By the European Business and Innovation Centre Network (EBN), with contributions by the European Commission Joint Research Centre, UNIDO and Startup Commons
South Karelia Growth Builders showcases in Nantes development strategies for remote regions
The Cities of Lappeenranta (an EU|BIC since 2010) and Imatra will showcase their program, South Karelia Growth Builders, in Nantes. These municipalities took action after a concerning report from the Federation of Finnish Enterprises highlighted a decline in South Karelia’s growth. To address this issue, Lappeenranta and Imatra designed a program aimed at reversing this trend in their border region. Being one of the 7 nominees competing for the Most Impactful Programme title in the EU|BIC Excellence Awards final will set a precedent for other remote regions to follow.
IPN’s INEO START programme begins 14th edition with hopes on Nantes
Instituto Pedro Nunes’ INEO START is the oldest Portuguese acceleration programme, having supported more than 140 teams who have become mature and viable businesses in the national and European stage. It now begins a new edition with hopes of achieving the title of Most Impactful Programme in the EU|BIC Excellence Awards final. EU|BIC IPN has been a member of the EBN since 2009, and will be among the 7 finalists to pitch on stage in the stage of CIC Ouest during the annual EBN Congress in Nantes.
Driving Automotive Innovation: Partner with Valeo Autoklimatizace k.s.
Valeo Autoklimatizace k.s., a leading force in automotive innovation backed by the global Valeo Group, invites startups to collaborate in pioneering cutting-edge technologies to shape safer, cleaner mobility solutions worldwide, offering accelerated growth opportunities and real-world testing in challenges such as predictive maintenance and energy consumption optimization.
Call for Proposals for the New Enterprise Europe Network 2025-2028
European Innovation Council & EISMEA has opened proposals for the next phase of the Enterprise Europe Network from 2025 to 2028, focusing on sustainability, growth, resilience, and digitalization to support SMEs, with established business support organizations invited to apply for a budget of EUR 182.5 million, and an online information session scheduled for 28 May 2024.
Inkubator Sežana’s finalist programme shows that hearing loss is no barrier for entrepreneurship
Sign-language will be the national language of Slovenia in the EU|BIC Excellence Awards final. Inkubator Sežana’s Entrepreneurial School for People with Hearing Loss, Constantinus International Award gold laureate in 2023, will be among the 7 finalists to pitch on stage for the Most Impactful Programme title. Inkubator Sežana, a part of the EU|BIC family since 2006, shows no sign of stopping in the reinvention of incubation and the inclusion of people with disabilities in their ecosystem.
Lebanon Innovate’s upcoming webinar bridges the gap with EU stakeholders
Join EU|BIC Berytech and ANIMA Investment Network next Thursday, May 30th at 11h00 CEST for an insightful webinar part of the Lebanon Innovate initiative. This event aims to connect European research, innovation, and business organizations with Lebanon’s dynamic innovation ecosystem.
Valmiera’s ZILE Programme contends in the Excellence Awards Final
Valmiera Development Agency, a 2023 addition to the EU|BIC associates family, will be contending for the EU|BIC Excellence Awards final. Representing the Baltic country of Latvia in the grand final of the EU|BIC Excellence Awards. The ZILE programme, meaning acorn in English, is one of the 7 selected programmes to pitch on stage for the Most Impactful Programme title. Valmiera’s ZILE programme shows the compromise of the newest EU|BICs in bringing fresh ideas to the broader EU|BIC community.
CEIN Health Programme Competes in Nantes for the EU|BIC Excellence Awards Prize
CEIN, one of the newest additions of the EU|BIC Community, will be the EU|BIC associate representing Spain the grand final. One of the 7 selected programmes to pitch on stage of the EU|BIC Excellence Awards: Most Impactful Programme.
Bilişim Vadisi’s DIGIAGE Programme Earns a Spot in the Nantes Final!
Bilişim Vadisi’s, one of the newest additions of the EU|BIC Community, will be the EU|BIC associate representing Türkiye in the grand final. One of the 7 selected programmes to pitch on stage of the EU|BIC Excellence Awards: Most Impactful Programme. Bilişim Vadisi, being an EU|BIC associate since 2023, and its DIGIAGE programme show’s the compromise of the newest EU|BICs in bringing fresh ideas to the broader EU|BIC community.
Laval Mayenne Technopole’s “Challenge Compétences” Programme Secures Final Spot in Nantes!
The Final is here! After careful consideration from the Jury, Laval Mayenne Technopole, the French Member of the EU|BIC Community since 2012, is going to face 6 other fierce opponents this June in the final of the EU|BIC Excellence Awards: Most Impactful Programme. The winner will be decided by attendees and announced during the EBN Congress 2024 in Nantes, which is jointly organised with EU|BIC Atlanpole.