European Union

Wie ze zijn

Over

De Europese Unie financiert via Horizon Europe onderzoeks- en innovatieprojecten in Europa. Met een budget van €95,5 miljard voor 2021-2027 richt het programma zich op versterking van wetenschappelijke en technologische capaciteiten, innovatie en prioriteiten voor burgers. Horizon Europe draagt bij aan de Europese Green Deal, digitale en duurzaamheidstransities, en crisisbestrijding. De EU ondersteunt ook de toegang van kmo's tot risicokapitaal via programma's als InvestEU en het European Tech Champions Initiative, gericht op mobilisatie van privé-investeringen in prioritaire beleidsterreinen, zonder zelf als traditioneel venturecapitalfonds op te treden.

Investeringsprofiel

Investeringsthese

The EU's investment philosophy is centered on strengthening scientific and technological leadership, fostering innovation, and addressing major societal and global challenges. It seeks to achieve measurable goals with concrete impact on citizens' daily lives, particularly through mission-oriented approaches within Horizon Europe. The Union also strives to create a more robust equity investment market for startups and scale-ups, providing diverse funding opportunities at reduced costs and supporting strategic technologies.

Ticketgrootte

€10M - €30M (for EIC STEP Scale-Up)

Sweet spot

Innovative projects and companies aligning with EU policy priorities (e.g., Green Deal, digital transformation), and addressing global challenges, with a focus on scientific excellence. Innovative SMEs and small mid-caps are key beneficiaries.

Wat ze toevoegen

["Significant funding for research and innovation (€95.5 billion budget)","Support for strategic European policy priorities (Green Deal, digital, sustainability)","Access to the European Research Area and extensive networks","Leveraging private investments through initiatives like InvestEU","Support for SMEs and innovative firms to access venture capital","Facilitating access to alternative public and private funding opportunities via STEP Seal"]

Fases

Early-stage R&D · Seed · Growth · Scale-up

Geografische focus

Europe

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