StepUp Startups' report examines fragmentation in Europe’s startup ecosystems and offers strategies to boost collaboration, talent mobility, and funding access.

Europe’s startup ecosystem drives innovation and growth. StepUp Startups also focuses on regulatory reform, talent attraction, and capital access to boost global competitiveness.

The European Innovation Council (EIC), part of the EU research and innovation programme Horizon Europe, will support European deep tech research and high-potential start-ups with €1.4 billion next year.

The Commission has launched a Trusted Investors Network bringing together a group of investors ready to co-invest in innovative deep-tech companies in Europe together with the EU.

The StepUp Project aims to foster a vibrant innovation ecosystem by addressing key challenges faced by startups. The 1st Policy Workshop, held on May 16, 2024, brought together a diverse group of stakeholders to discuss these challenges and develop actionable solutions.

The EU Innovation Catalyst event held on April 16 in Brussels gathered policymakers, investors, innovators, and industry insiders to explore Europe's startup ecosystem and discuss future policies for fostering innovation.

The StepUp Project held its 2nd Policy Workshop on 4 July. This workshop brought together various stakeholders to discuss crucial factors that propel innovation and those that impede it.

The European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs) launched a Digital Maturity Assessment tool that will help SMEs to identify their strengths and weaknesses in the digital transformation of their business.

Commissioner for internal market Thierry Breton has awarded four European artificial intelligence (AI) startups prizes from the Large AI Grand Challenge, launched on 23 November 2023.