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WARSAW - In a strategic move to secure the continent’s technological future, a high-level summit concluded in Warsaw this Mid-March, successfully bridging the gap between emergency wartime support and long-term integration The Accelerating Autonomy with European...

In an era where the internet defines how we connect, work, and live, the European Commission’s Next Generation Internet (NGI) initiative is charting a bold path forward. With over €140 million invested since 2019, NGI has empowered more than 1,000 projects and...

Every great story starts with a good idea. Meet HECLab: The digital heartbeat of art-driven innovation in the food sector, bridging technology and a healthier future through an online platform that promotes the adoption of digital technologies. Bridging the Innovation...

The journey from deep-tech innovation to a successful market exit is a complex process. For many companies, success depends on the right timing, a strong product, and a clear market strategy.S-Labs after 10 years of continuous development and market adoption, Appartme...

After three years of hard work, the ZDZW closes strong, making substantial progress in advancing the manufacturing industry through innovative inspection solutions and the development of new business models.  The ZDZW project was an ambitious European effort funded...

While securing investment is crucial for innovative startups, understanding how different investor types and their levels of ownership or control can impact a company's Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) status is equally important to losing the large range of...

Working in Europe: An overview The European Union offers extensive opportunities for organisations to foster innovation through different EU initiatives, such as networks, funding programs, and already funded projects. Navigating this ecosystem strategically can be...

European small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are facing a new cybersecurity landscape. The NIS2 Directive, an updated EU cybersecurity law, is expanding its reach beyond large corporations and critical infrastructure, now encompassing many SMEs. If your business...

At automatica 2025, Europe’s premier automation event, the Startup Arena became the central hub for connecting innovators, investors, and industry leaders. Hosted by FundingBox, this year’s event was a remarkable demonstration of Europe’s commitment to advancing its...

The European Innovation Council (EIC) has announced a new €20 million funding initiative to support Ukrainian deep-tech startups and SMEs, building on the foundation established by the Seeds of Bravery (UASEEDs) project. This new funding stream aims to accelerate the...

The rapid expansion of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure has brought with it significant vulnerabilities to cyber-physical threats, raising serious concerns about the resilience of both charging systems and the wider smart power grid. A striking example of...

This article highlights the complexities of the EU's SME definition, which is crucial for accessing significant funding and benefits. It warns against common self-assessment errors, emphasising that incorrect data, oversight of group company structures,...

10 years of making funding open. Now, the next chapter begins. When we started FundingBox, our mission was simple: make funding accessible, transparent, and fair. Over the past decade, with 15,000+ applications processed and €230M under management, we’ve shown that...

EU open calls and funding programs are a fantastic opportunity for startups to scale, innovate, and grow. However, the application process can be tricky, and many startups make avoidable mistakes. From submitting generic proposals to misunderstanding EU funding terms,...

A new vision on access to public funding and investment opportunities An approximation to facilitate access to public funding and EU-wide cross-border investment opportunities with simplicity, transparency, and trust. On May 28, 2025, the EC published the EU Startup...

In today’s globalized economy, multicultural teams are the norm, not the exception. Yet cultural differences still lead to costly miscommunication and failed collaborations. This article explores key insights from The Culture Map by Erin Meyer, helping startups, SMEs,...

  This article explores the discrepancy between the EU's strong focus on startups and scaleups as drivers of innovation and the absence of a unified legal definition for these entities at the EU level, which is relevant to determine eligibility for various EU...

54% of consumers say they need to understand a company’s value before making a purchase decision. In today’s highly competitive and saturated marketplace, standing out is no longer optional—it’s essential. However, many companies face challenges in defining theirs....

Every year, billions of euros in public funding remain untapped across Europe. According to the European Parliament, only 52.5% of the financial resources allocated to major EU cohesion funds for 2014–2020 had been paid out by the end of the period, leaving nearly...

C-SHIELD: Revolutionizing Chemical Hazard Detection with Multi-Sensor FusionThe current landscape of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) detection is riddled with limitations. These systems often miss low-concentration threats, trigger false alarms,...