May edition ??: latest EU innovation news!

An exceptional line-up of expert speakers at #EBN2023

This year's Congress promises to be more engaging and inspiring than ever before - supported by an exceptional group of speakers from across the globe sharing their expertise and insights with.

Meet keynote speaker Vaughn Tan, author of the acclaimed book "The Uncertainty Mindset" and a professor of strategy at University College London. Kadi Silde, Chief of Staff at the Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) at NATO, will also be joining us to share her experiences in leading change management. In addition, we have Keith Sequeira, Head of Unit at the European Innovation Council (EIC), and Fiammetta Diani, Head of Market, Downstream and Innovation at the EU Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA), who will provide valuable insights on innovation and space technologies.

This is just a sample of the incredible speakers who will be presenting at #EBN2023. Be sure to visit the speaker's page to learn more about all of our esteemed speakers and their sessions.?

We can't wait to see you there! Register here.

2023 EBN Techcamp,18-20 October at Coventry University?

18-20 October 2023 | Coventry (UK)

Co-organised with EU|BIC Coventry University, 2023 TechCamp takes you to the highly innovative campus ground for a participatory, interactive, and engaging programme.

TechCamp will focus on how technology investments are maximising the innovation potential of EU|BICs (organisations, services, ecosystems), directly benefiting their clients, and allowing them to enter the future of business support.

Looking for your input: we have prepared a 3-min survey to assess your interest and expectations for this upcoming event. Help us best design the best possible programme for you and your clients.

Save the date on your calendar!

Digital Twins: Enabling a value-added manufacturing metaverse

31 May 2023 | Online?

Join us for our 4th webinar with EU|BIC Coventry University, as we delve into the exciting realm of advanced manufacturing technologies. Our focus will be on Digital Twins, Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and the Metaverse.

This webinar will introduce a digital twin adoption pathway and showcase real-world projects and businesses using the Institute for Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (AME) innovation model. Get an exclusive look at the Hyperbat project and learn how the integration of advanced technologies and the innovation model has contributed to its success.

Register here.

Financial Times/Sifted and Statista launch survey to identify Europe's Leading Startup Hubs

Representatives of incubator or accelerator programs in Europe can register for consideration in the guide of Europe’s Leading Start-up Centres, to be published in The Financial Times and Sifted. People with knowledge of startup centres are also invited to recommend specific incubators or accelerators.?

The survey only takes a few minutes, and your input will be a valuable service for future founders. Don't miss out on this opportunity to showcase your incubator or accelerator program to a global audience and gain visibility, generate attention from potential partners, entrepreneurs, and investors worldwide, and increase your employer branding.?

Find more here.

Call for Local Organizers: Join the Cassini Hackathon on Humanitarian & International Aid

Are you experienced in hosting hackathons and have a strong connection to information technology and EU space? Do you have a local ecosystem of partners and supporters to help make your hackathon a success? If so, we invite you to apply for the Cassini Hackathon as a local organizer.

The 6th hackathon is focused on humanitarian and international aid, and we're looking for passionate individuals or groups to help make it a success. With great ideas to promote the hackathon and the necessary resources, you could help create an event that makes a real difference.

Apply here.

Expand your startup into a new EU market with EIT Food

In Supernovas | Rocket Up webinar by EIT Food you'll learn about their 15-week EU-funded programme, which includes tailored mentoring from hand-picked business and regional experts, access to KIC networks and financial opportunities, and a network of female founders.?

The programme aims to have more women entrepreneurs growing and getting funded. Join their webinar on May 15th to learn more about how this programme can help take your startup to the next level.?

Apply by June 9th. Register here.

Online Info Session: Regional Innovation Valleys - Calls for Proposals

25 May 2023 | Online

The European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) are hosting an informative webinar to provide more information about the Regional Innovation Valleys (RIVs) calls for proposals. The RIVs aim to leverage the potential of deep-tech innovation across different EU territories and address the innovation divide.?

This initiative is part of the New European Innovation Agenda, which has set an ambitious goal of identifying up to 100 regions committed to enhancing their research and innovation investment and policies. The Commission is launching two complementary calls for proposals on May 17th, 2023, under the Interregional Innovation Investments (I3) Instrument and the European Innovation Ecosystems (EIE) part of Horizon Europe.?

The calls will close on October 17th, 2023. Find more here.