International Opportunities

GROW YOUR ECOSYTEM

Accelerating your competitiveness through innovation ecosystem excellence

Translating EU-proven methodologies into place-based economic transformation

Governments face pressure to drive green & digital transitions while staying competitive.

EBN, with 40+ years of expertise and the EU|BIC community, helps align stakeholders, strengthen ecosystems, mobilise capital, and build lasting capacity to deliver measurable innovation impact.

Our international projects offer a unique opportunity to leverage the expertise and position of EBN, supported by the hands-on practitioners of the EU|BIC community, as a key developer of entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystems.

EBN is a neutral and trusted intermediary helping governments orchestrate complex innovation ecosystems. Our EU|BIC community with 175+ entrepreneurship and innovation support organisations (ESO/ISO), our EU|BIC certification as the only quality standard originated by the European Commission, and our thriving platform connecting innovation stakeholders around the world provide:

Verified methodology with 82% startup survival rates (vs. 58% EU average).
€870M mobilised in capital funding across our network in 2025
36,000+ companies supported from ideation to scale in 2025
175+ certified centres and associates across 35+ countries delivering consistent results

Systematic solutions for innovation governance

Ecosystem Governance & Strategy Development: Comprehensive diagnostics, stakeholder mapping, and evidence-based policy recommendations aligned with national/regional development priorities
Capital Market Infrastructure: Design sustainable financing frameworks, including business angel networks, venture capital readiness, and public-private investment mechanisms
Knowledge Transfer & Commercialisation Systems: Establish university-industry linkages that transform research investments into economic value and high-skilled employment
Mission-Driven Innovation Programmes: Sector-specific accelerators addressing policy priorities (circular economy, digital transformation, health innovation)
Institutional Capacity Building: Train government agencies and development organisations in proven innovation support methodologies and impact measurement
Monitoring & Evaluation Frameworks: Implement KPIs and assessment tools that demonstrate ROI on public innovation investments to stakeholders and citizens

Curious about EBN technical assistance services?

Rooted in an EU Commission-recognised framework, with 40+ years of data, innovation ecosystem expertise, collaboration with government, academia, industry, and civil society, our services draw from global best practices to deliver long-term systemic change.

Find more here about EBN Technical Assistance

Find here our catalogue of potential ecosystem enhancement services

Meet our impact-driven community

Each EU|BIC tailors its services to its local reality — and yet, its collective impact spans the continent and beyond. The community’s strength lies in this balance between diversity of place and unity of purpose.

Find here the EU|BIC Community’s 2025 Impact Report, with data and best practices from our community

Find here the EU|BIC Innovation Ecosystem Building Playbook

Case study: Building a strong and sustainable Business Angels Network in Kosovo

This is the story of how EBN facilitated capacity-building to empower innovation and economic growth in Kosovo and foster a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem. Kosovo’s entrepreneurial ecosystem has witnessed promising growth in recent years, yet barriers to accessing early-stage capital persist.

The solution was designed to deliver tangible outcomes, including:

Establishing a shared vision and strategic framework for Kosovo’s BAN.
Creating mechanisms to connect startups with angel investors for capital and mentorship.
Building a pipeline of investment-ready ventures while enhancing investor confidence.

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