Supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology,  EIT Climate-KIC is a Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC),  that ÖzU participates in; to work on accelerating the transition to  a zero-carbon, climate-resilient society.

The organization aims to identify and support innovation that  helps society mitigate and adapt to climate change founded on  the belief that a decarbonized, sustainable economy is not only  necessary to prevent catastrophic climate change but presents a  wealth of opportunities for business and society.