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.
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EU|BIC Excellence Awards: Meet the Semi-Finalists contending for Most Impactful Programme
The EU|BIC Excellence Awards will recognise outstanding contributions by EU|BICs. The winner will be decided by attendees and announced during the EBN Congress 2024 in Nantes, which is jointly organised with EU|BIC Atlanpole.
EBN Training & Knowledge offer 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.
Innovate Ethiopia: EBN’s mission to transform the startup scene in the heart of Africa
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.
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.
Celebrating EU|BIC Community Members on Europe’s Leading Startup Hubs Ranking
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.
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.
BEST PRACTICE: EU|BIC FUNDECYT-PCTEX
We developed and established our human-centred methodologies for better social entrepreneurship support programmes. In all, people are in the centre. People are the solution to social problems; human interaction is the method to identify problems and design solutions.
Time to rethink the way we do business and re-strategise I Laura Lecci, CEO of EBN
Amid the still-unfolding impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, increasing unrest on European territories and the effects of climate change, innovation systems change is no longer a buzzword. It is an urgent call to action for the business community.
Final event of Better Incubation project
Last Friday the final event of the Better Incubation project was held with great success! The event started in the morning with an EU Policy Workshop aimed at sharing and validating Better Incubation Policy Recommendations with policymakers, researchers, BSOs, investors for impact, regional development agencies, national agencies for social innovation and pan-European networks like Eurocities and Euclid.