EICBI

What EICBI does

EICBI (Europe India Centre for Business and Industry) is a policy and engagement platform founded in 2011 by Sujit S. Nair that convenes structured dialogue between European and Indian policymakers, diplomats, and business leaders. The organization is headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia as a registered non-profit (EICBI MTÜ, Registry Code 80667801) and operates through affiliated entities in the UK (Europe India Centre for Business and Industry Ltd, Company No. 10608627) and India (Sivaleen Foundation for Developed India, Sivaleen Inc.), giving it a multi-jurisdictional footprint across Brussels, London, and Kochi. It holds accreditation to the European Parliament, is registered with the European Commission, and is listed on the EU Transparency Register (No. 423661050520-44).

The organization's core products fall into four buckets. First, the EuropeIndia40 Leaders List — an annual recognition platform launched in 2019 identifying next-generation leaders under 40 shaping EU-India relations, with a sector-specific variant (EuIndiaBeauty50) launched the same year. Second, a tiered Strategic Partnership Programme — Associate Partner at €1,100/year, Growth Partner at €7,500/year, and Impact Partner at €19,000/year — providing event access, branding, advertising in the EU ISSN-registered Europe India Journal, and lobbying services. Third, the paid Europe India Future Leaders Programme at Rs 5,00,000 plus GST annually for under-39 leaders. Fourth, professional services including advocacy and lobbying (with consultants claiming 100+ years of combined EU politics experience), market entry consulting, B2B matchmaking, legal/tax advisory, and dignitary visit coordination. The technology layer is minimal: the platform is a convening and content operation rather than a software product, with marketing distributed through LinkedIn, Facebook, X/Twitter, the EICBI Podcast, and the EuropeIndia40 Leaders Podcast.

EICBI monetizes through annual partnership subscriptions, the paid Future Leaders Programme, and event-driven consulting engagements. Go-to-market is fundamentally event-driven: 37 parliamentary sessions hosted at the European Parliament and UK Parliament, 12 coordinated dignitary visits, and recurring bilateral trade conferences (India-Romania 2023, India-Cyprus 2024, India-Slovenia 2026, Cyprus EU Council Presidency Dialogue 2026). The customer base spans European Parliamentarians, EU country ambassadors, corporate strategic partners, Indian state governments (Kerala, Gujarat), startups, and individual future leaders, with 2,950 companies historically engaged and 198 NextGen Leaders in the alumni network.

Name

EICBI

Legal name

Europe India Centre for Business and Industry (Policy & Membership) MTÜ (EICBI MTÜ)

Website

https://eicbi.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

EICBI is a non-profit policy and engagement platform, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Estonia, that convenes European and Indian policymakers, diplomats, and business leaders through parliamentary sessions, annual recognition lists (EuropeIndia40), tiered strategic partnerships, and bilateral trade conferences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tallinn

HQ country

Estonia

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Strategic Partnership Programme Memberships: Tiered annual membership fees for strategic partners seeking visibility and access to EU-India networks. Associate Partner (€1,100/year), Growth Partner (€7,500/year), Impact Partner (€19,000/year).
2. Future Leaders Programme Fees: Paid leadership development programme for promising leaders under 39. Application fee of Rs 1,770 plus annual programme fee of Rs 5,00,000 plus GST.
3. Business Consulting Services: Market entry strategy, B2B matchmaking, legal and tax advisory, events and delegation management, market research, and M&A advisory services for businesses seeking to enter or expand in Indian and EU markets.
4. EuropeIndia40 Leadership Recognition: Annual listing platform recognizing next-generation leaders under 40 in the EU-India corridor. Nomination-based recognition with associated visibility benefits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

EICBI is a policy and engagement platform that convenes high-level dialogues between the European Union, the wider European region, and India through parliamentary sessions at the European Parliament and UK Parliament, dignitary visits, and business forums. It sells tiered Strategic Partnership memberships (Associate, Growth, Impact), business consulting services for cross-border market entry and B2B matchmaking, advocacy and lobbying with EU institutions, the annual EuropeIndia40 Leaders List recognition platform, and the paid EU India Future Leaders Programme for emerging leaders.

