EB

European Blood Alliance

Amsterdam, Netherlands

HealthScience & Research
Network or umbrellaFounded 1998International reach
Profile last updated: March 17, 2026

About

Founded in 1998, European Blood Alliance is a non-profit network based in Amsterdam, Netherlands working on health, science & research.

The European Blood Alliance (EBA) is a non-profit association under Dutch law, with its registered office in Amsterdam and an office in Brussels. It represents public and not-for-profit blood establishments across Europe, spanning the EU, EFTA and the UK. EBA fosters collaboration and knowledge exchange among its members, and provides evidence-based expertise to national and European institutions. Its work aims to ensure a safe, high-quality, cost-effective and sustainable blood and tissue supply, and to promote voluntary, non-remunerated blood donation. Through working groups, a benchmarking group and EU-funded projects, EBA supports blood services and advocates for patients and donors.

Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Founded

1998

Organisation type

Network or umbrella

Legal form

Association

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

HealthScience & Research

Works for

Patients

How they work

Advocacy & campaigningCapacity buildingAwareness & educationGrant-making

Programmes

Benchmarking Group

Health

Assesses variation in blood establishment operational practices, identifies good practice, and supports EBA members with performance improvement through a Scorecard and Flying Squad visits.

EBA Research and Development Grant

Science & Research

Funds research focused on the safety and performance of blood components.

Countries of operation

NetherlandsBelgium

Funding & support

Funded by

Membership feesGrantsEU funding

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

International Society of Blood Transfusion, International Plasma and Fractionation Association, Coalition of Blood for Africa, International Federation of Blood Donor Organizations

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