EBN Monthly August 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 Techcamp 2024: Agenda Announced
EBN Techcamp 2024 ‘Transform. Innovate. Accelerate.’ is the place where incubators, accelerators, science parks, innovation centres, ecosystem actors, and innovators of all kinds connect. Gearing up for the Digital Transformation & Artificial Intelligence era, you will learn how to stay ahead of the curve while remaining focused on our joint mission of Transformation, Innovation and Acceleration.?
Join TC2024 and immerse yourself in a comprehensive programme designed to address the impacts of digitalisation and AI on EU|BICs, their clients, and investors. Engage in workshops, gain industry insights, and explore evolving business practices at the Guinness Enterprise Centre. Additionally, we'll celebrate the 40th anniversary of the EBN, acknowledging four decades of innovation in Europe.
Find the schedule here.
EBN Position Paper: 'An Entrepreneurship Support Organisation View on European Innovation Ecosystems'
Representing the perspective of Europe's EU|BICs in supporting EU decision-makers on entrepreneurial innovation policies, the paper discusses innovation capacity building, start-up ecosystem management, and the effectiveness of related policy frameworks.
The analysis aims to influence the future European Commission framework programmes. It builds on insights from EBN's high-level expert workshop, ‘Collaborative Models to Accelerate Europe’s Innovation Capacity,’ held in Brussels on 26 March 2024, evaluating the impact of regional actors on the European (deep-)tech and innovation ecosystems.
Find more information here.
Meet Νew Certified EU|BICs
Central Bohemian Innovation Centre (SIC)
The Central Bohemian Innovation Centre (SIC) is a public agency that develops the regional innovation ecosystem around Prague. Their vision is to create a region characterised by a high standard of living and a knowledge-based economy, supported by an active innovation community that welcomes all ambitious, creative, and entrepreneurial individuals. Key achievements include aiding 300+ startups and SMEs, advancing 100+ research projects, implementing 300+ innovations, offering 5000+ hours of expert consultations, and investing CZK 75 million (€3 million) in company innovation.
Find more info about SIC here.
Innovation Centre of the Olomouc Region (ICOK)
The Innovation Centre of the Olomouc Region (ICOK) is committed to fostering a vibrant innovation ecosystem in the Olomouc Region in the Czech Republic. As a key player in implementing the regional RIS3 Strategy and the financial partner for the Olomouc Region Smart Accelerator project, ICOK supports sustainable economic development, high-quality business support, and regional collaboration. ICOK's initiatives include talent scouting, start-up incubation, and strategic partnerships with universities, research parks, and investors to drive entrepreneurial innovation and economic growth.
Find more info about ICOK here.
EU|BIC Essentials Training Track 2024 | Shaping, Supporting, Scaling Digital Innovation Ecosystems
30 Sept - 04 Oct 2024 | Online | 10:00-12:00 CET
Discover the 8th EU|BIC Essentials Training Track, focusing on the role of EU|BICs in digital innovation and European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs).
The online sessions include:?
Free for Certified and Associate EU|BIC members; €399 (excl. VAT) for non-members (covers two team members). Participants will receive a certificate upon completion.
For details, contact Chiara Davalli at [email protected] or Gonzalo Abril at [email protected] .
Register here.
FROM OUR PARTNERS
Join Europe’s Leading Start-Up Hubs 2025 Ranking by Financial Times and Statista
The Financial Times and Statista have introduced the Europe’s Leading Start-Up Hubs 2025 ranking to highlight the continent's most nurturing business environments.
Last year, 12 EU|BICs were acknowledged for their remarkable contributions. This year, all programmes are encouraged to share their achievements and join in celebrating Europe’s vibrant start-up ecosystem. Participating provides an opportunity to be recognised among Europe’s premier hubs, emphasise vital support systems, and connect with innovators and investors through vast networking opportunities.
Deadline extended! Register by 16 August 2024.
Find more information here.
EBN x HubSpot = Big Discounts and Plenty of Resources
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We have partnered with HubSpot to help entrepreneurs supported by EU|BICs grow and scale better, and faster.
The HubSpot Partner Programme offers EU|BIC supported entrepreneurs:
Find more information here.
Get access to Business Advisor Tools that will take your advising skills to the next level!
19 August 2024 | Online
Together with GrowthWheel, we are committed to empowering you with the tools and skills needed to excel in your career and drive regional economic development. Join the upcoming Business Advisor Certificate Workshop: Your Mind at Work: How Your Attitude Can Change Your Client's Mindset.
?It’s not easy to change anybody’s mindset and in particular not the ones of an independent business owner. However, the real challenge might be how changing the client's mindset require that we change our own mindset. The truth is that as business advisors we are role models to entrepreneurs and they are more likely to do what we do rather than what we say!
?Would you like to register for this session or the full training? ?
All 6 workshop modules for EU|BIC Community members are offered Live Online on a monthly basis. Exclusively members of the EU|BIC community can receive a ?10% discount using the discount code "EBN10".
Discover and register for the workshop here .
PROJECT OPPORTUNITIES
Call for Participation: Lebanon Innovate's Soft-Landing Programme!
We are thrilled to introduce our project's Lebanon Innovate Soft-Landing Programme, offering a fantastic opportunity for Lebanese universities, business support organisations, and research institutes to engage with the EU|BIC Community.
The programme will run from 17 - 23 November 2024 in Dublin, Ireland with various EU|BICs present. Participants will benefit from online preparatory sessions before the visit, a peer-to-peer exchange at EU|BICs in Ireland, attendance at the EBN Techcamp 2024 and post-visit follow-up sessions.
Find more information here.
Open Call #2 for EU-LAC Digital Accelerator Partnerships
We're launching a new call to support existing partnerships between large corporations and startups or innovative SMEs from Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean.?
Apply for acceleration services valued at up to 30,000 EUR, including pilot projects or demo cases, business model and strategy validation, investment readiness assessment, international market analysis, and open innovation capabilities.?
Find more information here. ?
If you don't have a partner discover our Matching Platform here. ?
SEADE Softlanding Program in Senegal
The application call for our project's SEADE Softlanding Program in Senegal is now open.?
Run by Bond'innov , this programme offers digital R&I actors from Sub-Saharan Africa and Europe a chance to forge valuable connections and accelerate their projects.? Apply by August 16, 2024, to join Senegal's dynamic R&I ecosystem!?
Find more information here.
KOSICT Technology Festival 2024: B2B Matchmaking Event
We are excited to announce that we are proud partners of the KOSICT Technology Festival 2024! This event will take place on October 11, 2024, at Tech Park Prishtina in Kosovo. Organized by EU|BIC Associate Prishtina REA in collaboration with Enterprise Europe Network Kosovo and STIKK, the festival is a premier B2B matchmaking event designed to connect international and local ICT business promoters.
The event will include panel discussions on managing innovation facilities and will share insights from the business, startup, and digital nomad communities to support the Western Balkans' digital and green goals. Attendees can explore sectors like ICT & Digital, E-services, Manufacturing, Clean Energy, Healthcare, and Creative Industries, and arrange pre-scheduled meetings with relevant companies. For more information and registration.
Find more information here.