Events

Mission Description: ExcellEnt Soft-landing Mission to Ukraine Purpose Ukraine today is a striking example of how startups can remain active, ambitious, and deeply innovative—even under extraordinary pressure. Amid a full-scale invasion, founders, engineers, researchers, and civic innovators have not only sustained their work—they’ve scaled it. New technologies are emerging in response to critical needs, with […]

As part of the prestigious Project EXCELLENT, we invite you to participate in a high-impact Softlanding Mission to Bulgaria—a strategic gateway into one of the EU’s most dynamic emerging innovation ecosystems. Your journey will culminate at the SPINOFF EUROPA Conference 2025, the leading platform for technology transfer, university spinoffs, and science-based innovation. Location: Sofia, Bulgaria […]

Accelerating Growth, Building Connections: An exploratory visit to Dublin for Innovation Stakeholders – May 26-27, 2025   About the Mission   We are calling all innovation intermediaries – venture capital funds, accelerators, incubators, venture studios, technology transfer offices, and other stakeholders- for an immersive experience in Dublin, one of Europe’s most exciting innovation hubs.  This […]

ExcellEnt Soft-landing mission in France  About the Mission Purpose The French tech ecosystem is one of the most vibrant and dynamic in Europe​. France ranks as the second largest tech ecosystem in Europe, following London and ahead of Berlin. This ecosystem is supported by a robust network of incubators, accelerators, venture capitalists, and a strong focus on […]

ExcellEnt Project Soft-Landing Mission in Türkiye: A Gateway to Innovation and Market Expansion Soft-Landing Mission to Istanbul | May 5-6, 2025   The ExcellEnt Project proudly presents its Soft-Landing Mission to Istanbul, Türkiye, scheduled for May 5-6, 2025. This mission is a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs, startups, and researchers specializing in Advanced Materials, Advanced Manufacturing, […]

Purpose The ExcellEnt project Soft Landing Mission in Greece aims to foster ecosystem discovery and stimulate the mobility of entrepreneurs within the vibrant and growing ecosystems of Greece. This initiative seeks to empower entrepreneurs and ecosystem representatives by offering tailored support services to explore development opportunities and connect with the resources needed for their growth. […]

The ExcellEnt Project, supported by the European Commission’s Horizon Europe Research & Innovation program, is launching its Open Call for Soft-Landing Missions 2025. This unique initiative aims to foster cross-border collaboration and knowledge transfer for startups, SMEs, and ecosystem builders through tailored discovery missions. If you’re ready to scale internationally, explore dynamic ecosystems, or gain […]

On June 26-27, 2024, the vibrant city of Paris played host to an important gathering of consortium partners for the ExcellEnt Project. Organized by Creative Cluster, this two-day event brought together key stakeholders for intensive discussions on project progress, achievements, and the road ahead. The meeting was dedicated to a a comprehensive review of the […]

Does synergy foster economic growth? It still does. Europe is still standing together to encourage the region’s economic development. Which challenges are we facing in 2024? What threats prevent us from further European prosperity? And what actions should the government, educational system, entrepreneurs, and social organizations take to foster economic growth and innovations? On May […]

Are you eager to explore the dynamic landscape of entrepreneurship in Europe? Do you want to be part of insightful discussions that uncover the current situations, needs, challenges, and best practices shaping the entrepreneurial ecosystem across the EU? Then mark your calendars for our upcoming Online Workshop for entrepreneurs in Bulgaria, France, Greece, Ireland, Turkey, […]

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 […]