Startup Europe Awards
Our History

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Editions

Explore the history of the Startup Europe Awards, from its first edition through its continued expansion across Europe and beyond.

Special Edition 2019
Special Edition
2019

Special Edition 2019

A special edition of the Startup Europe Awards held in 2019, celebrating European innovation with a unique international format.

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2nd Edition
2nd

SEUA 2nd Edition

The second full edition of the Startup Europe Awards, expanding to more countries and more categories across Europe.

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SEUA 2nd Edition
SEUA 1st Edition
1st Edition
1st

SEUA 1st Edition

The founding edition of the Startup Europe Awards that established the framework and vision for European startup recognition.

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SEUA Timeline

2016

1st Edition launched — first EU-wide startup competition

2017

2nd Edition — expanded to 28 countries, 12 categories

2019

Special Edition — new international format introduced

2020+

Continuous expansion, COVID-19 edition, international editions

2025

Current editions: FrutaChile SEUA, IBAGUÉ SEUA and more