The Entrepreneurial Centre of Krapina-Zagorje County (hereafter referred to as “the Centre”) has achieved a significant milestone by obtaining the prestigious EU|BIC certification. This accolade highlights the Centre’s dedication to fostering innovation, supporting startups, and driving economic growth within the region. The EU|BIC certification reinforces the Centre’s role as a pivotal player in advancing the entrepreneurial ecosystem of Krapina-Zagorje County and Northern Croatia.
Boost Your Startup with EU-LAC Digital Accelerator
Enhance your international collaboration with the EU-LAC Digital Accelerator, offering in-kind services worth up to €30,000 to eligible partnerships from the EU, Latin America, or the Caribbean.
Innovation Centre of the Olomouc Region Secures EU|BIC Certification, Strengthening Leadership in Innovation and Sustainability
The Innovation Centre of the Olomouc Region (ICOK) has been honoured with the prestigious EU|BIC label. This recognition signifies ICOK’s full adherence to the EU|BIC Quality Mark Criteria, affirming its commitment to fostering innovation and driving regional economic development.
Innovation Ecosystem Building Playbook: ESOs raising access to finance for their local ecosystem and Europe
Access to finance is crucial for growing innovation ecosystems. EU|BICs bridge the gap between startups and investors, ensuring ventures get needed financial backing. Europe’s regional diversity is a strength, with initiatives like Furthr VC in Ireland and MINERVA Business Angels in the UK driving growth. Discover more in the EU|BIC Innovation Ecosystem Building Playbook.
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 2024.
Central Bohemian Innovation Centre (SIC) Enhancing Regional Innovation and Technology Commercialisation
We are thrilled to welcome the Central Bohemian Innovation Centre (SIC) as the newest quality-certified EU|BIC.
EBN Position Paper – Innovation Capacity EU Regions
An Entrepreneurship Support Organisation (ESO) View on European Innovation Ecosystems
Join Europe’s Leading Start-Up Hubs 2025 Ranking by Financial Times and Statista
The Financial Times and Statista are launching the Europe’s Leading Start-Up Hubs 2025 ranking to spotlight top support systems for new businesses in Europe; participate by sharing your success story and enjoy recognition, impact, and networking opportunities.
EBN Welcomes the Commission’s Funding for Regional Innovation Valleys, with 55+ EU|BICs Present
EBN applauds the European Commission’s recent funding allocation of €116 million for the Regional Innovation Valleys (RIVs) initiative, aimed at enhancing competitiveness and fostering innovation across the EU. 151 regions were granted the RIV title, including over 45 RIVs with EU|BIC presence.
Laval Mayenne Technopole wins the 1st edition of the EU|BIC Excellence Awards!
The participants of the EBN Congress 2024 listened to all 7 finalist pitches and decided, by popular vote, that Laval Mayenne Technopole’s “Challenge Compétences” was the most Impactful Programme in the first edition of the EU|BIC Excellence Awards.