Start-ups and scale-ups are crucial for Europe’s competitiveness. They often introduce to the market breakthrough innovative solutions capable of tackling the existing societal challenges. However, they still face barriers affecting their growth, including difficulties in accessing private capital in the EU and selling seamlessly across the single market. This initiative will propose a set of policy, financial and legislative measures to improve and simplify framework conditions for start-ups and scale-ups.

To contribute to the Call for evidence (open for feedback until 17 March 2025) click here: EU Start-up and Scale-up Strategy