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🚨 Open the live War Room — reporters · entities · reactions →European Innovation Council Expands Support for Startups with EIC Service Catalogue
The European Innovation Council is broadening its support for innovative companies by expanding its EIC Service Catalogue, connecting startups with trusted organisations offering specialist services.
Europe's Anti-Fraud Startups Gain Momentum
Investors flock to compliance startups as regulatory pressures rise across the continent.
Ukraine's Defence Tech Ecosystem Booms Amid War, Attracting Global Investors
Ukraine's startup ecosystem is thriving despite the ongoing war, with a new investment fund emerging as a key player in the country's defence tech sector.
European Startups Gain Momentum in Equity Funding
European startups and scaleups secured a record €39 billion in equity funding in the first half of 2026, a significant boost to the region's startup ecosystem.
Europe's Venture Capitalists Double Down on Startups
Europe's venture capitalists are increasingly taking on jobs at their startups, blurring the lines between investor and employee.
Europe's Startup Map Expands Beyond Major Hubs
Smaller tech centres in Europe are seeing a surge in deal activity, challenging the dominance of major startup hubs.