Synergies
A collaborative project initiated by a consortium of six countries to connect and educate investors on scaling up startups. Over a two-year period, the project aims to empower investors with the knowledge and resources needed to drive the growth of startups globally, fostering innovation and contributing to economic development.
The project aims to attract and connect actors of ‘modest’ and ‘moderate’ innovation ecosystems of Wielkopolska (PL), Lithuania (LT) and Andalusia (ES) to strong innovation hubs in Europe. atTRACTION strives to create a long-term community of investment ecosystem actors engaged in the growth of deep-tech companies on a different level of development and creating thematically focused deal flows for stronger development of deep-tech innovations in Europe.
The acquisition of innovation by public and private organisations enables better and more efficient service delivery to citizens and customers. These organisations can acquire innovation via direct procurement from the market when a mature solution is available. However, frequently public and private buyers have unmet needs that require innovative solutions that are not yet in the market.
InnoBuyer is a Coordination and Support Action, funded by the European Union, that aims to become a testing ground and benchmark towards the implementation of a demand-driven methodology that brings together Challengers (public and private organisations) and Solvers (SMEs), to jointly co-create innovative solutions, and speed-up the procurement of innovation.
The (public) procurement of innovation (POI) provides expertise, guidance, tools and networks connecting the business and public sectors. The EU-funded PROCEDIN project will accelerate POI adoption in two critical areas of innovation – circular economy and green mobility – in the context of European cities’ innovation for sustainability and resilience agendas.
X2.0 is a deeptech growth programme that seeks to ensure the scaling up of EU deeptech startups by providing custom, industry-focused, growth programme that will act as a catalyst in delivering market-ready applications and technology solutions in 5 key impact areas: Manufacturing & Circular Economy, AgriTech, HealthTech & BioTech, Smart Cities and Sustainability, and Data & A.I.
The project will distribute €1.5M in innovation and scaling up services to 50 deep-tech startups and will contribute to the offering of the EIC program. From November 2022 to November 2024 X2.0 will launch five open calls.
The X2.0 is a sustainable legacy project of X-Europe and aims to leverage its predecessors’ established ecosystem, network, proven innovation action/Startup Europe methodology, and learnings, to generate a next-gen coordination action mechanism.
The SynergistEIC project is part of the EIC’s attempts to scale up companies in Europe and specifically to connect local digital and deep tech startup ecosystems across the EU. Through tailored, hands-on support, the project will increase the network, influence, scale and ability of a select group of European Greentech startups, notably in the sectors of climate-tech, clean-tech, circular economy and agri-food, to access investment and growth opportunities such as the EIC Accelerator, and ultimately to drive towards the EU’s Net Zero goals.
AccelerAction is on a mission to connect and empower European DeepTech ecosystems. Guided with the unique methodology rooted in an open science approach, AccelerAction aims to bring business and innovation opportunities to the doorstep of every DeepTech startup and accelerator in Europe.
Women TechEU A 2-year is an EU-funded project supporting women leading deep tech startup companies from Europe and Associated Countries. Our mission is to create a more gender-balanced entrepreneurship ecosystem. Diversity drives innovation, and we are here to provide women in deep tech with more opportunities, resources, and support to thrive. The project will launch 4 calls for applications over the span of 2 years which, following a rigorous evaluation process, will result in a total of 160 beneficiaries.
The project aims to foster a dynamic early-stage investment ecosystem across Central and Eastern Europe. This initiative focuses on empowering start-up support organisations, drawing local and international investors, and proactively disseminating success stories to encourage ongoing cross-border collaboration. Strategically executed under the auspices of Horizon Europe — the European Union’s premier research and innovation programme — the two-year initiative aims to catalyse sustainable economic growth and health innovation in the region.
The project bridges the gender gap in entrepreneurship by linking investors with women-led companies in less innovative regions. The initiative aims to improve funding access, build networks, and enhance Europe’s innovation ecosystem.
Open Horizons is a Horizon Europe–funded initiative that supports women-led deep-tech and digital startups from across Europe. The project offers up to €55,000 in equity-free funding, along with expert mentorship and the opportunity to collaborate on pilot projects with major European corporations. By fostering cross-border partnerships and connecting startups with investors and industry leaders, Open Horizons aims to accelerate innovation and scale impactful deeptech solutions.
EmpoWomen is a two-year initiative funded by the European Commission under the Horizon Europe programme. It aims to support and accelerate 25 women-led deep-tech startups from emerging markets, outermost regions, and associated countries in Europe. Through mentorship, funding, and networking opportunities, the project empowers female entrepreneurs to scale their innovations and fosters a more inclusive deep-tech ecosystem.
Supernovas is a project dedicated to increasing female representation in entrepreneurship and investment by providing education, community support, and inspiration from role models.
FINEST SCALEUP project, coordinated by the FinEst Centre for Smart Cities and funded under the Horizon Europe Programme, aims to establish a cross-border, inclusive, and gender-equal deep tech innovation ecosystem across Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, and Poland. Focusing on green and sustainable technologies, the initiative seeks to support startups and entrepreneurs in showcasing innovative solutions, attracting investment, and accessing global markets. By addressing funding gaps in less connected and developing innovation ecosystems, particularly for women-led ventures, FINEST SCALEUP endeavors to enhance the scalability potential of deep tech solutions in the Baltic Sea Region.
IN4SFS (Establishing Investment Network for Startups & Entrepreneurs Focused on Green & Sustainable Technologies) is a Horizon project focused on boosting cross-border investments and providing startups with the resources they need to grow and thrive. We are connecting startups with international investors, offering access to markets and resources beyond borders and boosting growth and expansion. We are helping startups grow in Romania, Turkey and Greece, and connecting them with investors from more innovative countries in Europe. We are all about building bridges between innovative ecosystems and helping green tech startups scale globally.
The project aims to connect DeepTech startups with investors across borders, fostering sustainable growth and co-investment opportunities in emerging and moderate innovation ecosystems. The project bridges investment gaps by promoting transparency, inclusion, and collaboration between local ecosystems and foreign investors. Through research, strategic orientation, and the promotion of visibility, CO-INVESTIN empowers underserved markets and amplifies their investment potential. Its flagship Digital Tool offers tailored
roadmaps, market insights, and soft-landing support to guide investors through regulations, incentives, and high-potential opportunities across Europe, making investment ecosystems more accessible and interconnected.
Train4ESG aims to fill in the gap in ESG professional education by developing a novel training programme for ESG investments. The course will provide fintech and other digital finance professionals with the skills they need to understand, assess, validate, and monitor ESG projects. That way, the project will contribute to an increased number of effective ESG investments and will help the accelerated approval and implementation of ESG-related business plans.
