Through the EU|BIC certification, EBN ensures organisations deliver data-driven, impact-focused support across sectors.

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.

By aligning with universities, corporations, and governments, EU|BICs tackle fragmentation and stimulate inclusive prosperity.

Valorisation of R&I results through incubation and acceleration pathways

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.

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.

Learn how to unlock the potential of innovation and IP – information, services, and tools to leverage IP for entrepreneurial growth

This Impact Report celebrates their achievements and reinforces our commitment to quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Through a distinctive place-based approach and a proven track record — including an 83% start-up survival rate — EBN calls for greater recognition of quality-certified support organisations (ESOs), more effective funding, and simplified regulation to position Europe as a global leader in innovation by 2030.

Our 2025 EU|BIC Impact Report reflects a community driving systemic change. The impact speaks for itself: over 29,000 supported, 9,000+ jobs created, €900 million in funding raised, and a 3-year startup survival rate of 84.5%