EBN Monthly February Edition 2024
EBN - European Business & Innovation Centre Network
We are on a mission to connect, and support economic & sustainable development in EU regions - and beyond.
EBN Congress 2024 | Nantes, France
Don't miss the largest gathering of European incubators, accelerators, innovation centres, and entrepreneurship supporters. EBN and EU|BIC Atlanpole, are welcoming you to the 2024 EBN Congress 'Supporting sustainable industry', hosted 12-14 June in Nantes, France!
Meet future partners, reconnect with friends, debate, co-learn, and create opportunities and find out how can we best navigate the delicate balance between sustainable, economic, and industrial development goals.
Lipo.ink: Certified EU|BIC Community Member
Operating as a non-profit under the Regional Development Agency, Lipo.ink's hub, established in 2020 at the heart of Liberec, offers a dynamic coworking space and essential facilities.
Lipo.ink supports entrepreneurs in idea validation and business progression. They are fostering sustainable economic growth, offering quality business support, and facilitating access to finance.
Check out their trailblazing journey and modern facilities in our website post here.
Insights from EU|BIC Technoport
Get to know EBN president Diego De Biasio, CEO of Technoport, in an exclusive podcast episode of Podcast - Talent Club.
With 22 years of expertise, he unveils the secrets behind Technoport's success, supporting over 180 startups, with a remarkable 70% still thriving!
You can find the Youtube video here.
New EBN projects
The EIC Communities project aims to elevate the impact of EIC-funded projects by fostering collaboration and innovation in CleanTech, Industry, and Health sectors.
Join the CoPs to nurture partnerships with key stakeholders for transformative growth.
More info via EBN's Joanna Abi Abdallah (joanna.abiabdallah@ebn.eu)
The newly launched EU-funded project, K-CCRI, is poised to enhance the impact of the Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI) by establishing a knowledge hub. The project’s goal is to overcome technical, policy, knowledge, and business barriers to the adoption of the circular economy.
More info via EBN's Maria José Marqués Gozalbo (maria.jose.marques@ebn.eu)
SEADE
Led by African and European partners, it focuses on digital transformation and international collaboration. SEADE aims to strengthen R&I in digital by providing crucial support services and innovative programs based on robust market research, ultimately fostering a seamless 'Route-to-Market' pathway in four Sub-Saharan target regions.
More info via EBN's Covadonga Rayón Barcelona (covadonga.rayon@ebn.eu)
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EU|BIC Excellence Awards 2024: Celebrating Impactful Initiatives!
In 2024, we're shining the spotlight on the best-practices that are making a difference in communities across Europe. As we celebrate our 40th anniversary, EBN is thrilled to showcase the remarkable contributions of its members. We're committed to highlighting initiatives that are driving tangible impact, sharing invaluable insights, and advancing our mission to support and nurture entrepreneurship.
The jury will select 7 top applications to pitch at the 2024 EBN Congress in Nantes. The audience will choose the winner during the networking dinner on June 13, 2024. The winner gets featured in EBN publications, trainings, and events, receives 2 free tickets to the 2024 EBN Techcamp in Dublin (Nov 19-21), and connects with business support organisations, partners, and entrepreneurs.
Find more about the contest here.
For any clarification you might need, please email Chiara.Davalli@ebn.eu
and events@ebn.eu.
EIC Communities: Fostering Collaborative Innovation for Impact - Experts join the CoPs!
The new EIC Communities project actively scouts stakeholders who can offer their insights and assist project beneficiaries in achieving impact. Consequently, recognizing and engaging with key stakeholders who have shared interests and a willingness to enhance the innovation ecosystem.
The project is open to a variety of stakeholders, from researchers to policymakers/government bodies, innovators, entrepreneurs, business networks and associations, and civil society, and involves them in the three communities, in line with their thematic interests.
You can find out more here.
Open opportunities for your client companies to partner with Latin America and Caribbean corporates
The EU-LAC Digital Accelerator offers new opportunities to foster the internationalisation of startups and their access to corporates.
The project has open challenges from Latin American and Caribbean corporations looking for European solvers working in technologies such as blockchain, IoT, big data & analytics, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and many others.
Register and invite your startups to register in the project platform here, to see the challenges looking for European startups and to apply to them.
Let us know your interest by contacting ruben.carrandi@ebn.eu.
EC Joint Research Centre and European Committee of the Region's ActionBook
European Commission Joint Research Centre and European Committee of the Regions unveil 'Innovation for Place-Based Transformations: ACTIONbook', the culmination of 30 years of Regional Innovation Strategies (RIS).
This publication, stemming from the Partnerships for Regional Innovation (PRI) pilot, features 27 activities, real-life examples, and 74 operational tools to drive transformative innovation. A collaborative effort, it's a living document aimed at advancing EU policies and national plans.
You can find more here.
Impact Europe (EVPA) Training - Impact Management: the Next Level
Via EBN Partner Impact Europe (former EVPA)
10-Week Advanced Peer-learning Programme on Impact Measurement and Management. Gain actionable insights and the tools to measure and manage your social impact with Impact Europe’s course, “Impact Management: The Next Level”. Limited spots are available, secure yours by 1 March!
Through this 10-week blended programme (online & in-person), you will become part of a supportive peer-learning community to extend, improve and deepen your IMM practices.
Register now and become part of this unique training opportunity in the impact ecosystem.