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EPIC-X Open Call for Women-Led Deep-Tech Startups (deadline: 5 January, 17:00 CET) EPIC-X is looking for women-led deep-tech startups from the 16 EU countries classified as moderate or emerging innovators to join a 6-month Acceleration+ Programme. Selected startups receive an equity-free €60,000 grant, tailored business coaching, capacity-building sessions, and EU-level visibility, including an investor Demo Day. Who can apply?  • Startups (SMEs) founded before 1 January 2024 • Established in…

A new international acceleration program – INNOVATE-EU has officially launched, aiming to bridge the innovation gap between Europe’s leading and emerging regions. Funded by the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA), INNOVATE-EU supports deeptech startups in Greentech, Agrifood, ICT, and Medtech to scale their innovations and connect with key actors in Europe’s dynamic innovation ecosystems. 🚀 What is INNOVATE-EU? INNOVATE-EU is a two-year EU-funded initiative that…

On July 2nd in Cluj-Napoca, Romania within Clusters Meet Regions event organised by European Cluster Collaboration Platform - ECCP with the support of European Commission, Innovate-EU consortium partners met to make a step forward in strengthening regional innovation and startup ecosystems across the EU. The focus of the meeting was: – Present the findings from each region’s Regional Innovation Report; ­– Discussing actionable pathways for cross-regional collaboration; –…

Startups and scaleups are vital engines of innovation. A dynamic ecosystem supporting these companies can significantly contribute to economic growth and market development by enhancing productivity, attracting investment, and generating high-quality employment opportunities. Therefore, the European Commission has set out a “Startup and Scaleup Strategy” to position the EU as the premier destination for launching and scaling technology-driven enterprises. The strategy includes targeted measures…

The INNOVATE-EU project, funded by Horizon Europe, officially launched with a successful kick-off meeting held on February 4-5, 2025, in Stuttgart, Germany. The event gathered eight project partners from five European countries—Germany, Lithuania, Spain, Latvia, and Romania—along with Project Officer Oliver Kozak. 📌 The European Union faces several societal challenges, including the need for a sustainable green and digital transition. To overcome these challenges and maintain the EU's…