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European Commission announces new strategy ‘Choose Europe to Start and Scale’ to retain and grow startups
In this article on EU-Startups online magazine, the European Commission’s new “Choose Europe” strategy is described as a comprehensive plan to make Europe the best place to start, scale, and retain startups. The strategy outlines five key priorities—ranging from regulatory simplification to improved access to talent and capital—and introduces new tools such as the European Business Wallet and the Scaleup Europe Fund. It reflects a coordinated effort to strengthen Europe’s innovation ecosystem and global competitiveness.
Read the article here.
Unleashing the Startup Revolution: How the New German Coalition Agreement is Pioneering Innovation
In this opinion piece on LinkedIn, Isidro Laso, Senior Official at the European Innovation Council and expert on startups and innovation ecosystems, describes how the new German Coalition Agreement marks a major shift in economic policy. He highlights how Germany is placing startups at the centre of its innovation strategy—cutting bureaucracy, investing in deep tech, attracting global talent, and positioning the government as a key customer for startups. This approach signals a bold move towards a more entrepreneurial and innovation-driven economy.
Read the article here.
Iron Wolf Capital launches €100M early-stage Baltic deeptech and AI fund
Vilnius-based venture capital firm Iron Wolf Capital has raised €30 million for its second fund, with a final target of €100 million, to support and scale deeptech startups across Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and the broader Baltic diaspora. The fund plans to support 25 startups, focusing on biotech, energy, spacetech, and AI. Initial investments will range from €500,000 to €2 million. Iron Wolf Capital plans to lead or co-lead investments in 6 to 8 startups each year, focusing on Baltic founders, including those living abroad, such as in the US.
Read the article here.
125 top European founders unite to fund and mentor the next generation of European founders
In this article on Tech.eu, the launch of Project Europe is described—an initiative led by 125 of Europe’s top founders and entrepreneurs. The project aims to inspire and support the next generation of European entrepreneurs by promoting a culture of risk-taking and long-term ambition. Through funding, mentoring, and advocacy, Project Europe seeks to make entrepreneurship a more attractive and impactful path across the continent.
Read the article here. You can find the website of the project here.