June 12, 2025 — ELEKS is pleased to announce our participation in the newly awarded 4InnoPipe2 project, which has been selected for funding under the EIT Higher Education Initiative (HEI) Call for Proposals 2024. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to promoting innovation, educating for a green transition, and driving digital transformation across Europe.
Strengthening Our Connections with Academia
At ELEKS, collaboration with academia is key to staying at the forefront of innovation and scientific progress. We’ve long valued the partnerships we’ve built with renowned universities across Europe—relationships that enable us to work alongside expert researchers and stay ahead of emerging trends in digital transformation, sustainability, and innovation.
As part of this commitment, ELEKS is joining a distinguished group of academic and industry leaders—including the University of Helsinki, Zagreb School of Economics and Management, Reutlingen University, Kozminski University, Luxembourg School of Business, University of Pristina, NOSC-UA DIH – Virtual Centre for Digital Innovation, and other key partners.
Through initiatives like COVERE², a public-private partnership focused on developing green solutions, we continue to bridge the gap between research and real-world impact. By collaborating with academic leaders, we ensure our innovations are grounded in science and focused on addressing some of today’s most pressing global challenges.
Aligning Innovation with ELEKS' Core Mission
Our involvement in 4InnoPipe2 aligns perfectly with ELEKS' core business activities. As a company focused on digital innovation, we view this project as an opportunity to strengthen and expand the innovation ecosystems we are part of while supporting European higher education institutions in their efforts to foster entrepreneurship and sustainable development.
By participating in this initiative, we are not only advancing our mission of driving digital transformation but also reinforcing our role as a strategic partner in Europe's innovation ecosystem. This project will directly support ELEKS' ongoing efforts to develop solutions that drive long-term sustainability and economic value, both within the higher education sector and across industries.
Training the Next Generation for a Digital and Sustainable Future
We understand the importance of preparing the workforce of tomorrow. ELEKS is dedicated to training the next generation of professionals in areas such as the green transition, digitalisation, and sustainability. With our deep industry expertise and understanding of evolving market needs, we are uniquely positioned to deliver targeted education and training programs that equip professionals with the skills needed to navigate and lead in the digital age.
As education experts, we are proud to support the development of skills directly aligned with critical market needs—ensuring that graduates are ready to contribute to the green transition and the ongoing digital revolution.
About 4InnoPipe2
4InnoPipe2 is an initiative focused on scaling innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems within European higher education. Building on the success of 4InnoPipe, it integrates sustainable practices across the innovation pipeline, from ideation to internationalisation. Led by the University of Helsinki and supported by a diverse consortium of academic and industry partners—the project aims to empower students and researchers to drive sustainable economic growth. By leveraging digital innovation and sustainability, 4InnoPipe2 will contribute to the green transition, digital transformation, and the development of a future-ready workforce.
About ELEKS
ELEKS is a trusted partner for guaranteed software engineering excellence, quality, and transparency every step of the way. The company has provided expert software engineering and consultancy services for over 30 years. Its talent pool of over 2,000+ specialists across Europe, the U.S., and the U.K. covers niches from custom software development to product design and technology advisory, making it the partner of choice for many of the world's leading enterprises, SMEs, and technology challengers.