Product overview

EICBI operates as a policy and engagement platform offering a portfolio of leadership recognition programs, strategic partnerships, professional services, and publications. Core offerings include the annual EuropeIndia40 Leaders List (recognizing next-generation leaders under 40 since 2019), the EuropeIndiaBeauty50 List (beauty sector recognition), and the Europe India Journal (EU ISSN-registered publication). The Strategic Partnership Programme offers three tiers—Associate Partner (€1,100/year), Growth Partner (€7,500/year), and Impact Partner (€19,000/year)—providing event access, branding, advertising, and lobbying services. Professional services include business consulting (market entry, B2B matchmaking, legal/tax advisory, M&A advisory) and advocacy/lobbying with EU institutions. The EU India Future Leaders Programme is a paid development program at Rs 5,00,000/year for leaders under 39. The organization coordinates dignitaries visits and runs the EUIndia60 campaign commemorating 60 years of India-EU diplomatic relations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EuropeIndia40 Leaders List: Annual recognition platform launched in 2019 that identifies and connects next-generation leaders under 40 shaping Europe-India relations across business, policy, and civil society.
• Europe India Future Leaders Programme
• EUIndia60 Campaign
• EUIndiaBeauty50 List
• Europe India Journal (EIJ)

Products and services

• EuropeIndia40 Leaders List Annual listing of next-generation leaders under 40 who are shaping Europe-India relations across business, policy, and civil society. Releases each year since 2019 with certificates presented at the European Parliament in Brussels.
• Strategic Partnership Programme Tiered annual membership programme offering Associate, Growth, and Impact Partner tiers providing EU-India networking access, event delegate lists, logo placement, newsletter promotion, co-organizing eligibility, speaking slots, complimentary invites, Europe India Journal advertising, EuropeIndia40 sponsorship, and priority lobbying services for corporates, mid-sized companies, and SMEs.
• Business Consulting Services Professional consulting services covering market entry strategy, B2B matchmaking, legal and tax advisory, events and delegation management, market research, feasibility studies, thought leadership content creation, and cross-border M&A advisory for businesses seeking to enter or expand in Indian and EU markets.
• Advocacy & Lobbying Services Specialized lobbying and advocacy services for Indian organizations to engage with European Union stakeholders, delivered by a team of consultants with over 100 years of combined experience in EU politics and the European Commission, comprising former EU officials, ex-Members of the European Parliament, and prominent EU policymakers.
• EU India Future Leaders Programme Paid initiative supporting promising leaders under age 39 to grow as influential figures promoting trade and collaboration across the Europe India corridors. Includes e-certificate, priority event access, delegate list access, logo placement, and a 2-month virtual internship with EICBI.
• Europe India Journal (EIJ) EU ISSN-registered publication archived in the National Library of Estonia, featuring content from EICBI engagements. Digital edition updated daily and print edition published biannually, distributed to policymakers, diplomats, and business leaders. Includes paid full-page colour advertising available to Growth and Impact Partners.
• Dignitaries Visit Programme Coordination of visits by European Parliamentarians and EU country Ambassadors to India and reciprocal visits to the EU and wider European region, connecting lawmakers and diplomats with businesses to strengthen EU-India and wider Europe-India relations.
• EuIndiaBeauty50 List Sector-specific recognition list of 50 emerging leaders from India, the UK, and the EU who are shaping the beauty sector and creating social impact. Released at the Europe India Beauty Summit held at the UK Parliament in London.

