About the project

HEI2MARKET transforms higher education institutions into innovation engines by embedding entrepreneurial training, tailored startup support, and technology transfer structures into institutional strategies. By aligning with regional priorities in health and manufacturing, the project strengthens innovation ecosystems across six countries and fosters long-term impact through inclusive, sustainable frameworks.

Partners

The HEI2MARKET project is supported by a dedicated consortium of academic and business institutions working together to foster innovation and entrepreneurship across Europe. Project partners include University North, Marmara University, University of Oulu (Oulun Yliopisto), Mother Teresa University in Skopje, University of Rzeszów, as well as the business partners Optimizacija d.o.o. and WeCreate.

In addition to the main consortium, the project also collaborates with several associated partners who provide valuable regional support and expertise. These include The Entrepreneurial Center of the Krapina-Zagorje County, Technology Park Varaždin, Business Incubator Enter Koprivnica, and the Vesna Deep Tech Fund.

Together, these partnerships strengthen the project’s impact by building inclusive and sustainable innovation ecosystems aligned with regional and sectoral priorities.

This project is supported by EIT Health, Co-funded by the European Union, and the EIT Higher Education Initiative, this project is part of a broader effort led by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) to foster innovation and improve societal outcomes across Europe.