Innovation Hub

Innovation and entrepreneurship are key components of the EC2U Alliance. Researchers interested in those topics are invited to take part in the following activities (for the period 2023-2027):

EC2U Open Learning Opportunities in Entrepreneurship

To foster curiosity for entrepreneurship, and awareness of entrepreneurial opportunities

Basic understanding and easy tools for innovation and entrepreneurial learning
Underline entrepreneurial competences
A low-threshold offer and easy entry point for individuals in any fields of study and research

The EC2U Entrepreneurial Week (EC2U EW)

Entrepreneurial journey targeting students from bachelor to PhD

Workshops led by international and multidisciplinary experts
Collaboration on new ideas in international and multidisciplinary teams
4 EC2U EW - The location rotates among the partner universities to provide opportunities for on-site networking and visits

Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Transfer Experts’ Network [EITEN] Programme

To support the innovation process, starting from ideation towards team formation all the way up to operations and investment

Experts from each EC2U partner
Sharing best practices and skill development
Providing the drive for the challenge-based
Joint meetings, online and inperson

Living Labs or Open Innovation initiatives

To intensify the interconnection, exploration, and exploitation of their possible impacts.

Activities take place via one-onone meetings, building business connections
Sharing best practices and skill development
Pushing forward communication and outreach efforts to integrate relevant stakeholders across “regional innovation valleys”