By the European Business and Innovation Centre Network (EBN), with contributions by the European Commission Joint Research Centre, UNIDO and Startup Commons
CEEI Burgos: 2026 EU|BIC Award finalist
In rural Spain, trust replaces collateral. CEEI Burgos has sustained 536 jobs across 132 localities since 2013 with one simple idea.
a|cube: 2026 EU|BIC Award finalist
Welfare innovation needs entrepreneurs. Personae by a|cube gives them investment, structure, and accountability for impact.
IPN: 2026 EU|BIC Award finalist
In Portugal, age is the biggest barrier to employment. IPN built the country’s first incubator to turn that around.
MSIC: 2026 EU|BIC Award finalist
Skilled expats used to arrive in Ostrava and leave. MSIC built a free one-stop-shop to make them stay, work, and start businesses.
University of Warwick: 2026 EU|BIC Award finalist
University of Warwick Science Park is embedding human oversight and accountability, and teaching responsible AI not as theory but as practice.
Meet the nominees! EU|BIC Excellence Award 2026Â
Five EU|BICs. Five countries. Five approaches to putting people first. Meet the 2026 EU|BIC Excellence Award nominees.
Webinar: Internationalisation Opportunities between Europe and Latin America & the Caribbean
We explore innovation ecosystems, cooperation programmes, and partnership opportunities across the EU–LAC region.
Webinar series: internationalisation opportunities
Explore practical pathways for internationalisation and cross-regional collaboration
Open Call for the Selection of a Copywriter for the Development of a Playbook
Interested experts are invited to submit
European Business Innovation Centre Network and Business Angels Europe announce Strategic Partnership
Bridging financial and non-financial support for early-stage startups: EBN and BAE announce a strategic partnership