The EWA Grow programme (Empowering Women in Agrifood) is part of the EWA programme, launched by EIT Food to support female entrepreneurs in the agri-food sector during the early stages of their business journey. It focuses on helping women with start-ups or early-stage business ideas to develop, validate and grow their projects. Up to 120 […]
Council backs research and innovation for startups and scaleups
The Council approved last September 30th conclusions on the importance of research and innovation for the EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy. These conclusions provide guidance for the establishment of a strong and dynamic ecosystem where higher education and research institutions can support the creation and growth of new companies, valorise the results of their research, […]
First “Green Deal” funding from European Innovation Council awards over €307 million to 64 startups
The European Innovation Council has awarded over €307 million to 64 game-changing ‘green deal’ start-ups and SMEs contributing to the objectives of the European Green Deal Strategy and the Recovery Plan for Europe. Winning proposals range from innovative solutions for the automotive, aerospace and maritime sectors to advanced materials or Internet of Things technologies. Over one third of the selected companies are […]