Europe Startup Nations Alliance

𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹: 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝘆𝗽𝗿𝘂𝘀 🇨🇾 As part of the 𝐵𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑃𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝐶𝑎𝑡𝑎𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑢𝑒, Cyprus is creating a thriving startup ecosystem with policies that attract global talent, foster entrepreneurship, and drive innovation. By introducing visa schemes for international founders and remote workers, as well as financial and expert support for startups, Cyprus is positioning itself as a hub for business growth and technological advancement. Explore the world's most effective startup policies - all in one place! 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄👉 https://lnkd.in/dp82ymX8 #Cyprus #StartupEcosystem #Innovation #BestPractices #DigitalNomads #TaxIncentives

𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲'𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝗱𝗴𝗲 🇪🇺 As Europe works to enhance its startup ecosystem, the critical question remains: How can we cultivate a more competitive, innovation-driven economy where innovative business can thrive? With just a few days until the official launch of the Startup Nations Standards Report 2024 at TechArena, ESNA is set to reveal key insights into the adoption of startup-friendly policies across Europe. The presentation will be followed by a high-level debate, delving into the report's key findings, featuring: 🔹 Jessica Rosencrantz, Minister for European Union Affairs, Sweden 🔹 Vojtech Horna, Steering Committee, SNS Report, Index Ventures 🔹 Sam Hinton-Smith, Head of Public Policy EMEA & APAC, Stripe Moderated by Mimi Billing, Europe Editor at Sifted, this session will explore the crucial role of policy, investment, and entrepreneurship in shaping Europe’s future as a global startup powerhouse. Join the conversation and stay tuned for the official launch of the SNS Report this Friday at: esnalliance.eu/standards #TechArena2025 #SNSReport

𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹: 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮 🇦🇹 Austria continues to strengthen its startup ecosystem with progressive policies that foster innovation and adaptability. As part of the 𝐵𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑃𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝐶𝑎𝑡𝑎𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑢𝑒, Austria's Regulatory Sandboxes and Flexible Company (FlexCo) initiatives provide a supportive framework for startups to test, grow, and scale. By allowing firms to experiment in a controlled regulatory environment and offering founders a more dynamic corporate structure, Austria is paving the way for a more competitive and founder-friendly business landscape. 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲: https://lnkd.in/dp82ymX8 #Austria #StartupEcosystem #PublicPolicy #BestPractices #RegulatorySandboxes #FlexCo

𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹: 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗴𝗶𝘂𝗺 BE Belgium fuels investment, innovation, and digital transformation. Through tax incentives for startups and scale-ups, deeptech funding, and payroll tax relief for R&D, Belgium empowers businesses to scale and thrive. As part of the 𝐵𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑃𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝐶𝑎𝑡𝑎𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑢𝑒, Belgium's Digital Transformation Support helps SMEs integrate new technologies, boosting efficiency and competitiveness. These initiatives create a strong foundation for sustainable growth and technological advancement. Discover how Belgium's best practices are shaping the future of innovation. 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲: https://lnkd.in/dp82ymX8 #Belgium #StartupEcosystem #Innovation #BestPractices #TaxIncentives

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽-𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰? On 21 February, ESNA will release the highly anticipated Startup Nations Standards (SNS) Report 2024 at Tech Arena 2025 in Stockholm. This report will provide a comprehensive look at Europe's efforts to create a more supportive environment for startups. Linda Capusa, ESNA’s Operations Director, will present key findings on Europe’s progress in building a startup-friendly ecosystem. Don't miss the chance to explore the latest insights. 📍 Stockholm, 21 February 🔗 Tech Arena 2025 #TechArena2025 #SNSReport #StartupEcosystem #Innovation #EU

𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗨 𝘀𝗲𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹? In one of its latest articles, EU-Startups tackles this crucial question, spotlighting ESNA’s Best Practice Catalogue as a key resource for governments looking to implement proven public policies that foster a startup-friendly environment across Europe. The Catalogue is presented as a comprehensive “𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘭𝘬𝘪𝘵 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘱 𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘴𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘴. 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘱𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘴—𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘢𝘴 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘧𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯-𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘭𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘥𝘦𝘦𝘱-𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩 𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴—𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘈𝘐 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘱𝘴”. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dUgUCkY8 #BestPracticeCatalogue #AI #PublicPolicies #EuropeTech #DeepTech

𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗻𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀? It starts with the right policies.   On 21 February, we return to Stockholm for the premiere of the Startup Nations Standards (SNS) Report at TECHARENA 2025. The report analyses Europe’s progress in adopting public policies for startups to thrive.   Linda Capusa, ESNA Operations Director, will share insights from the latest assessment, measuring Europe’s efforts through the 8 Startup Nation Standards. The report highlights key strides in supporting startups, but the real conversation begins after the premiere—how can we build Europe’s competitive edge by fostering even stronger policies?   A panel discussion will reflect on this topic, featuring prominent speakers:    Jessica Rosencrantz, Minister for European Union Affairs, Sweden Vojtech Horna, Steering Committee, SNS Report, Index Ventures Sam Hinton-Smith, Head of Public Policy EMEA & APAC, Stripe   We look forward to these discussions on how to turn Europe’s innovative potential into global success. 🌐https://www.techarena.se/ #TechArena2025 #SNSReport #Innovation #StartupEcosystem #EU

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 #BestPracticeCatalogue 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀? With 133 public policies across 38 countries and 5 continents, this free resource provides insights into the most effective strategies for startup-friendly policymaking, helping to shape policies and accelerate ecosystems. It is designed to support policymakers in three ways. 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: serves as a comprehensive repository of top-tier startup policies, acting as the central hub for all things related to startup policy. 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴: offers in-depth analysis of the key features and aspects of each policy, enabling policymakers to make well-informed, strategic choices that align with their specific context. 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲: provides a wealth of resources to help policymakers explore diverse practices from beyond the EU, guiding them in identifying what works and what doesn’t. Find out more about the Best Practice Catalogue: https://lnkd.in/dcCp4M87 

TECHARENA 2025 will feature major announcements: Linda Capusa will be presenting the premier of the upcoming SNS Report 2024. The SNS Report is a flagship initiative by ESNA that annually evaluates Europe’s progress in adopting startup-friendly policies, based on the 8 Standards of Excellence for Startup Nations. Join us at #TechArena to discuss the advancements in startup policymaking across Europe and the region’s journey toward becoming a more startup-friendly hub. https://www.techarena.se/ #SaveTheDate #Premier #SNSReport #Startups #EU

🇸🇮 𝗪𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘂𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗦𝗡𝗔'𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲: 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲 The Catalogue, a digital guide featuring 133 top policies from 38 countries, offers a free and accessible resource to help policymakers drive growth and innovation. The premier of the catalogue was held at Slovenian Startup Forum, where Arthur Jordão met the Slovenian State Secretary Matevž Frangež and João Rui Ferreira, Secretary of State of Economy of Portugal to discuss policy practices suitable for Slovenia’s business environment. Special thanks to Startup Slovenia for facilitating these important discussions and promoting cross-border knowledge sharing in policymaking. Matej Rus Ministrstvo za gospodarstvo, turizem in šport / Ministry of the Economy, Tourism and Sport Economia 𝗕𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 the Best Practice Catalogue: https://lnkd.in/dcCp4M87 #ESNA #SlovenianStartupForum2025 #BestPracticeCatalogue #PolicyCollaboration #Startups #Innovation