EBN Monthly - March 2023
EBN - European Business & Innovation Centre Network
We are on a mission to connect, and support economic & sustainable development in EU regions - and beyond.
Do you want to be among your peer EU|BICs to collaborate and co-design the future of Europe and beyond?
Join the largest gathering of European incubators, accelerators, science parks, innovation centres, and innovation supporters of all kinds. EBN Congress connects a global community of people and EU|BICs to stimulate collaboration and gain new practical experiences, make new contacts and enjoy the Brno innovation ecosystem.?
Under the uncertainty of our times, innovation can be the beginning of new possibilities and a solution to crises. Co-hosted in collaboration with EU|BIC JIC, we will explore how the innovation community can approach uncertainty as an opportunity. How to tackle it, what solutions to seek, and how to make decisions in the face of instability?
Discover the schedule and grab your tickets here .
Tip: Benefit from the 10% early bird discount using the promo code EBN2023 until 31 March.
#EBN2023 Keynote Speaker: Vaughn Tan, Author of the Uncertainty Mindset?
We are proud to announce that author and innovation scholar at UCL’s School of Management Vaughn Tan will open Congress 2023. Vaughn's fascinating and well-researched book elaborates on how to embrace uncertainty (instead of denying it) and how it actually makes teams more effective, innovative, and adaptable — and happier too.?
Vaughn Tan is an assistant professor of innovation, strategy and entrepreneurship and one of the founding faculty members at University College London’s School of Management. He previously worked for Google in California, and his work has been featured in Bloomberg BusinessWeek, Engadget, The Investor’s Field Guide. In his book, Vaughn studies cutting-edge influential culinary R&D teams and how the uncertainty mindset makes teams better at adapting to change and coming up with good problems to solve.?
Join us at the table at #EBN023 , we are sure Vaughn's keynote will satisfy you.
Transformation Through Responsible, Open and Inclusive Innovation: New CHERRIES Model
The CHERRIES project has successfully developed challenge-driven healthcare innovations in Cyprus, Murcia, and ?rebro using the CHERRIES model that focuses on need identification, solution selection, and co-creation.?
EU|BIC members involved: CyRIC | Cyprus Research & Innovation Center Ltd | CEEIM Centro Europeo de Empresas e Innovación de Murcia | CEEI Burgos.
CHERRIES amends the model using a wider framework based on transition studies. It proposes an improved model with a horizontal system innovation approach that mobilizes technology, market mechanisms, regulations, and social innovations. The proposed Healthcare Innovation Hub will be an institutionalized management element within a regional healthcare innovation ecosystem to facilitate joint value creation, experimentation, implementation, and strategic niche management.?
The CHERRIES project emphasizes developing responsible and open healthcare innovations while anticipating the intended and unintended effects of new solutions on the system.
Discover more here .
Open for Registration! EU|BIC IP (for Business) Training Track
16 & 30 March 2023 | Online?
Organised in collaboration with the EU|BIC partner EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and experienced professionals, the training focuses on assessing the innovation potential of business ideas.?
The two-module course will enable you to develop a detailed understanding of all aspects of IP and its relationship with business and innovation. Focussing on IP commercialisation and IP in Business Planning, you will gain practical skills ready to be applied to supporting startup and SME growth.
EBN Visits EU|BIC Associate: Korea International Trade Association (KITA)
Last month EBN had the pleasure to visit EU|BIC's Korea International Trade Association (KITA) premises in Seoul, South Korea. KITA is a key player in the entrepreneurship ecosystem, supporting startups in growing both locally and globally through open innovation programmes, partnerships with corporates, and collaboration across different verticals.
The visit was the occasion to present the EYE Global Programme and share the EBN activities plan and explore room for a strengthened collaboration built on three pillars: internationalization | open innovation | engagement.
Discover more about KITA here .
Happy 25th Anniversary EU|BIC Krakow Technology Park
EU|BIC Krakow Technology Park turned 25th this month! Being the most complete one-stop shop for businesses operating in Poland, their system consists of 350 enterprises that have been assisted in the establishment of the best conditions for business development and sales increase.?
