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

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

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.

Innovation for a Sustainable Future – 2024 EU|BIC Impact Report

We are proud to bring you the 2024 EU|BIC Impact Report – demonstrating EBN’s and the EU|BIC community’s impact by applying innovation toward shaping a prosperous and sustainable future in Europe and beyond.

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

eu project pill 2 for european business and innovation centres

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.

Innovation Ecosystem Building Playbook: Specialisation Creating Inclusive Innovation

While global challenges require coordinated action, they manifest themselves locally with diverse and complex specificities. Involving community-based stakeholders in regional innovation ecosystems can address issues effectively by leveraging local resources, expertise, and networks.

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.

Innovation Ecosystem Building Playbook: Collaborations Unleashing the Power of Innovation 

In today’s rapidly evolving world, innovation has emerged as the crucial driver of economic growth, social progress, and environmental sustainability. Creating robust and dynamic innovation ecosystems is vital to meet this potential.

Innovate Ethiopia: EBN’s mission to transform the startup scene in the heart of Africa 

european business and innovation centre network PSDE

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.