Results

  In February 2025, a group of 23 innovators – startup founders, SMEs, and ecosystem builders from across Europe – touched down in Larissa for the Greek edition of the ExcellEnt Soft-Landing Mission. As part of the Horizon Europe ExcellEnt project, the mission was designed not just as a study visit, but as a dynamic, […]

  In just over three decades, Ireland has evolved from a peripheral economy into one of Europe’s most dynamic innovation hubs – a magnet for global companies, venture capital, and top-tier talent. With its reputation for strategic public-private collaboration and long-term vision, Dublin was selected as the next destination for a soft-landing mission under the […]

Why Ecosystems Matter Innovation doesn’t happen in isolation — it thrives in ecosystems. These interconnected environments bring together entrepreneurs, researchers, universities, investors, and public institutions to share knowledge, reduce risk, and accelerate growth. When these actors collaborate across borders, new opportunities emerge for solving global challenges, scaling ventures, and building resilient economies. Through the ExcellEnt […]

D3 Entrepreneurial Best Practices Report bridges academic institutions and innovation enablers by identifying best practices that align education with entrepreneurial needs. It highlights successful collaborations, cross-disciplinary approaches, and real-world business engagement as key to effective entrepreneurial education. Emphasising practical relevance and EU policy alignment, the report supports efforts to foster innovation, job creation, and a […]

This report analyses interview results from six European ecosystems (BG, FR, IE, GR, TR, UA) to identify key entrepreneurial competences and attitudes. Using the EntreComp framework and emergent competences, it highlights the importance of motivation, perseverance, uncertainty management, teamwork, and experiential learning. Resilience and flexibility also emerge as critical traits. The report maps common pathways […]

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 […]