Quantifiable outcome

• 37 parliamentary sessions at EU Parliament and UK Parliament
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Sivaleen Foundation for Developed India (SFDI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011India-based non-profit organization (Section 8 NGO) with 80G & 12A certification (License No. 115423). Supports development initiatives, policy dialogues, and international delegations associated with EICBI activities. Founded by Sujit S. Nair.
• Sivaleen Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Supports international outreach, institutional cooperation, and programme development linked to EICBI activities. Founded by Sujit S. Nair alongside SFDI for coordinated collaboration.
• Europe India Centre for Business and Industry OÜcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociated entity in Estonia (Registry Code 16606213) supporting business engagement, consulting initiatives, and international projects within EICBI network.
• Europe India Centre for Business and Industry LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociated entity in England & Wales (Company No. 10608627) supporting international partnerships and institutional collaborations.
• IETO (India EU Trade & Commerce Organisation)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint organizer of India-Slovenia Trade Conference (March 2026), India Cyprus Trade Conference (February 2024), India Romania Trade Conference (October 2023). Collaborates on bilateral trade promotion events.
• Water & Shark (Global Advisory)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal advisory firm co-hosting high-level dialogue during Cyprus Presidency of European Council in Ahmedabad (April 2026) with EICBI.
• Cyprus High Commission to IndiamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigh Commissioner H.E. Evagoras Vryonides participated in EU Council Presidency Dialogue in Ahmedabad (April 2026) and visited Kerala (February 2024) for India Cyprus Trade Conference.
• Finland Consulate General MumbaimajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsul General Erik af Hällström undertook visits to Kochi (June 2024) and Trivandrum (April 2024) as part of delegation programme fostering Finland-India collaborations.
• Romanian Embassy in IndiamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmbassador H.E. Daniela Mariana Sezonov Tane visited Kerala (October 2023) for India Romania Trade Conference organized with EICBI and IETO.
• Embassy of Slovenia to IndiamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmbassador H.E. Tomaz Mencin visited Hyderabad (March 2026) for India-Slovenia Trade Conference jointly organized with EICBI and IETO.
• European ParliamentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEICBI is accredited to the European Parliament and hosts sessions and EU India Leaders Conferences at the European Parliament in Brussels.
• UK ParliamentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEICBI organizes sessions and summits at the British Parliament in London, including Europe India Beauty Summit 2019.
• British MPs (APPG on UK India Trade & Investment)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLord Waverley (Vice-Chair APPG), Bob Blackman (Vice-Chair Indo British APPG), and Virendra Sharma (Chairman Indo British APPG) have undertaken visits to India organized by EICBI.
• London Chamber of Commerce and IndustryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLed EU delegation of 27 companies from UK, Greece, Italy, and Lithuania for visits to Bangalore (November 2016) as part of European Commission EAGLES project.
• European CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEICBI is registered with the European Commission and listed on EU Transparency Register (No. 423661050520-44).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• India EU Trade and Commerce Organisation (IETO): Co-organizer with EICBI of India-Slovenia, India-Cyprus, and India-Romania trade conferences. Directly comparable as a peer organization focused on India-EU bilateral trade promotion events and B2B matchmaking.
• Asia House: UK-based think tank and business platform convening Asian (including Indian) and European policymakers, business leaders, and investors. Comparable to EICBI in its convening role, membership programmes, and policy-research output.
• EU-India Business Council: Brussels-based organization specifically focused on EU-India business relations and policy engagement. It is the most directly comparable peer to EICBI, convening EU and Indian stakeholders through dialogue, advocacy, and trade events, though with a more EU-centric footprint.
• Water & Shark: Global advisory firm co-hosting high-level EU-India dialogues with EICBI (e.g., Cyprus EU Council Presidency Dialogue, Ahmedabad, April 2026). Offers cross-border M&A, tax, and market-entry advisory—directly overlapping with EICBI's business consulting and dignitary-engagement services.
• British Chamber of Commerce in India (BritCham): UK-India bilateral business chamber offering market-entry support, advocacy, events, and consulting—overlapping directly with EICBI's UK-India and broader EU-India service lines and similar tiered membership model.

Broad incumbents

• Confederation of British Industry (CBI): UK's premier business lobby with significant international and India engagement. Overlaps with EICBI's UK Parliament convening role and advocacy services but operates as a broad incumbent rather than an EU-India specialist.
• Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI): Major Indian trade body with international bilateral committees and a dedicated Europe desk engaging EU policymakers on India-EU trade, investment, and policy matters. Larger and more established than EICBI with overlapping trade-facilitation services.
• Confederation of Indian Industry (CII): India's largest industry association with active international engagement including EU-India dialogue, B2B matchmaking, and policy advocacy. Overlaps with EICBI's market-entry and bilateral trade mission services but at significantly larger scale and broader scope.

Regional players

• Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF): Intergovernmental not-for-profit linked to ASEM (Asia-Europe Meeting) that convenes Asia-Europe stakeholders through dialogue, conferences, and leadership programmes. Comparable in convening model but with a broader regional remit and intergovernmental backing that EICBI lacks.

Others

• European Policy Centre (EPC): Brussels-based independent think tank producing EU policy analysis and convening stakeholders across trade, foreign policy, and external relations. Thematically comparable to EICBI in EU policy engagement but as a think tank rather than a bilateral business platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/EuropeIndiaCBI
• Facebookfacebook.com/EuropeIndiaCBI
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/europe-india-centre-for-business-and-industry

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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