Business Innovation Network – BIN@ is an informal international network of academic and industry partners dedicated to creating a sustainable platform for sharing best practices and raising awareness of opportunities in the world of innovation. BIN@ consists of 37 partner institutions and connects not only academia and industry but also investors, incubators, and agencies that share their expertise and proven strategies. The network operates on principles of open access, mutual collaboration, and university support, with a strong focus on building long-term and reliable partnerships.
The core mission of BIN@ is to facilitate connections between academia and industry across various disciplines and sectors. It promotes research collaboration, technology transfer, and the development of university spin-offs. Additionally, it focuses on strengthening the internationalization of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), helping them expand into new markets.
Through its network, BIN@ creates opportunities for innovation funding, supports entrepreneurial activities, and contributes to the development of regional strategies. By engaging industry partners, it helps bridge the gap between research and commercial application, enhancing both the societal and economic impact of research outcomes.
What does this network offer?
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video - Open Innovation in the making
The next event in this network is the mid-term event BIN@Brussels 2025: Innovation Alliances (June 5–6, 2025, Brussels), which will bring together academics, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to strengthen innovation partnerships. The event is organized by Time&Place Group and the Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto (FEUP).
The program will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, and inspiring startup stories. Participants will have the opportunity to build strategic collaborations and exchange insights in the fields of innovation, technology, and business. The goal is to support a sustainable innovation ecosystem and accelerate the implementation of projects with a global impact.
A team of scientists led by the head of the research group at the Department of Biology, Nicola Silva, has made a significant achievement in research into the reduced or impaired function of the Synaptonemal complex, which may be one of the causes of sterility. The paper by an international team of authors was published in the prestigious scientific journal Nature Communications in March 2025.
SPARK Europe Webinar Series | 2nd April 2025 |4-5 pm (CET) | Regulatory considerations of C&G Therapies | Suzanne Einmahl | hosted by SPARK Zürich
