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Startup Europe Regions Network

A European network of regional stakeholders committed to developing a culture of social and economic innovation. 

SERN is a non-profit association with the primary objective of fostering regional collaboration by overseeing EU-funded projects centred around innovation, sustainable development, youth engagement, and the transition to a greener and more digital-oriented society. 

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Our mission

Provide an interconnected platform that facilitates collaboration among regional authorities, innovation and development agencies, universities, and dedicated associations to foster social and economic innovation in line with European Union policy priorities. We support our members by offering services for EU proposals writing and project management, as well as by creating the conditions for stakeholders’ engagement and community activation. 


What we do

Foster networking between regional actors dedicated to social and economic innovation.
Collect and share EU policy developments.
Mobilization of EU funding.
Support to the implementation of EU Projects.

Our Vision

The European Union is in the position to lead and foster the necessary innovations to respond to the 21st century social, environmental, and economic ‘Grand Challenges’ such as climate change, green & digital transitions, demographic change and inclusive societies. SERN aims to be the driver of a network engaged in contributing to tackling these challenges and that is committed to putting the European Union at the forefront of global positive change.  

How SERN can help you?

Profile Raising

Use SERN to raise your profile in Brussels and promote your activities and events

EU Funding

Use SERN to put forward ideas, find potential partners and identifying strategic partnerships

Policy Guidance

Use SERN to anticipate relevant EU policies and provide articles

Collective Intelligence

Use SERN for early information on policy, funding opportunities, and public consultations

Become a SERN member

Membership of SERN is open to any legal representative of European Regions, development agencies, universities or any other legal entities that contribute to the development and implementation of regional policies toward startups and entrepreneurship in Europe 

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    • About SERN
    • Meet the team
    • Meet the Board
  • Our Impact
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  • Get Involved
  • News & Events
    • EU Innovation Brief
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      • Awards
      • Webinars
  • Contact
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