Connecting Business Innovation Leaders
Europe’s leading innovation partner network, fast-tracking your connectivity and certifying your value
We believe that in a world seeking to solve our global challenges, innovative entrepreneurs are the force for sustainable, economic development and greater wellbeing in our local regions.
Becoming a certified EU|BIC or joining the community as an Associate Member means responding to our mission with the best possible actions to create vibrant, thriving startups and SMEs. In other words, EU|BICs take real steps to ensure that their services are best advantageous to their client companies and best advantageous to their regions.
There are now more than 106 Certified EU|BICs and over 43 Associate members and 20 satellites shaping our global community.
EBN (European Business and Innovation Centre Network) is the non-profit that facilitates this pan-European, global community of people using innovative business as a driver for regional (economic, sustainable, and social) development. EBN grants and manages the EU|BIC certification, and many other innovation solutions for excellent business support actors like the EU|BICs.
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EU | BIC community
165+
members
Operating in over 35 countries, covering the full spectrum of innovation sectors, and collaborating for continuous improvement and increased impact.
630+
business experts & partners
Committed to the development and growth of entrepreneurial innovators, providing high-quality services to startups, spin-offs and SMEs.
36,000+
startups
Receive support from our members. Benefiting from expertise and programmes critical to their growth.
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official certificate
Uniquely granted by EBN to mission-aligned organisations as the only certification of quality for business support organisations originated by the European Commission.
Build New Relationships
Fast-track your connectivity. When your organisation certifies as an EU|BIC you join a powerful community of business leaders, support practitioners and innovation partners expanding your reach within your local and international innovation ecosystems.
Improve Your Results
Getting certified and taking the yearly assessment is a powerful mechanism to help your company set goals for improvement, deliver more value to your clients and your ecosystem, and track performance over time. Members gain access to training, peers, technical assistance and funding opportunities.
Engage Trusted Partners
More than ever, people want to do engage with people and organisations they trust. The EU|BIC Certification and its trusted community are among the smartest ways to attract best-of-class clients, investment partners and to participate in revenue-generating projects that help you deliver on your mission.
Amplify Your Voice
The EU|BIC label communicates that your organisation is a verified business innovation leader when it comes to delivering quality business support and empowering entrepreneurial innovators. The third-party validation helps your organisation to stand out, and stand by your mission.
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News & events
Apr
11
2024
With the speed of innovation constantly increasing, EU|BICs need to stay relevant in their local catchment area and on par with European innovation demands. Through its comprehensive service offer, the European Business and Innovation Centre Network aims to support EU|BICs in their continuous strive for improvement.
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Apr
09
2024
EU|BIC IncubAlliance Paris-Saclay exemplifies the transformative power of strategic support and targeted programmes in the realm of deep-tech startup creation. Its commitment to nurturing innovative projects and entrepreneurs positions IncubAlliance Paris-Saclay as a key player in its cluster's ongoing success with a vital contributionor to the global innovation landscape.
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Apr
08
2024
In Ethiopia's dynamic innovation scene, a partnership emerged that represents a milestone in its journey towards sustainable development - the Private Sector Development in Ethiopia (PSDE) initiative. In PSDE, EBN's strategic framework and project expertise leveraged the EU|BIC community's capacity-building talents, propelling the Ethiopian startup ecosystem forward.
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Apr
05
2024
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.
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Mar
26
2024
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.
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Mar
14
2024
The EU|BIC community's remarkable presence on the Financial Times' Europe's Leading Startup Hubs ranking speaks volumes about their collective impact. With 12+ members featured, their commitment to fostering innovation across Europe is evident. From Germany to Spain, these EU|BICs exemplify diversity and excellence, driving the continent's entrepreneurial spirit forward. Congratulations to all involved for their outstanding contributions to Europe's innovation landscape.
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Mar
12
2024
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"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."
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Mar
01
2024
This Hackathon aims to address the pressing issue of cybercrime by focusing on the topic of "Developing capabilities to capture live data of cybercriminals on online forums.
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The pan-European EU|BIC business innovation community and the Certified EU|BIC quality label were designed as pioneering models for economic growth, facilitated by the EBN Secretariat. Throughout the pandemic, we have witnessed how the model of supporting entrepreneurial innovation continues to be the accelerator for recovery and a solution-driver for global challenges.
Our members, who we serve via the EU|BIC community, partners and the EBN team remain committed to co-design our desired future supported by innovation: creating greater wellbeing to European citizens – and beyond.
Our members, who we serve via the EU|BIC community, partners and the EBN team remain committed to co-design our desired future supported by innovation: creating greater wellbeing to European citizens – and beyond.
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