Join us in Barakaldo to engage with thought leaders and experts through immersive sessions, collaborative workshops, and vibrant networking opportunities. From policy discussions to hands-on sessions on digitalisation, green hydrogen, circular economy, and more, this Congress is designed to inspire, inform, and empower participants to lead the next wave of innovation and sustainability.
2025 EBN Congress
Clean Energy Transition
The largest gathering of European incubators, accelerators, innovation centres, and innovation supporters of all kinds.
#EBN2025 Congress will delve into the intersection of technological advancement and sustainable development. Key themes will include the green transition, corporate-startup collaboration, open innovation, and the role of local innovation communities.
Entrepreneurship support organisations such as the EU|BICs are instrumental in driving the clean energy transition. They support the development of innovation ecosystems by providing resources, mentoring, and networking opportunities for startups and SMEs. Their role in fostering collaboration between industry, startups, research institutions, and policymakers is critical for achieving sustainable growth and technological advancement.
Join the journey towards the transformation and innovation wave that is driving Europe towards a sustainable and technologically advanced future. See you at the 2025 EBN Congress in Barakaldo, Spain.
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What to expect
Leading Questions
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What is the future of renewable energy technologies?
Explore the latest advancements in renewable energies and their transformative potential for the global energy landscape. -
How can multi-corporate open innovation accelerate the green energy transition?
Delve into the role of open innovation in fostering collaboration between corporations and startups to drive the green transition. -
How are industries revolutionising their processes with green energy solutions?
Gain insights into the integration of green energy within industries and the transformative impact it has on production processes. -
What are the barriers to recycling electric and hydrogen cars?
Examine the technological, economic, and legal challenges faced in recycling vehicles powered by electric and hydrogen technologies.
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EU|BIC Excellence Award 2025: Green Transition
After last year’s success, the EU|BIC Excellence Awards are back! This year, we are celebrating and recognising the impact EU|BICs generate in supporting business and entrepreneurship that create green innovation and contribute to the green transition.
The 5 finalists will be on stage at the 2025 EBN Congress to pitch their programme. The EU|BIC community will vote to decide the winning programme which will be awarded during EBN Congress 2025 in Barakaldo, Spain. The winner will be featured in the next EBN publications and events and get 2 free tickets for their presence at EBN Techcamp 2025, taking place 19 – 21 November in Nivelles, Belgium.
Opportunities
- Meet future partners – develop a global network of innovation leaders, experts, and decision-makers.
- Debate, co-learn, and design strategies to navigate your business support.
- Develop new business models and improve your support programmes – mitigate risks and position your company.
- Create opportunities – repurpose knowledge, resources, practices, and technologies to tackle sustainability challenges.
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Book your ticket
Group discounts – organisations bringing 3 or more people benefit from 10% off all tickets.
Early-bird tickets – 10% off all tickets (available until the 15th of April).
Combi-tickets – Discounted tickets for the 2024 EBN Congress, 12-14 June in Nantes and the EBN Techcamp, 19-21 November in Dublin, Ireland.
The base price for Techcamp will be 250€ for EU|BIC members.
**Early bird discount available until the 31st of August (including)
***If you would prefer to buy a ticket via bank transfer or another way, please do not hesitate to write us to events@ebn.eu
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