The REINFORCING project has opened its 7th Open Call on Responsible Security, supporting European initiatives that integrate Open and Responsible Research and Innovation principles into security-related research. Grants of up to €20,000 are available, with a submission deadline of 4 March 2026.
Author: Sophia Katechi
November Policy Highlights: EBN’s Key Activities and EU Developments
This month, EBN presents the November edition of the EU Policy Briefing, outlining the most relevant initiatives and actions in innovation, entrepreneurship, and regional development policies. This overview highlights key European policy developments of interest to our international network of EU|BICs and innovation stakeholders.
Li Dak Sum Incubator becomes the first certified EU|BIC in China
EBN proudly announces that the Li Dak Sum Incubator (LDSI) has been officially certified as a EU|BIC (European Business and Innovation Centre) — marking it the first EU|BIC in China.
Join Lebanon Connect: A Bridge for Innovation and Collaboration
Don’t miss Lebanon Connect – your gateway to impactful collaborations between Lebanese innovators, researchers, and EU stakeholders, advancing research, technology, and innovation!
EU-LAC Digital Accelerator Launches Open Call #4 for Corporate-Startup Partnerships
The EU-LAC Digital Accelerator launched Call #4, from 1 July to 31 October 2025, inviting corporate-startup partnerships from the EU, Latin America, and the Caribbean to join. The call focuses on digital innovation, particularly in e-services, but is open to all industries.
Call for Participation for “Lebanon Innovate” Soft-Landing Programme
Under Lebanon Innovate, a European Union funded project to revitalize the Lebanese entrepreneurial ecosystem and its productive sectors, EBN is seeking external experts to design and implement an advanced capacity-building programme on legal expertise and requirements in IPR for Lebanese lawyers foreseen for the first half of 2025.
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.
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.
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-LAC Digital Accelerator: Open Call #3
The EU-LAC Digital Accelerator is an EU-funded initiative designed to foster collaboration between corporations and innovative startups or SMEs across Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Through our multi-sided platform, we connect business opportunities, ensuring impactful partnerships that can grow to an investment-ready stage.