The EIT would perform most of its activities through the KICs, which are partnerships between the private sector, the research community and excellent teams from research communities and universities.
ETI peamine tegevus toimuks teadmis- ja innovaatikakogukondade kaudu, mis kujutavad endast erasektori, teadlaskonna ning teadlaskonna ja ülikoolide tipptaseme rühmade vahelist partnerlust.