Accelerating Europe – Startups backed by the EU’s Framework Programmes: Grants and Direct Equity Support, Mar 2025

The report analyzes startups backed by the European Union's framework programmes, including grants and direct equity support.

Key findings include that Horizon Europe (FP9) is the world's largest innovation funding programme, startups supported by this programme have created significant economic value but received only 5% of total EU research and innovation funding, and these startups operate in key sectors such as Climate Tech, Deep Tech, AI, Biotech, and Space. Recommendations include increasing funding for startups, simplifying support mechanisms, and enhancing startup visibility through events and digital platforms.