EBN | EU|BIC Innovation Community – Community of certified EU|BICs, the European Innovation Ecosystem

Europe’s leading innovation partner network, fast-tracking your connectivity and certifying your value

We believe that, in a world seeking to solve our global challenges, innovative entrepreneurs are the force for sustainable, economic development and greater wellbeing in our local regions.

Becoming a certified EU|BIC or joining the community as an Associate Member means responding to our mission with the best possible actions to create vibrant, thriving startups and SMEs. In other words, EU|BICs take real steps to ensure that their services are best advantageous to their client companies and best advantageous to their regions.

There are now more than 110 Certified EU|BICs and over 60 Associate members shaping our global community.

EBN (European Business and Innovation Centre Network) is the non-profit that facilitates this pan-European, global community of people using innovative business as a driver for regional (economic, sustainable, and social) development. EBN grants and manages the EU|BIC certification and many other innovation solutions for excellent business support actors like the EU|BICs.

EU | BIC community

175+

members

Operating in over 35 countries, covering the full spectrum of innovation sectors, and collaborating for continuous improvement and increased impact.

630+

business experts & partners

Committed to the development and growth of entrepreneurial innovators, providing high-quality services to startups, spin-offs and SMEs.

36,000+

startups

Receive support from our members. Benefiting from expertise and programmes critical to their growth.

official certificate

Uniquely granted by EBN to mission-aligned organisations as the only certification of quality for business support organisations originated by the European Commission.

Our members

Build New Relationships

Fast-track your connectivity. When your organisation certifies as an EU|BIC you join a powerful community of business leaders, support practitioners and innovation partners expanding your reach within your local and international innovation ecosystems.

Improve Your Results

Getting certified and taking the yearly assessment is a powerful mechanism to help your company set goals for improvement, deliver more value to your clients and your ecosystem, and track performance over time. Members gain access to training, peers, technical assistance and funding opportunities.

Engage Trusted Partners

More than ever, people want to do engage with people and organisations they trust. The EU|BIC Certification and its trusted community are among the smartest ways to attract best-of-class clients, investment partners and to participate in revenue-generating projects that help you deliver on your mission.

Amplify Your Voice

The EU|BIC label communicates that your organisation is a verified business innovation leader when it comes to delivering quality business support and empowering entrepreneurial innovators. The third-party validation helps your organisation to stand out, and stand by your mission.

Smart solutions for all your innovation needs

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News & events

Latest news

EU|BIC News

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Project News

May

2026

Author - João Carvalho

MSIC: 2026 EU|BIC Award finalist

Skilled expats used to arrive in Ostrava and leave. MSIC built a free one-stop-shop to make them stay, work, and start businesses.

May

2026

Author - João Carvalho

University of Warwick: 2026 EU|BIC Award finalist

May

2026

Author - João Carvalho

Meet the nominees! EU|BIC Excellence Award 2026

Five EU|BICs. Five countries. Five approaches to putting people first. Meet the 2026 EU|BIC Excellence Award nominees.

Apr

2026

Author - João Carvalho

Webinar: Internationalisation Opportunities between Europe and Latin America & the Caribbean

We explore innovation ecosystems, cooperation programmes, and partnership opportunities across the EU–LAC region.

Apr

2026

Author - João Carvalho

Webinar series: internationalisation opportunities

Explore practical pathways for internationalisation and cross-regional collaboration

Mar

2026

Author - Bram Pauwels

Open Call for the Selection of a Copywriter for the Development of a Playbook

Interested experts are invited to submit

Mar

2026

Author - João Carvalho

European Business Innovation Centre Network and Business Angels Europe announce Strategic Partnership

Bridging financial and non-financial support for early-stage startups: EBN and BAE announce a strategic partnership

Mar

2026

Author - Bram Pauwels

Open Letter on the Future of the EU Budget (2028–2034)

The future EU budget must not force a false choice between competitiveness and cohesion.

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Laura Lecci

CEO, EBN

The pan-European EU|BIC business innovation community and the Certified EU|BIC quality label were designed as pioneering models for economic growth, facilitated by the EBN Secretariat. Throughout the pandemic, we have witnessed how the model of supporting entrepreneurial innovation continues to be the accelerator for recovery and a solution-driver for global challenges.
Our members, who we serve via the EU|BIC community, partners and the EBN team remain committed to co-design our desired future supported by innovation: creating greater wellbeing to European citizens – and beyond.