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From Brussels to Builders

Discover the official EU programmes, funding tools, and policies shaping Europe’s startup scene. Each initiative comes straight from the European Union and we’ve made it easy to explore them.

Initiatives from the European Union

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Charter of Access for Research & Technology Infrastructures

Standardised, simplified access for startups.

Lab to Unicorn Initiative

Accelerate commercialisation of research via startup hubs connected to universities.

European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT)

Supports startups through Knowledge & Innovation Communities (KICs).

Blue Carpet Initiative

Attract and retain highly skilled startup talent from inside and outside the EU.

European Clusters Collaboration Platform (ECCP)

Connects EU industry clusters for collaboration and innovation.

European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs)

Local EU-funded support centres for digital transformation.

European Innovation Investment Pact

Encourages large institutional investors to commit funds to EU startups.

Enterprise Europe Network (EEN)

EU-backed network of 3,500 advisors in nearly 60 countries helping SMEs/startups grow internationally.

Scaleup Europe Fund

Market-based equity fund for deep tech scaleups.

InvestEU

EU’s largest investment programme, supporting companies at all stages.

European Tech Champions Initiative (ETCI)

Pooled capital to strengthen European VC funds.

European Innovation Council (EIC)

Grants and equity (up to €30M) for high-risk, deep tech startups.

Fair Labour Mobility Package

Harmonises rules for cross-border remote work and qualification recognition.

EU Visa Strategy

Includes measures for startup founders and skilled talent attraction.

EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy – “Choose Europe to Start and Scale”

Roadmap to make the EU the best place to launch and grow startups, including regulatory, financial, and talent measures.

European Business Wallet

Digital identity for companies to interact with administrations EU-wide.

28th Regime for Companies

Single EU-wide corporate legal framework to simplify cross-border scaling.

European Innovation Act

Common framework for regulatory sandboxes, infrastructure access, and innovation-friendly rules.