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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 […]

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to scale, 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲 (𝐄𝐄𝐀) is your go-to hub for entrepreneurial success. At EEA, in the framework of the ExcellEnt Project we offer everything you need to thrive in today’s fast-paced business world: ✅ 𝘕𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮 – 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦-𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴 ✅ 𝘖𝘯𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦 […]

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 […]

D3 Entrepreneurial Best Practices Report as part of the ExcellEnt project, showcases the initiative’s commitment to enhancing European entrepreneurship through youth employability and a culture of sharing resources. The report bridges the gap between academic institutions and innovation enablers, aiming to align formal educational practices with the dynamic needs of the entrepreneurial sector.

Deliverable D1.2, ‘Mapping of the key entrepreneurial competences’, focuses on a comprehensive analysis of the interview results gathered in Deliverable 1.1., from the perspectives of entrepreneurial competences and attitudes. Our main objective in this deliverable is to identify the most important competencies and attitudes that make entrepreneurs successful across six ecosystems. This research also investigates […]

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, […]

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.