European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) begins its work
from the September 15, 2008 daily issue of Europe's Information Society Newsroom Update.
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), the EU's flagship initiative for boosting innovation in Europe, marks the launch of its activities with the first meeting of its recently appointed Governing Board. The meeting, which takes place today in the Institute's host city of Budapest, will be preceded by a ceremonial opening in the presence of Hungarian Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsany, Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso, and Commissioner for Education, Training, Culture and Youth, Jan Figel', among others. Follow the link