SERN’s Position on Inclusive Access to EU Funding
Context SERN was pleased to contribute to the recent Implementation Dialogue at the European Commission on access to EU funding. The…
Connecting regional innovation in Europe: Meet SERN’s Board of Directors
When we speak about European innovation, we often think of ecosystems around EU institutions or large hubs. But the real laboratories of innovation are regional: in…
Unlocking Europe’s deep tech: Inside the new Horizon Startup and Scaleup Hubs pilot
The European Commission has just announced the European Startup and Scaleup Hubs Pilot Call to strengthen research and innovation capacity.
Innovation at the Regional Level: Europe’s Rising Stars and Hidden Gaps under the Regional Innovation Scoreboard
The European Regional Innovation Scoreboard 2025 shows a familiar truth: Europe’s innovation landscape is not evenly distributed. We all know…
European Innovation Scoreboard 2025, Europe is progressing, but slowing down
The European Commission published in July the report of the European Innovation Scoreboard (EIS) 2025. It marks a quarter-century of…
FP10 Unveiled: What’s New in the Next EU R&I Programme
Across Europe, startups, researchers and regional innovation agencies are looking ahead to what comes after Horizon Europe. The next big…
The new support mechanisms in the EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy Policy
Across the European Union, startups and scaleups face several challenges. One of the most important is access to capital. Getting…
Scaling Ambition: How the EU Plans to Lead in Innovation
The Startup and Scaleup Strategy, published by the European Commission in May 2025, lays out a comprehensive roadmap to make…
The 28th Regime: Advancing a Real Single Market for Startups
The European Union has long been celebrated for its vision of a unified single market, yet for many startups and…
The Biggest Startup Hubs in Europe in 2024
Europe’s startup ecosystem continues to thrive, with key cities cementing their status as global innovation hubs. From established powerhouses to…
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