What is Startup Europe?
Startup Europe is an initiative of the European Commission to connect high-tech startups, scaleups, investors, accelerators, corporate networks, universities and media across Europe.
It serves as a bridge between the startup ecosystem and established institutions, fostering collaboration, growth, and innovation across the European Union.
What is the Startup Europe Awards (SEUA)?
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.
Entrepreneurs with successful ideas will be crucial for local authorities to define tailored programs aimed at energizing their local ecosystems and improving public-private collaboration. The Finnova Foundation has a technical team (SEUA team) that has already supported the celebration and implementation of several successful editions of these awards.
Key pillars of the SEUA
Open Innovation
An open innovation tool that allows companies to identify talented startups capable of solving current challenges in multiple areas.
Knowledge Sharing
Promote knowledge sharing and add value to the entrepreneurship ecosystem, helping startups grow and position themselves in the market.
Public-Private Collaboration
Entrepreneurs help local authorities define tailored programs to energize local ecosystems and improve public-private collaboration.
Growth & Scale
Help Startups and Scaleups become more efficient, smart and successful by connecting them with the right partners and resources.
Recognition
Identify and celebrate the most innovative startups solving real European challenges across 12 different categories.
EU Ecosystem
Bridge the gap between startups, corporations, investors, and European institutions to create a stronger innovation ecosystem.
SEUA Moments
Commissioner Mariya Gabriel at the Startup Europe Awards
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Whether you're a startup, a company, a public institution or a media partner — there's a role for you in the Startup Europe Awards ecosystem.