Startup Europe Awards
EU Open Innovation Initiative

Startup Europe
Awards

“On the heart of the startups. Community movement in the EU, implemented by Finnova”

28+
EU Countries
500+
Startups
12+
Editions

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An initiative by

Startup Europe + EU Commission + Finnova

What is the Startup Europe Awards?

The Startup Europe Awards (SEUA) is an initiative promoted by the European Commission, supported by the Committee of the Regions and the European Parliament, and implemented by the Finnova Foundation in collaboration with Startup Europe.

It is an open innovation tool that allows companies to identify talented startups capable of solving current challenges in multiple areas. Our mission is to help Startups and Scaleups become more efficient, smart and successful.

These awards are an extremely useful tool to promote knowledge sharing, to add value to the entrepreneurship ecosystem and to help startups grow and position themselves in the market.

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Open Editions

IBAGUÉ Startup Europe Awards
by Nova Next Summit

IBAGUÉ Startup Europe Awards

Supporting circular economy and green innovation startups in collaboration with the city of Ibagué, Colombia.

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FrutaChile Startup Europe Awards
AL-Invest · FEDEFRUTA

FrutaChile Startup Europe Awards

Connecting Chilean agricultural startups with European innovation networks through AL-Invest Verde.

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Success Cases

Explore the innovative challenges and breakthrough startups that have emerged from SEUA editions across Europe.

FU-Tourism
FU-Tourism
RES4CITY Accelerathon
RES4CITY Accelerathon
SEUA HIBA Portugal
SEUA HIBA Portugal
EU vs Virus
EU vs Virus

Categories

Startups compete across 12 distinct innovation categories reflecting the most pressing challenges facing Europe today.

Smart Cities

Smart Cities

Creative

Creative

Energy

Energy

Social

Social

IoT

IoT

Tourism

Tourism

Water

Water

eHealth

eHealth

FinTech

FinTech

COVID-19

COVID-19

Best Media Partner

Best Media Partner

Best Public Administration

Best Public Administration

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Ambassadors

Our ambassador network spans Europe and the world, bringing SEUA to every corner of the continent and supporting local startup ecosystems.

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28 Countries & Growing

SEUA ambassadors across Europe foster local startup ecosystems and bridge the gap between startups and industry leaders.

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Partners & Media Partners

International Partners

Media Partners

European Union Authorities & SEUAs

European Commission
European Commission
Award Ceremony
Award Ceremony
SEUA Team
SEUA Team
Mariya Gabriel
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