By the European Business and Innovation Centre Network (EBN), with contributions by the European Commission Joint Research Centre, UNIDO and Startup Commons

EU|BIC Innovation Ecosystem Building Playbook

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.

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.