Our regional hubs

Our work is delivered through a network of strategically located regional hubs across Europe, connecting regional strengths to pan-European impact through place-based innovation ecosystems.

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The role of our regional hubs

Connect local and regional strengths to European‑level impact by amplifying local innovation capabilities

Engage and mobilise local partners and talent, building place‑based innovation ecosystems.

Support implementation of Action Programmes, ensuring solutions are tested, demonstrated and scaled

Host workshops, events and pilot activities to foster collaboration and deliver regional impact

Help identify regional priorities and capabilities

Our regional hubs

EIT Water Black Sea

Varna, Bulgaria

Region covers Armenia, Bulgaria, Georgia, Moldova, Romania, Türkiye, Ukraine

In 2026 the host organisation for this regional hub is Marine Cluster Bulgaria

EIT Water Central & Baltic

Berlin, Germany

Region covers Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Germany, Poland

In 2026 the host organisation for this regional hub is SUBMARINER

EIT Water Central & Danube

Vienna, Austria

Region covers Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Serbia, Slovakia, Switzerland

In 2026 the host organisation for this regional hub is BOKU and TU Vienna

EIT Water Iberian Peninsula

Málaga, Spain

Region covers Portugal, Spain

In 2026 the host organisation for this regional hub is Innova IRV

EIT Water North

Aarhus, Denmark

Region covers Denmark, Faroe Islands, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden

In 2026 the host organisation for this regional hub is Water Valley Denmark

EIT Water South

Zadar, Croatia

Region covers Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Cyprus, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Israel, Kosovo, Malta, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Slovenia, Tunisia

In 2026 the host organisation for this regional hub is DIH Innovamare

EIT Water UK & Ireland

Leeds, UK

Region covers the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom and international partners (Canada and New Zealand)

In 2026 the host organisation for this regional hub is the University of Leeds

EIT Water West

Antwerp, Belgium

Region covers Belgium, France, Luxemburg, Netherlands

In 2026 the host organisation for this regional hub is Blue Cluster Belgium