Impact of the EIC on the deep-tech landscape
The EIC Impact Report 2025 highlights the European Innovation Council as a leading deep tech investor, with €1 billion invested and €2.6 billon in co-investment since 2020.
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New Savings and Investments Union strategy
The Commission renews its efforts to harmonise capital market rules in response to Europe’s investment challenges, as identified by Draghi.
EU-backed startups generate high firm value
An independent report highlights the positive impact of EU R&I Framework Programmes on startups, despite this target group only receiving 5% of EU R&I funding.
R&I briefs reveal potential benefits of a FP10
To be or not to be? A Framework Programme to boost the EU’s competitiveness – new DG R&I reports provide convincing arguments for a standalone FP10.
A European model for artificial intelligence
Time to turn the tide: towards a European model for AI that places humanity at the heart of it – Europe can become a global AI leader a new focus paper reveals.
Looking at the Compass with an innovation lens
Closing the innovation gap is one of the 3 verticals in which President Von der Leyen is setting priorities. How many proposals will turn out to be real?
Who are the investors for European innovators?
A study by the European Patent Office maps investors for European tech startups using the Technology Investor Score as a measure for investment trends.
Startup ecosystems beyond fragmentation
A Commission-funded initiative sheds light on the importance of startup mobility and proposes strategies for a more resilient startup ecosystem in the EU.
How to unlock the EU Innovation Ecosystem?
Key leaders of the European Start-up Ecosystem unite to propose concrete measures for unlocking innovation investment through institutional investors.
The whole-of-government approach within the EU
The European Commission’s report on the whole-of-government approach calls for more coordinated R&I policies across different sectors and levels within the EU.