Last 16 November 2023, EU|BIC Cap Innove located in Nivelles (Belgium), the incubator originally created by the ULB in Brussels, celebrated 40 years of uninterrupted success. Founded in 1983 by Professor Jean-Claude Ettinger from Solvay Business School, Cap Innove joined the EBN network in 1989 and has since then contributed to the development of the Brabant-Wallon region by nurturing the local innovation ecosystem through the support of innovative entrepreneurs and startups.
Category: EU|BIC News
Opportunity Alert for EU|BIC Members’ Clients: BIC Africa Mid-Term Evaluation Call for Consultancy Services
Calling all project evaluation consultancy companies! BIC Africa is seeking your expertise for a mid-term evaluation of their groundbreaking project. This initiative, launched in January 2020, aims to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in Africa, backed by EU funding.
Coventry University’s Research Centre for Computational Science and Mathematical Modelling (CSM) is hiring!
Coventry University’s Research Centre for Computational Science and Mathematical Modelling (CSM) is actively seeking passionate and talented individuals to join their research team. If you’re looking to contribute to cutting-edge projects that align with CSM’s research vision, this opportunity is for you!
EU|BIC Innovation Ecosystem Building Playbook – Foreword
For nearly four decades, EBN and the EU|BIC community have championed innovation, playing a vital role in regional development, job creation, and supporting startups and SMEs. We align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and European strategies, such as the European Green Deal, to drive sustainable growth and innovation. Together, we’re paving the way for a cleaner, sustainable future and empowering underrepresented entrepreneurs. Through our EU|BIC Innovation Ecosystem Framework, we’re forging a path for global innovation and sustainable growth.
Members SPI, ESTIA, VVA Support Implementation of BIC Africa Ethiopia Bootcamp
”This national boot camp, organised in collaboration with the BIC Ethiopia country project, focused on the theme of mentorship and mentoring startups, a key topic for business incubators in Ethiopia. The activities aim is to produce a collaborative and innovative “Guidebook on how to mentor startups” tailored to the local ecosystem, which will be shared with Business Incubators (Bis) in Ethiopia as a reference and living document.
EU|BIC Inkubator Sežana in Finals of Prestigious International Constantinus International Award 2023
PRESS RELEASE [Sežana, September 7, 2023] Inkubator d.o.o. Sežana has been nominated among the 12 finalists for the prestigious Constantinus International Award 2023 for the best project in business consulting for the programme “Creative Startup – an entrepreneurial school for people with hearing loss.” Among the multitude of quality projects from various countries around the… Continue reading EU|BIC Inkubator Sežana in Finals of Prestigious International Constantinus International Award 2023
Introducing the Business Advisor Certificate (BAC)!
Ready to become a certified business advisor? EBN’s Business Advisor Certificate (BAC) is your key to career success and regional development. Our online, self-paced course covers interpersonal skills and business fundamentals, offered in partnership with GrowthWheel International.
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.
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.
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