Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) established the EIT Food Hub at the Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra  in January 2019, and it has been operating under this prestigious brand ever since.

Together with leading partners across Europe, EIT offers a wide range of activities in innovation and entrepreneurship. The EIT community supports innovators in transforming their ideas into cutting-edge products, services, and jobs. Between 2023 and 2025, EIT distributed approximately €3.5 million in grants to Slovak entities, placing Slovakia 21st among EU member states. While the majority of funding went to companies, about one-third was secured by universities—particularly SUA in Nitra, the Technical University of Košice, and the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava.

The most active initiatives in distributing grants in Slovakia were EIT Food (represented by SUA), EIT Urban Mobility (represented by CIVITTA), EIT Manufacturing (represented by STU), and EIT Health (represented by CIVITTA). Since its establishment in Slovakia, EIT has supported 78 startups. The report also highlights the success stories of companies such as scase and BatteryCheck.

The mission of EIT is to enhance Europe’s competitiveness, foster sustainable economic growth, and create jobs by promoting synergies and strengthening cooperation between businesses, educational institutions, and research organizations. EIT is an integral part of the EU’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation framework program.