'We won’t just compete, we’ll lead' – EU launches it's much hyped startup-scaleup strategy

Norrsken Brussels co-founder Willem Vriesendorp and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Photo: Press.
28 maj 2025
14:09
After months of deliberations, the Commission on Wednesday unveiled the EU's startup and scaleup strategy.

Key measures include the proposed "28th regime" for unified company rules across the EU and a fund for deeptech and high-growth companies.

If successful, the strategy could lead to "a DeepSeek moment for Europe," Norrsken Brussels co-founder Willem Vriesendorp tells Impact Loop.

"It’s time for Europe to become a startup powerhouse."

That’s the opening message of the European Commission’s most ambitious initiative yet to transform the EU into a global hub for high-growth ventures.

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