The LOTUS Project is an initiative funded under the EIT HEI Initiative to strengthen the innovation and entrepreneurial capacity of European Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). By connecting education, research, and business, LOTUS empowers universities to drive green and digital transitions, nurture inclusive ecosystems, and turn knowledge into real-world impact.
LOTUS aims to transform European Higher Education Institutions into recognized leaders of sustainable innovation and entrepreneurship by 2030. Through tailored training, strategic partnerships, and inclusive ecosystems, LOTUS enables universities to become drivers of systemic change — advancing Europe’s green transition, digital transformation, and social inclusion.