By the European Business and Innovation Centre Network (EBN), with contributions by the European Commission Joint Research Centre, UNIDO and Startup Commons
EBN renews Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
The need for an update – SIGs take a turn to EU industry focus for greater collaboration
The updated SIG names and structures, which are presented below, leverage the new policy approach to drive more opportunities for EU|BIC community members.
Open Call for Travel Agency Services (AEDIB|NET)
EBN seeks a travel agency to manage the travels of the start-ups participating in the AEDIB|NET Bootcamp in Cape Town, which will take place between the 28th and the 30th of November 2023.
Open Call for IP & Innovation Training Expert (Lebanon Innovate)
Open call for the selection of one IP and Innovation expert to undertake the design and delivery of a 5-day training for university managers and executives on innovation and IP strategies within the Lebanon Innovate EU-funded project.
EU|BIC Community’s Impact 2022-2023
As a pan-European community, we concentrate our efforts around four mission commitments: regional economic development, quality business support, access to
finance, and scaling European innovation.
Announcing the Release of the Inaugural ACCELERO Project Newsletter
We are thrilled to announce the publication of our very first ACCELERO Project newsletter! In this first edition, we invite you to delve deeper into the ACCELERO Project’s vision. Learn about the genesis, objectives, and the fascinating challenges and opportunities within our diverse European innovation ecosystem. Understand our relentless efforts to achieve a balanced European innovation landscape, creating an environment that encourages and nurtures growth and innovation for entrepreneurs and businesses across our continent.
Diego De Biasio Assumes Role of President of EBN, European Business and Innovation Centre Network
The European Business and Innovation Centre Network (EBN) is pleased to announce the appointment by the EBN Board of Directors of Diego de Biasio as its new President. Mr. de Biasio, a seasoned leader in business and innovation, brings a wealth of expertise and a strong vision to propel EBN forward in its mission to foster entrepreneurship and support the growth of innovative businesses across Europe – and beyond.
Financial Times and Statista launch survey to identify Europe’s Leading Start-up Hubs
The Financial Times and Statista are conducting a survey to identify Europe’s best start-up hubs. Incubator or accelerator programs can register for consideration to be featured in the guide. The selected hubs will be recognized in a special report on FT.com, offering valuable exposure.
ACCESS TO IMPACT FINANCE | EU|BIC Associate SocialFare
SocialFare is the first centre for social innovation in Italy. We believe social value generates economic value. Through acceleration programmes and seed fund services, we seek to develop solutions to contemporary social challenges by supporting impact-driven innovation. The goal is that our startups bring social and environmental benefits to society together with financial returns.
Webinar: Extended Reality Solutions for the Future of Transportation and Mobility
Our third webinar on transportation and mobility in collaboration with EU|BIC Coventry University will focus on the use of simulation, XR, and VR in transportation, featuring insights from experts at the National Transport Design Centre (NTDC) at Coventry University. Prof Stewart Birrell will discuss how NTDC contributed to the Innovate UK funded Air-One project.