EBN EU|BIC Impact Report 2024, European Innovation Ecosystem, EU|BIC Certification, OECD, Entrepreneurship Policy

Innovation Ecosystem Building Playbook: Ecosystem orchestration – Breaking silos, filling gaps

Thriving innovation ecosystems share common values: they foster collaboration, prioritise attracting talent, promote and teach entrepreneurship, and provide a supportive environment for research, funding, and market access. By understanding and cultivating these key qualities, organisations and governments can position themselves at the forefront of innovation, driving economic growth and maintaining a competitive advantage in the global landscape.

eu project pill 2 for european business and innovation centres

EU Project Pill II: Horizon Europe Participation of Associated and Other Third Countries

This EU Project Pill will address the EU RDI international cooperation framework and the legal and financial implications of involving third countries in Horizon Europe proposals.  In particular we will make clarity about the different funding frameworks and agreements the EC establishes with third countries (associated countries, bilateral agreements and regional dialogues).

EU|BIC Essentials Deep Dives I: Incubation Services for Circular Economy

In the first Deep Dive, we will dig into the peculiarities of promoting and supporting innovative entrepreneurship in and for Circular Economy according to the EU|BIC Assessment framework, therefore providing Entrepreneurship Support Organisations (ESO) with practical insights on how to implement incubation services for Circular Economy.

EU Project Pill I: Cascade Funding Opportunities

Organised in collaboration with the EU|BIC Associate Sploro, this EU Project Pill will focus on cascade funding opportunities available in the three priority areas identified by the European Business and Innovation Centre Network in 2024: circular economy, deep tech and open innovation.

EIC Communities - DeepSync - EBN

EIC Communities Call for Thematic Experts

EBN is looking to select three organisations, one for each of the sectors covered by the project: CleanTech, Industry and Health, to collaborate as experts in various project implementation activities.

UpSkill in Cloud with CloudCamp4SMEs

Certainly, here’s a concise excerpt:

“CloudCamp4SMEs, co-funded by the European Union, offers affordable, high-quality training in Cloud Technologies and Solutions. Courses, typically priced between 3,000 to 6,000 euros, are available at a 90% discount. SMEs receive mentoring, resources, and networking opportunities, with training pathways designed by global leaders like Amazon Web Services, FastLane, and Adecco Formazione to boost digital transformation in EU SMEs.”

EBN Special Interest Groups, SIGs, EU Industrial and SME Strategy

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.