10 Reasons to join us

 

Bring innovation to market
Bring innovation to market

BIC Full (industry) Members give their input in the CBE Annual Work Programmes. Both BIC Full and Associate Members contribute to the CBE Strategic Research & Innovation Agenda (SRIA)

A head start in winning CBE funding
A head start in winning CBE funding

Early access to information before the official publication of the calls for proposals

Access to finance
Access to finance

Yearly pitching event for SMEs and BIC assistance with accessing loans, grants and other EU funds

Networking and matchmaking
Networking and matchmaking

Members-only annual matchmaking event and other internal networking events

BIC platforms for making connections and finding funding
BIC platforms for making connections and finding funding

BIC Members Area connects all BIC members and BIC regional platform provides an exclusive database of available funding

Better access to European funding instruments
Better access to European funding instruments

Information on European funding opportunities through our Regional Funding Platform and BIC webinars

Help to shape EU policy on the bioeconomy
Help to shape EU policy on the bioeconomy

Represent our members interest vis-à-vis the EU Institutions to achieve a favourable policy, regulatory and financing framework for the bio-based industries

Information and education
Information and education

Social media campaigns raising awareness of the bio-based industries and your organisation’s profile. Participate in our student innovation competition BISC-E

Promotion of your business
Promotion of your business

Information on European funding opportunities through our Regional Funding Platform and BIC webinars

Discounts on bioeconomy events
Discounts on bioeconomy events

BIC’s partnership with organisers of major bioeconomy events, gives BIC members reduced entry prices

What type of membership do we offer?
Membership