WHAT WE DO

The regional network will offer various services to the selected business incubators in the country projects that will support them to improve their business support services.

Our Services

Facilitation
Facilitate capacity-building.
Make a better connection
Make a better connection between European and African innovation hubs to develop intercontinental collaboration.
Awareness Rising
Raise awareness about the needs and challenges faced by incubators and advise decision-makers.
Quality Certification Label
Establish or reinforce a quality label for African incubators and ensure that quality standards are respected in all supported incubators.
Explore Business Opportunities
Explore business and public/private investment opportunities with local and European initiatives and companies.
Exchanges and Cooperation
Help you to benefit from exchanges and cooperation with other initiatives.

Our Offer

Annual Gathering
Annual Gathering

An annual gathering event bringing together a wide variety of regional stakeholders from both continents.

AU - EU Twinning
AU - EU Twinning

A twinning programme with EU|BICs for African BIs

AU/EU Policy Workshop
AU/EU Policy Workshop

Organisation of policy dialogues and workshops for AU and EU government institutions.

Helpdesk & Advisory Services
Helpdesk & Advisory Services

Helpdesk and advisory services for BIs and other stakeholders.

Mentoring
Mentoring

A mentoring programme for the selected BIs staff

On-site Boot Camp Training
On-site Boot Camp Training

A series of onsite training opportunities for the BIs staff members.

Soft-Landing Services
Soft-Landing Services

For client companies from African incubators that will be hosted by EU|BICs for short periods of time.

Tailored Advice
Tailored Advice

Organise a tailored consultation and support.

Virtual Academy
Virtual Academy

A virtual training centre with a range of training modules.

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