About us
ACEIE promotes collaboration between Asia and Europe, fostering mutual understanding and shared opportunities.
About us
The Associated Centre of Eurasia for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (ACEIE) is a registered non-profit NGO based at Avenue Louis Schmidtlaan 29, 1040 Etterbeek, Belgium.
ACEIE fosters innovation as its core principle, driven by the internationalization needs of enterprises. Through professional services and an extensive network, we create a collaborative platform where researchers, engineers, entrepreneurs, and investors can thrive together shaping a better future for the world.
ACEIE operates across multiple European countries, with leadership team members from Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, France, the UK, Denmark, Finland, Austria, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, and beyond.
We collaborate with research institutions, high-tech parks, associations, financial institutions, and business communities in Europe and Asia.
Friendship, Cooperation, and Development are the pillars of our mission. We remain committed to strengthening Europe-Asia partnerships, driving innovation, and fostering sustainable growth worldwide.
Organizational structure
The Associated Centre of Eurasia for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (ACEIE) operates with a three-tiered organizational structure to ensure effective governance, coordination, and execution of its mission. The structure is designed to facilitate seamless administration, project implementation, and member engagement across multiple regions.
1. Headquarters (Central Administration)
The Headquarters serves as the central governing body, overseeing strategic decision-making, policy formulation, and operational support for all ACEIE activities. It comprises the following key departments:
- Advisory Board: Provide advises on strategic direction and plans, review performance, assist communication
- Administration: Manages day-to-day operations, internal policies, and organizational compliance.
- Project Management: Oversees the planning, execution, and monitoring of ACEIE programs, events and initiatives.
- Business Development: Identifies partnership opportunities, funding sources, and expansion strategies.
- Financial Management: Handles budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting.
- Communication: Leads internal and external communications, public relations, and branding.
- Document Management: Ensures proper record-keeping, documentation, and knowledge management.
2. Country Branches
- Belgium
- Netherlands
- France
- Germany
- United Kingdom (UK)
- Italy
- Spain
- Swaziland
- Denmark
Each branch is responsible for implementing ACEIE’s programs, engaging local stakeholders, and fostering cross-cultural collaboration within their respective regions.
3. Professional Committee & Member Clubs
The Professional Committee consists of experts and advisors who provide specialized knowledge, policy recommendations, and strategic insights to support ACEIE’s objectives. The Professional Committee is also responsible for innovation roadshow evaluation, mentoring and coaching, professional services and publications.
Member Clubs serve as grassroots units, connecting individuals, educational institutions, and cultural organizations. They facilitate networking, events, and community-driven initiatives to promote ACEIE’s mission at a local level.
This three-layer structure ensures a balanced approach between centralized governance, regional adaptability, and member participation, enabling ACEIE to effectively promote academic and cultural exchange and international cooperation worldwide.
Our history
Since its establishment, ACEIE has successfully organized a diverse range of high-quality promotional events, exchange seminars, and innovation & entrepreneurship competitions across multiple European countries, including Germany, France, the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Switzerland. Upholding the principles of multi-country collaboration, unified standards, and coordinated operations, we ensure the flawless execution of every event.
Our innovation and entrepreneurship competitions have achieved remarkable success in key metrics such as project submissions, international participation, award-winning projects, and project implementation rates, earning widespread recognition and acclaim from partners both in Europe and Asia. Thanks to our exceptional organizational capabilities and event impact, ACEIE has been repeatedly honored with awards such as the “Outstanding Organization Award” for innovation and entrepreneurship competitions, further solidifying our role as a bridge in the Europe-Asia innovation ecosystem.
Our achievements
We have provided a global platform, particularly for European participants, showcasing projects across key industries such as:
- Biomedicine
- Information Technology & Engineering
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Modern Agriculture
- Cultural Media
- New Energy & Green Low-Carbon Solutions
Beyond competitions, ACEIE serves as a vital bridge for European-Asian exchanges. In recent years, we have:
- Hosted hundreds of delegations from Asian business communities, universities, development zones, and enterprises visiting Europe.
- Facilitated dozens of European delegations visiting Asia.
- Organized or participated in over 60 online and offline academic forums, roundtable discussions, and keynote speeches.
A notable highlight is the “World Young Scientists Summit (WYSS) – European Event”, successfully held in Brussels, Belgium, from 2022 to 2024. This high-standard international conference provided a prestigious global platform for young scientists and innovators from Europe, Asia and other countries, fostering in-depth collaboration and mutual learning in science and technology. The event has further elevated ACEIE’s influence and leadership in the global innovation ecosystem.
