France has a vibrant and diverse entrepreneurial ecosystem characterized by a mix of traditional and innovative industries. Overwhelmed by institutions and traditional thinking in government agencies, France still shows a vibrant growth of tech startups, some of them becoming European industry leaders. France’s entrepreneurial ecosystem has become more dynamic in the last 4 years when […]

With geographical and cultural proximity to several countries, a large domestic market and dynamic economy, and enabling institutions growing both in quantity and quality, Turkey offers unique advantages for the entrepreneurs to start and scale their businesses. In the Global Innovation Index (GII), the country has the 37th rank in the world in 2022 (WIPO, […]

Bulgaria is a growing tech and innovation hub in Southeast Europe. As of 2023, Bulgaria is ranked 38th worldwide in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index. Country is progressively positioning itself as a digital-forward nation, emphasizing the integration of advanced technologies into its entrepreneurial landscape. Bulgaria offers a range of amenities specifically designed to nurture budding […]

Greece is a growing hub of innovation and entrepreneurship, with skilled professionals, government support, and direct investments in several sectors. The entrepreneurial ecosystem in Greece is an evolving landscape marked by increasing dynamism, collaboration, and innovation. From healthcare and technology to energy and tourism, the Greek entrepreneurial ecosystem exhibits a unique blend of traditional expertise […]

Deliverable D33, ‘Impact Measurement and Monitoring’ of the ExcellEnt project, details a structured approach for assessing and evaluating the project’s impact. It focuses on tracking and measuring effectiveness against key performance indicators (KPIs) and strategic objectives (SOs) related to entrepreneurial success, ecosystem diversity, and strengthening. The deliverable outlines four strategic objectives and five deliverable elements, […]

This report from the ExcellEnt project examines the dynamics of entrepreneurial ecosystems in six European countries (Greece, Turkey, Bulgaria, Ukraine, France, and Ireland). It presents detailed SWOT analyses of each country to understand their strengths and weaknesses in fostering new ventures.

This document investigates the resources and paths needed to become a successful entrepreneur in Europe. It involves studying practices of successful entrepreneurs across six European ecosystems, analyzing support programs from various organizations and policymakers, and comparing business realities with academic models in entrepreneurship. The methodology employs an experiential learning approach, emphasizing real-world entrepreneurial stories to […]

Sharing the good news — from now on, all of research&development materials made within the project are freely available. Including: Analysis of Successful Entrepreneurial Trajectories Prepared by Booster Labs, the Analysis of Successful Entrepreneurial Trajectories identifies the key success trajectories of entrepreneurs from 6 European ecosystems – France, Greece, Bulgaria, Ireland, Turkey and Ukraine. The methodology […]

Experience is a precious tool. It plays a crucial role in personal and professional development, contributing to learning, adaptability, confidence, and overall success. It is a dynamic and ongoing process that shapes individuals into well-rounded and capable beings. And what about experience in entrepreneurship? What challenges did tech entrepreneurs face at the beginning of their […]

The European Innovation Council and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Executive Agency (EISMEA) presented the ExcellEnt project to its audience.  “They aim to revolutionise the European business landscape with its innovative approach to strengthening & homogenising business practices across Europe”, — the message says.  That’s what we actually do! ExcellEnt aims to strengthen entrepreneurial practices and […]

In January 2023 we have started a big and ambitious project, ExcellEnt. It is a project of the European Union, with the mission to strengthen entrepreneurial practices and build bridges across EU entrepreneurial ecosystems. Today we are announcing the launch of the website of the project, where you will get all the information on our […]

In April, all project participants gathered in Larissa, Greece, for the official launch of ExcellEnt Project. The event was hosted by the Institute of Entrepreneurship Development: iED, which is also the Excellent project coordinator. Meeting was held in JOIST Innovation Park in Larissa and was 2 days long. The meeting was opened with some welcoming words […]

We are pleased to announce the launch of ExcellEnt, a project funded by the Horizon Europe programme of the European Union, with the mission to strengthen entrepreneurial practices and build bridges across EU entrepreneurial ecosystems over the next 30 months. The project focus is: Excellency in Entrepreneurship: Exploring the novel ways to capture, preserve, curate, […]