KPT manages the Polish Investment Zone, creates the ecosystem for the development of the Ma?opolska economy, promotes what the region has to offer in terms of economy, helps local and regional authorities to be ready for contact with investors, and develops technical potential and facilities for the development of SMEs.
Discover more about EU|BIC Krakow Technology Park here .
Knowledge Exchange Visit Prishina Rea and EU|BIC JIC
We are delighted that new member Prishina Rea - recently joining the EU|BIC community - met with the Brno entrepreneurship ecosystem. Guided by EU|BIC JIC and its key stakeholders, Intemac and Central European Institute of Technology both teams met in February this year.?
During their visit, they had the opportunity to explore the facilities, exchange experiences on the ICT sector and JIC vision, and explore potential joint partnerships.
This is what being an EU|BIC is all about!
Ultimate Platform to Launch Startup Ideas, Fund Growth and Excel: AIMGlobal2023
AIM Global | The Investment Paradigm Shift: Future Investment Opportunities to Foster Sustainable Economic Growth, Diversity and Prosperity | Abu Dhabi (UAE) | 8 - 10 May
EBN is proud to partner with AIM Global 2023 and provides startups supported by EU|BICs 10% discount on exhibition space. PLUS, the registration for the prestigious Startup Pitch Competition is now open! It’s the perfect opportunity for entrepreneurs and innovators across the globe.
Designed to acknowledge and celebrate companies and individuals who are pushing the boundaries in the Entrepreneurship, Technology, and Business Management sector, we are looking forward to be impressed by the innovative ideas.
Our panel of industry experts will evaluate the pitches, provide valuable feedback and adjudge two winners who will receive a cash prize of up to $60,000. Participants receive recognition of their innovative business model providing them a unique platform with the AIM global investors.
Startup Registration: https://startup.aimcongress.com/startup-register
10% Promo Code:?AIM2023EBICN10??
Apply for ANCES Open Innovation Programme?
Deadline: 15 March 2023.
Asociación Nacional de CEEIs (ANCES) , launches the 6th edition of ANCES OPEN INNOVATION, the open innovation programme in which 8 large programmes, leaders in their fields, launch authentic technological challenges to be solved by startups and young innovative companies.
Startups and innovative and technology-based companies can apply by proposing their solutions in the form of products, services, or projects to the challenges posed by the tractors.
For more info contact: comunicació[email protected] .?
Discover more here .
Apply for the Break Fellowship - Women Entrepreneurs Community
The Break is the EU-funded Fellowship Programme for 1.000 Women Entrepreneurs and for the second time (and after a big success) The Break Fellowship for Women Entrepreneurs is accepting applications again.
The Fellowship is worth €7,000 funded by the European Union and will count on a total of 1,000 participants, who will experience a 10-week hybrid entrepreneurship programme, including a 27-day work retreat in Spain to build a network of entrepreneurs, develop key skills and boost their business.?
Apply here .
Call for Space Tech Entrepreneurs |CASSINI Business Accelerator
Deadline: 31 March 2023
The CASSINI Business Accelerator is now open for applications! A 6-month acceleration program offering top-level business and investment coaching, training, events, and more that brings together 20 of the top space startups in Europe.
The accelerator is tailored to meet the needs of space companies in their growth stage that already have a product on the market, have achieved sales or pre-commercial success, and want to sustain their commercial growth by developing new market opportunities.
Discover more here .
Multicorporate Matchmaking Event | Dealflow.eu
14 & 15 March 2023
Have you heard about Dealflow.eu’s Multicorporate Matchmaking activities jointly organised with EU|BIC Associate EurA ?
They are bringing together EU-funded innovators and innovations with investment- and innovation-driven Corporates headquartered in the EU to foster collaboration on different levels, namely:?
Discover more here .
10th Milan CBA Summer School | EU|BIC CSIL
18-20 September 2023 | Milan, Italy?
Deadline: 15 March 2023
EU|BIC CSIL (Centre for Industrial Studies) opened the registrations for the X edition of the Milan Summer School on Cost-Benefit Analysis. The training course offers an intensive and participative learning experience focused on CBA as a tool supporting the decision-making process of public investments.
An early bird fee is available for applications sent before 30 March 2023.
Discover more here .
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The EBN team