EIT Tech2X: Technology for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Excellence

The TECH2X project aims to enhance innovation and entrepreneurship capacity in higher education, foster new deep-tech talent, and support the transition towards the 4th Generation University model.

The project encourages collaboration, networking, and practice-based learning to develop scalable and impactful approaches to innovation and entrepreneurship, with a particular focus on climate and mobility.

The consortium brings together universities, an innovation hub and accelerator, and a world-leading research organisation, combining expertise in business, technology, and design to address societal challenges and advance deep-tech entrepreneurship.

Main objectives of TECH2X include:

• Designing and delivering new education and training programmes on tech-driven innovation.
• Establishing structures to strengthen innovation and entrepreneurship capacity.
• Supporting students and researchers in creating and developing new ventures.
• Expanding networks and ecosystem connections.
• Sharing success stories and best practices.

Within the project, the METU Design Factory represents Middle East Technical University. With its expertise in interdisciplinary innovation and prototyping, it contributes by designing and piloting new courses for students and researchers, supporting deep-tech innovation activities, and leading ecosystem mapping efforts to connect stakeholders and strengthen innovation pathways.

Project website: https://www.tech2x.eu/