sovereignty of Europe through socially relevant research, innovation and entrepreneurship
- Reinforce the importance of the Alliance as the trusted go-to partner for EU policy-makers
- Reach into the DNA of all our partners and be widely known across Europe and beyond.
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.
Contact me for all strategic matters and also for the Working Groups: EU Affairs · Gender Equality & Diversity
Contact me for all administrative matters
Contact me for all matters regarding communications & events, the EuroTech Future Award, and also for the Working Group Communications
Contact me for all DTU-related questions and also for the Focus Area Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Contact me for all EPFL and TU/e-related questions and also for the Focus Areas AI for Engineering Systems and Health & Bioengineering
Contact me for all IP Paris-related questions and also for the Focus Area Sustainable Society; Working Groups: Africa · Circular Economy · Hydrogen
Contact me for all TUM-related questions and also for the Focus Area Additive Manufacturing
Working Groups
EuroTech Working Groups have a high relevance for driving and supporting the Alliance’s ambitious agenda. They bring together experts from each EuroTech University on a certain topic or overarching theme, and facilitate their collaboration, with the aim to reach a defined objective. Working Groups can be either temporary or permanent and are open for interested colleagues at the EuroTech Universities to join.
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.
Scientific Communities
These Working Groups bundle expertise around scientific topics. Members work together on joint EU project proposals, organise workshops, develop joint study programmes, and much more.
Cross-Cutting Groups
These Working Groups bundle activities related for instance to management, administration, and policy. They are a forum for exchanging knowledge and launching joint initiatives.
Additive Manufacturing
Artificial Intelligence for Engineering Systems
Circular Economy
Chemistry & Chemical Engineering
Health & Bioengineering
Hydrogen
Smart & Urban Mobility
Africa
Collaboration with China
Communications
EU Affairs
Gender Equality & Diversity
Graduate Deans
Innovation
Legal Officers
VPs Research
Position
Find all our position papers, letters, and press releases here.
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- 3 October 2024
Joint statement: We need much more MSCA!
- 2 October 2024
Press release: Leading R&I organisations urge Europe to increase investments in knowledge capital
- 6 June 2024
Open letter: A call to strengthen research and innovation in Europe
- 12 March 2024
EuroTech’s key messages for the next EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation
- 3 July 2023
EuroTeQ: EU extends funding for European engineering education
- 28 March 2023
Press release: Symposium “EuroTech Universities – An Alliance working for global sustainability”
- 28 February 2023
Policy brief: Deep-tech innovators in Europe
- 29 September 2022
Open letter on 2023 Horizon Europe budget cuts
- 15 July 2022
Press release: Two EuroTech Universities to advise EU Commission on innovation and education strategies
- 27 June 2022
Letter on transparency of Horizon Europe budget
- 24 June 2022
Press release: Éric Labaye (L’X) takes over the EuroTech presidency 2022-2023
- 8 February 2022
Press release: EuroTech supports ‘Stick to Science’ initiative
- 8 November 2021
Press release: Technology for society – are we getting it right?
- 4 November 2021
Joint statement on UK association to Horizon Europe
- 4 October 2021
Open letter on ERA governance
- 17 June 2021
Open letter on the participation of Switzerland under Horizon Europe
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- 13 December 2021
EuroTechPostdoc2 explained #3: The application portal (update 2021) – video
- 25 November 2021
EuroTechPostdoc2 explained #2: Review and evaluation (update 2021) – video
- 2 November 2021
EuroTechPostdoc2 explained #1: Before applying (update 2021) – video
- 21 June 2021
How to benefit from EuroTech as a researcher – video
- 16 June 2021
Conversation of Presidents Thomas F. Hofmann (TUM) and Martin Vetterli (EPFL) – video
- 31 May 2021
Key Enabling Technologies at the centre of Europe’s future prosperity – recording of EuroTech event on 27/05/2021
- 16 December 2020
EuroTechPostdoc2 explained #3: The application portal – Video
- 24 November 2020
EuroTeQ Engineering University – Promotional video
- 24 November 2020
EuroTechPostdoc2 explained #2: Review and evaluation – Video
- 28 October 2020
EuroTechPostdoc2 explained #1: Before applying – Video
- 25 June 2020
EuroTechPostdoc2 programme – Promotional video
- 1 January 2020
EuroTech Universities Alliance – Logo
- 1 January 2020
EuroTechPostdoc2 programme – Logo
- 1 January 2020
EuroTechPostdoc programme – Logo
- 1 January 2020
EuroTeQ Engineering University – Logo
- 1 January 2020
European Venture Programme – Logo
Alliance
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