Project Information :
Project Overview
B-HUB FOR EUROPE was a European initiative developed under the Startup Europe framework with the objective of accelerating high-potential blockchain startups and strengthening blockchain innovation ecosystems across Europe.
The project connected five major startup ecosystems, Rome, Paris, Berlin, Vilnius, and Cluj-Napoca creating a decentralized European hub for blockchain innovation, business acceleration, and cross-border collaboration.
The initiative supported startups in:
- developing blockchain-based business models,
- validating proof-of-concepts,
- accessing new markets and customers,
- attracting investors and funding opportunities,
- accelerating go-to-market strategies across Europe.
At the same time, B-HUB FOR EUROPE worked with public authorities, corporates, innovation managers, and SMEs to promote blockchain adoption and facilitate knowledge transfer on emerging blockchain applications and use cases.
Our Role & Contribution
INNOVA acted as the Project Coordinator, leading the implementation, strategic management, and execution of the initiative across the five European ecosystems.
As a private accelerator and seed capital fund with more than 25 years of experience in innovation and international project development, INNOVA coordinated:
- project governance and consortium management,
- acceleration programme implementation,
- blockchain matching labs and ecosystem engagement activities,
- dissemination, stakeholder coordination, and cross-border collaboration initiatives,
- interaction with EU blockchain-related initiatives and policy stakeholders.
INNOVA also contributed to the creation of a dynamic European blockchain innovation community connecting startups, investors, corporates, research actors, and public institutions.
The Challenge
Despite the rapid growth of blockchain technologies, European startups and organizations faced several barriers limiting large-scale adoption and commercialization, including:
- fragmented innovation ecosystems across Europe,
- limited awareness of blockchain use cases among businesses and public administrations,
- difficulties accessing investors and international markets,
- lack of structured acceleration support for blockchain startups,
- regulatory uncertainty and limited collaboration between innovators and end-users.
B-HUB FOR EUROPE addressed these challenges by creating a collaborative European ecosystem capable of accelerating blockchain innovation and market uptake.
Consultation Process
Impact & Results
EMPOWEREDbyNEIA is delivering measurable impact across Europe by:
- Strengthening interconnected innovation ecosystems
- Supporting deep-tech startups and SMEs
- Enhancing policy-making through real data and stakeholder insights
- Creating cross-border collaboration opportunities and funding pathways
- Promoting inclusive innovation, with a strong focus on underrepresented groups
The project ultimately contributes to building a more competitive, sustainable, and resilient European innovation landscape.
