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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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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.