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HEI4S3- RM was carried out as part of the EIT (European Institute of Innovation & Technology) HEI (Higher education institutions) initiative and brought together 6 HEI and 3 non-academic partners. The project was coordinated by the Universidad de Oviedo. The project was set up to strengthen innovation capacity in Europe and strive for long-term sustainable development by using the idea of the circular economy to modernise the raw materials and mining sector. The project aimed to strengthen partnerships between universities, companies and research organisations by developing an innovative pathway for entrepreneurial universities.

The new operational framework was introduced through Ecosystem Integration Labs (EILs) developed and implemented by each participating university. The EILs will determine the focus of the planned innovation and entrepreneurship projects, talent labs and open innovation and training programmes.

The project results contributed to the strategic goals of at least three EIT Knowledge and Innovation Communities - EIT Digital, EIT Climate, and EIT RawMaterials - including support for the implementation of the Regional Innovation Scheme.