The European Commission has updated its strategy to support startups and scale-up companies. The goal is to make the EU more competitive, simplify growth within the single market, and retain businesses in Europe. Here are the key opportunities available to entrepreneurs:
These measures are intended to become part of a unified European startup ecosystem and aim to reduce barriers, increase access to capital, and boost export potential
- VentureEU Venture Capital Fund — €2.1 billion for investing in startups through European funds.
- Digital Business Registration in the EU — plans to launch a single portal to open a company online in any EU country.
- Startup Europe Platform and Digital Innovation Hubs — access to accelerators, mentors, and new technologies (including AI and supercomputers).
- Regulatory Sandboxes — the ability to legally test FinTech, MedTech, and other products in real conditions without penalties.
- Support for Women Entrepreneurs — special funding and mentoring programs.
- Public Procurement for Startups — participation in EU tenders for innovative solutions through an updated procurement system.
These measures are intended to become part of a unified European startup ecosystem and aim to reduce barriers, increase access to capital, and boost export potential