Panel 2: Agility, Resilience and Digitalisation - How EU|BICs can rethink their business model during uncertainty

The pandemic has pressured EU|BIC organisations to quickly adapt their operations and redefine their services to deliver business support that caters for current needs of entrepreneurs and startups.

However, uncertain times call for solutions: it is also an opportunity to rethink, adapt and improve. Crises can reveal hidden vulnerabilities and and finding solutions can help us become more resilient.

This session will discuss how certified EBN members are prepared to respond to and manage crises. It will explore the effect of COVID-19 on the entrepreneurial ecosystem and provide insights on the key steps for adapting internal operations during uncertainty.

• How ready are EU|BICs to face disruptive situations?
• What are the financial implications of a pandemic? Sources of income, revenue model and partnerships.
• The real estate issue - How can BSOs convert empty physical spaces?
• How COVID-19 impacted the business model of BSOs?
• What are possible solutions to coach/monitor startups virtually?