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As part of the Transform4Europe Research and Innovation (T4ERI) initiative, eleven forward-thinking European universities are working together to shape a new generation of researchers ready to tackle today’s most pressing global challenges. From climate change and digital transformation to social shifts and public health crises, the T4ERI alliance empowers scholars to drive meaningful change at local and international levels.
At the heart of this vision is the belief that access to knowledge, collaboration, and innovation can influence the future—not just of academia, but of entire societies.
To make this vision actionable, Connect4Research was created: a dedicated matchmaking platform designed to help researchers across the T4EU alliance find ideal partners for interdisciplinary and international collaboration.
Whether you’re a PhD candidate starting your research journey or an early-career researcher looking to build your network, Connect4Research helps you connect with like-minded peers, share interests, and even form partnerships for seed funding applications. It’s more than a directory—it’s a space where collaboration starts.
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Innovation Ecosystems Mapping Report
The Innovation Ecosystems Mapping is part of the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Ecosystem work package (WP2) within the project BIKE-HEI. This result aims to map the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems at the BIKE-HEI partner Universities, UA, UP, USAAR and MSU.
The ecosystems mapping collected data of a diverse group of relevant stakeholders around the BIKE-HEI partner universities. The centres / central departments for innovation and entrepreneurship were the most responsive group according to the data provided by the questionnaire. The ecosystems mapping therefore allows an engagement with key actors around the partner HEIs right from the project onset.
Key actors within the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems of the partner HEIs were asked to fill out detailed questionnaires about their role within the ecosystem around the partner HEIs, about the significant gaps they consider within the ecosystems that hinder innovation and entrepreneurship services and academic spin-offs. Lastly, stakeholders were asked if they want to contribute to a plan to foster innovation and entrepreneurship services and policies. In summary, the questionnaire provided insights in strengths and weaknesses / gaps within the ecosystems. The data collected builds a strong foundation for the gap analysis.
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Gap Analysis Report
The Gap Analysis Report is part of the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Ecosystem work package (WP2) within the project BIKE-HEI. This result aims to analyse existing gaps and weaknesses within the current innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems at the BIKE-HEI partner Universities in Spain, Slovenia, Ukraine and Germany with the aim to address these gaps and reinforce the innovation ecosystems where it is needed.
The innovation ecosystems mapping within the project BIKE-HEI collected data of a diverse group of relevant stakeholders around the BIKE-HEI partner universities. Key actors within the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems of the partner HEIs were asked to fill out detailed questionnaires about their role within the ecosystem around the partner HEIs, about the significant gaps they consider within the ecosystems that hinder innovation and entrepreneurship services and academic spin-offs. For the Gap Analysis Report, the data collected within the innovation ecosystems mapping is processed and analysed.
Additionally, one key actor per partner HEI gave more profound insights in a written interview about the current innovation and entrepreneurship situation. They were particularly also inquired about the existing gaps and weaknesses within their surrounding innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems.
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Triathlon at Saarland University is a comprehensive hub and ecosystem for innovation, entrepreneurship and knowledge-transfer that supports startups through mentoring, funding access, and networking, while fostering collaboration between academia and industry. It offers infrastructure like co-working spaces and a FabLab, and has a strong track record with plenty of successful ventures and jobs created.
Healthpreneurs is a united network of academic institutions and companies driving health innovation across Europe. It strengthens innovation and entrepreneurship capacity in European HEIs by integrating health-focused digital training, startup acceleration, and inclusive support structures across medical, sports, and nutrition sectors. By bridging academic research with market applications and fostering ecosystem partnerships, the project positions universities as key drivers of health innovation and regional development.
Melious AI aims at bringing scattered pieces of European infrastructure into one accessible platform that runs open-weight models on top of it. The platform gives the customers everything they need to put AI to work in their business being careful to maintain all the data under European jurisdiction.
Link: https://melious.ai/
At South Summit, we bring together the dreamers, the doers, and the disruptors. Whether you’re a startup looking to scale, a corporation hunting for innovation, or an investor seeking the next big thing, this is where you need to be.
The CBNU Pro maker Center is an innovation center that fosters excellence, providing scholarships or financial support for selected participants.
Link: https://cbpm.cbnu.ac.kr/
Berniteam d.o.o. is a Slovenian-based company that operates a webshop specializing in mobile accessories. It is very active in activities such as women incubaction, training, mentoring, award committee. They position themselves under the slogan “Connect, Charge, and Go”
BWay Club is a business community that supports small business development and entrepreneurship through networking, mentoring, and educational activities. The club helps aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs gain knowledge, build connections, and grow their businesses. Due to the challenges caused by the war in Ukraine, its current primary target audience is women entrepreneurs and women starting their own businesses.
Link: https://bway-club.com/
Center for Educational Development and Revival (CEDR) is a non-governmental organization that promotes educational innovation, community development, and social inclusion through capacity-building, training, and partnership initiatives. The organization works with educational institutions, civil society, and local communities to support sustainable development and lifelong learning opportunities.
W4C Ukraine is an initiative launched to support and highlight the role of women in cybersecurity in Ukraine, as well as to ensure gender diversity in the sector.
PCBontime is specialized in the development of electronics, printed circuit board design, printed circuit board supply, printed circuit board assembly organization, programming, testing, and the installation of electronics in the final product.
Link: https://pcbontime.eu/
JOVEMPA is the Federation of Young Entrepreneurs Associations of the province of Alicante. Jovempa is a multi-sector, independent, and non-profit organization dedicated to supporting, connecting, and training new entrepreneurs in the region. It coordinates an active business network throughout the province that promotes economic development under the motto “Jovempa is not about age, it’s about attitude.
Link: www.jovempa.org
AlicanTEC is theAssociation of technology companies in the province of AlicanteIt is a non-profit organization founded in 2015 with the aim of promoting the digital economy, entrepreneurship and technological development in the south of the Valencian Community
Link: https://alicantec.com/