By the European Business and Innovation Centre Network (EBN), with contributions by the European Commission Joint Research Centre, UNIDO and Startup Commons
Empowering SMEs Through IP: EBN’s Strategic Partnership with EUIPO
EBN is proud to strengthen its collaboration with the EUIPO, supporting EU|BICs and entrepreneurs across Europe in unlocking the value of intellectual property. As a key contributor to the Ideas Powered for Business SME Fund, EBN promotes strategic IP use to boost SME innovation, competitiveness, and growth.
2025 EU|BIC Award finalist: Greece-Türkiye Hackathon 2024-2025
The Greece-Türkiye Hackathon 2024-2025 is an innovative initiative designed to foster cross-border collaboration, embodying a mantra of Together for a Sustainable Future.
Organised by Bilişim Vadisi and Th.E.A, this hackathon brings together innovators aged 18-35 from Greece and Turkey. Focusing on smart cities, the hackathon addresses common challenges such as sustainable urban mobility, waste management, disaster prevention, and energy-efficient infrastructures. This initiative received valuable support from local and national authorities and chambers of commerce to ensure a broad impact.
Meet the nominees of the EU|BIC Excellence Award 2025: Green Transition
With 14 impressive applications submitted, narrowing it down to just 5 nominees was no easy task. Each programme brought forward bold ideas and powerful initiatives – a clear sign of the vibrant innovation ecosystem driving Europe’s green transition. Today, we’re proud to unveil the top 5 innovation and entrepreneurship support programmes leading the charge in a green transition!
Call for Experts: TTO Capacity Building Training
EBN invites EU|BIC members to support the Lebanon Innovate project by contributing as expert trainers in a capacity-building programme for university Technology Transfer Offices (TTOs), helping turn academic innovations into market-ready solutions.
The Place by CCI Achieves EU|BIC Certification: A Testament to Excellence in Business Innovation Support
EBN is proud to announce The Place by CCI has officially earned the prestigious EU|BIC label, certifying it as a leading force in entrepreneurial support, innovation, and regional economic development in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
EU|BIC Community Supports Angolan Business Incubation Managers Through BIC Africa Soft-Landing Programme in Portugal
The soft-landing programme visit carried out by EU|BIC Instituto Pedro Nunes (IPN Incubadora) and EU|BIC Startup Leiria, providing the incubation managers with hands-on experience and exposure to best practices in incubation management.
EU Project Pills: I3 Instruments
Interregional Innovation Investments (I3) Instruments – Strengthening regional innovation ecosystems through Smart Specialisation and interregional collaboration.
23 EU|BIC Community Members in Europe’s Leading Start-up Hubs 2025 by Financial Times
We are proud to celebrate the outstanding performance of our Quality-certified EU|BICs and Associate members in the 2025 Europe’s Leading Start-up Hubs 2025 ranking by the Financial Times, Statista, and Sifted. This second edition highlights 23 EU|BIC community members in the top European incubators and accelerators – almost doubling the numbers from last year.
EU|BIC Excellence Award 2025: Green Transition
Awarding the most impactful entrepreneurship support programmes in the Green Transition
EU|BIC Essentials Training: Deep Dive People – Business Mentoring
During this training, we will understand the role of entrepreneurship mentors and advisors and investigate different mentorship programmes and tools developed/implemented by EU|BICs.