Building Bonds, Connecting Innovation
Europe’s leading innovation partner network, fast-tracking your connectivity and certifying your value
We believe that, in a world seeking to solve our global challenges, innovative entrepreneurs are the force for sustainable, economic development and greater wellbeing in our local regions.
Becoming a certified EU|BIC or joining the community as an Associate Member means responding to our mission with the best possible actions to create vibrant, thriving startups and SMEs. In other words, EU|BICs take real steps to ensure that their services are best advantageous to their client companies and best advantageous to their regions.
There are now more than 110 Certified EU|BICs and over 60 Associate members shaping our global community.
EBN (European Business and Innovation Centre Network) is the non-profit that facilitates this pan-European, global community of people using innovative business as a driver for regional (economic, sustainable, and social) development. EBN grants and manages the EU|BIC certification and many other innovation solutions for excellent business support actors like the EU|BICs.
© European Union, 2022
EU | BIC community
175+
members
Operating in over 35 countries, covering the full spectrum of innovation sectors, and collaborating for continuous improvement and increased impact.
630+
business experts & partners
Committed to the development and growth of entrepreneurial innovators, providing high-quality services to startups, spin-offs and SMEs.
36,000+
startups
Receive support from our members. Benefiting from expertise and programmes critical to their growth.
1
official certificate
Uniquely granted by EBN to mission-aligned organisations as the only certification of quality for business support organisations originated by the European Commission.
Build New Relationships
Fast-track your connectivity. When your organisation certifies as an EU|BIC you join a powerful community of business leaders, support practitioners and innovation partners expanding your reach within your local and international innovation ecosystems.
Improve Your Results
Getting certified and taking the yearly assessment is a powerful mechanism to help your company set goals for improvement, deliver more value to your clients and your ecosystem, and track performance over time. Members gain access to training, peers, technical assistance and funding opportunities.
Engage Trusted Partners
More than ever, people want to do engage with people and organisations they trust. The EU|BIC Certification and its trusted community are among the smartest ways to attract best-of-class clients, investment partners and to participate in revenue-generating projects that help you deliver on your mission.
Amplify Your Voice
The EU|BIC label communicates that your organisation is a verified business innovation leader when it comes to delivering quality business support and empowering entrepreneurial innovators. The third-party validation helps your organisation to stand out, and stand by your mission.
Smart solutions for all your innovation needs
News & events
Sep
15
2025
EU|BICs empower ventures to secure funding across public, private, and blended instruments.
Read more
Sep
08
2025
Through the EU|BIC certification, EBN ensures organisations deliver data-driven, impact-focused support across sectors.
Read more
Sep
04
2025
EBN’s EU Policy Briefing delivers insights into EU strategies, legislative initiatives and reforms, helping EU|BICs and the wider network anticipate change and seize opportunities in Europe’s innovation landscape.
Read more
Sep
01
2025
By aligning with universities, corporations, and governments, EU|BICs tackle fragmentation and stimulate inclusive prosperity.
Read more
Jul
30
2025
The 2025 European Innovation Scoreboard shows steady progress across the EU, but also signals a slowdown. Regional gaps persist, highlighting the need for faster innovation and strategic action under the upcoming EU Innovation Act.
Read more
Jul
23
2025
EBN urges deeper SEAP integration of ESOs, scaling Tech for Good, and boosting inclusive finance to empower social innovation, women and senior entrepreneurs across Europe through cross-border, impact-driven collaboration.
Read more
Jul
23
2025
Learn how to unlock the potential of innovation and IP - information, services, and tools to leverage IP for entrepreneurial growth
Read more
The pan-European EU|BIC business innovation community and the Certified EU|BIC quality label were designed as pioneering models for economic growth, facilitated by the EBN Secretariat. Throughout the pandemic, we have witnessed how the model of supporting entrepreneurial innovation continues to be the accelerator for recovery and a solution-driver for global challenges.
Our members, who we serve via the EU|BIC community, partners and the EBN team remain committed to co-design our desired future supported by innovation: creating greater wellbeing to European citizens – and beyond.
Our members, who we serve via the EU|BIC community, partners and the EBN team remain committed to co-design our desired future supported by innovation: creating greater wellbeing to European citizens – and beyond.
EU|BIC quality certification label
Industry
best-practices
best-practices
Project
participation
participation
Skills
building training
building training
Dedicated
expert team
expert team
