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Shaping a Smarter Future
The European AI Innovation Industry Alliance (EAIIA) connects startups, enterprises, universities, researchers, and investors to co-create, incubate, and scale AI solutions that drive real-world impact.
Trusted by leading organizations across Europe
Europe's alliance for AI industry innovation
We exist to help European AI move from promising research to real business impact — responsibly, collaboratively, and at scale.
Founded in 2026, EAIIA is a non-profit alliance uniting startups, enterprises, universities, researchers, investors and public institutions. We bridge the gap between breakthrough ideas and market adoption, championing an innovative, trustworthy and human-centric European AI ecosystem.
- Founded
- 2026
- Headquarters
- Paris, France
Open Collaboration
We connect people and organizations across borders to co-create.
Responsible AI
We champion trustworthy, ethical and human-centric AI.
European Innovation
We strengthen Europe's innovation capacity in AI.
Real-World Impact
We measure success by outcomes, not announcements.
Real AI Impact. Real Results.
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End-to-End AI Innovation Support
Ideation & Scouting
Discover high-potential AI ideas and emerging technologies.
Incubation & Acceleration
Access mentorship, funding, and go-to-market support.
Technology & Talent
Connect with top AI researchers, engineers, and experts.
Scaling & Investment
Scale your AI solution with investors and enterprise pilots.
Policy & Ethics
Promoting responsible AI through policy and standards.
Find Your AI Solution.
Start the Conversation.
Our AI Assistant understands your goals and connects you with the right solutions, partners, and success stories.
Chat with our AI AssistantSmart Matching
Get matched with relevant solutions and partners.
Relevant Stories
Explore success stories like yours.
Direct Connections
Connect with the right experts and organizations.
Membership is by invitation & recommendation
EAIIA is a curated, non-profit network — there are no membership fees. New members join through nomination, recommendation or a direct invitation, so the community stays trusted and high-signal.
Nomination
An existing member nominates an organization they believe will strengthen the network.
Recommendation
Partners, investors and institutions recommend startups and teams with proven potential.
Direct invitation
EAIIA invites outstanding innovators it identifies through its scouting and programs.
Who's in the network
Every candidate is reviewed by our membership committee to keep the alliance independent, trusted and member-led.
The people behind the alliance
A multidisciplinary team and an independent governance structure keep EAIIA transparent and member-led.

Dr. Elena Novak
Chair of the Board
Former AI research lead, 20+ years bridging academia and industry.

Marc Lefèvre
Executive Director
Scaled three European deep-tech ecosystems from the ground up.

Sofia Almeida
Head of Research
Specialist in responsible AI, ethics and EU policy alignment.

Lukas Berger
Head of Partnerships
Connects startups, corporates and investors across the continent.
Your Journey with EAIIA
Share Your Goals
Tell us about your challenge or innovation focus.
Get Matched
Our AI matches you with the right solutions and people.
Collaborate
Work with our network to co-create and validate.
Scale & Impact
Scale your solution and create real-world impact.
Join Our Alliance
Be part of Europe's leading AI innovation ecosystem.
Join the Alliance Learn more about membershipWhat's happening across the network
EAIIA at VivaTech 2026
Paris Expo Porte de Versailles·June 11, 2026
Meet the alliance at Europe's biggest tech event — startups, demos and partnerships on our pavilion.
Learn moreEAIIA Annual AI Summit 2026
Paris & Online·September 24, 2026
Two days of keynotes, demos and matchmaking with Europe's AI leaders.
RegisterThe EU AI Act: What It Means for Startups
Online·July 8, 2026
A practical session on compliance, timelines and opportunities.
RegisterAI for Sustainability Hackathon
Amsterdam·October 15, 2026
48 hours building AI solutions for climate and resource efficiency.
Register