At least 7 of the selected BSOs will be located in emerging innovation regions.

Selected BSOs will collaborate in all phases of the programme and should expect:

• A needs and gaps mapping report based on a questionnaire/interview.
• Engagement in best practices exchange activities such as personal coaching and training sessions with experts and representatives of Business Support Organizations from Innovative regions.
• Implement at least one service that will be delivered by partners or European Hubs with full guidance and networking support.
• Co-create at least one exclusive service with project partners and Business Support Organizations from Innovative regions experts based on the needs analysis results and receive individualised support on a roadmap for the service implementation.
• Receive mentoring for the pilot-testing of the co-created service to its local start-ups/SMEs.
• Receive training on Business Support certification and services quality systems.
• Possibility to obtain an official EBN certification of EU|BIC (EU Business Innovation Centre) that are quality-certified business support organisations.
• Engage 1 member of the selected Business Support Organisation staff and up to 2 client startups in a pan-European peer-to-peer exchange programme.

For more information, you can find the call here – please do not hesitate to contact Covadonga Rayon with any questions.

*The call is open to Western Balkans: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia