across europe
Bridging EU innovation and regional action.
We turn European priorities into concrete projects, pilot solutions across regions, and generate results that strengthen innovation ecosystems across Europe.
Who we are
SERN is a non-profit, Brussels-based association connecting regional innovation actors to collaborate on EU-funded projects that strengthen innovation ecosystems across Europe.
We work at the intersection of European priorities and regional realities — building partnerships, delivering projects, and turning results into knowledge that informs policy.
Born from a European project and officially registered in 2016, SERN has grown from its startup ecosystem roots into a network supporting wider innovation ecosystems across Europe — turning knowledge and collaboration into concrete projects and results.
mission
Empowering regional innovation ecosystems
We empower regional innovation ecosystems by connecting stakeholders, building partnerships, and turning EU opportunities into concrete projects, pilots, and scalable solutions aligned with European priorities.
vision
A Europe where regional ecosystems collaborate seamlessly
We envision a Europe where regional ecosystems collaborate seamlessly, share knowledge, and scale innovative solutions — strengthening competitiveness while supporting inclusive and sustainable development.
What we do
FROM BRUSSELS TO REGIONAL INNOVATION.
In a Brussels landscape largely focused on policy, advocacy, and networking, SERN occupies the implementation layer. From idea to implementation, we support every step of EU collaboration.
Proposal development
Turning regional challenges into strong EU project proposals.
Consortium
building
Bringing together the right partners to create effective collaborations.
Project implementation
Delivering projects and pilots that generate concrete results.
Communications & Dissemination
Turning results into visibility, knowledge, and policy insights.
Join the network.
Join a network actively developing EU-funded projects, partnerships, and innovation activities across Europe.
Collaborate with trusted partners, access new opportunities, and strengthen your regional ecosystem.
