European Business & Innovation Network
EBN SERVICES
Strategic lobbying and members' promotion:
- EBN not only ensures the representation of the BICs and their SME clients to the EU institutions but also promotes the BIC approach to national and regional public authorities, on behalf of the members and the EU institutions
International projects:
- Support to SME participation in European programmes through the identification of calls for proposal / tenders, the formulation of consortia for specific project and preparation of final proposals.
Seminars and events:
- Events are essential to the network's life. A lot of attention is given to SMEs at the EBN Annual Congress, which takes place every year in a different country and is supported by one of our Full Members. Training conferences are organized throughout the year; focusing on EU-programmes, and key success factors for a winning BIC.EBN cooperates as well in international events focusing on SMEs such as the NBIA Annual Congress, Baltic Dynamics, etc.
Technical assistance and Quality:
- Beside the range of standard services, EBN offers customised technical assistance, and promotes the adequate and successful implementation of the BIC methodology throughout Europe. The overall objective is to drive SME development.