EU:Official appointment of the EIT Governing Board: the European Institute of Innovation and...

noticias.info/ The EIT's first Governing Board was officially appointed today following a European Commission Decision. The Board will hold its inaugural meeting in Budapest on 15 September 2008 with a view to establish the basis that will lead to the launch of the first two to three Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) by the end of 2009. Welcoming the appointment, European Commission President José Manuel Barroso stated: "I am delighted with the nomination of the EIT's first Governing Board. I am convinced that the excellence of the Board's members will make it a success. The EIT is soon to become a reality. Europe needs more than ever a strong commitment to innovation and technology." The EIT's initial Governing Board comprises 18 professionals, providing a collective balance of expertise and experience from the... [read full story]