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The European tech sector faces its next challenge
As capital markets are becoming more mature in several European countries, the new challenge for startups is securing talent. Still, remote working, business solutions and upcoming EU policies could disrupt the landscape.
Digital Brief powered by Google: DSA centralised, Data Act leak, political chips, digital footprints
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Galvanised French tech sector eyes capitalisation heavy-weights
France presented its shining performance and ambitious plans to stay at the top of the tech industry for years to come in front of French and European tech players at France Digital Day on Wednesday (22 September) in Paris. EURACTIV France reports.
Belgian start-up scene calls for ‘life support’ amid COVID-19 crisis
More than 400 founders and leaders of Belgian start-ups have launched a call on the country's federal and regional governments to support startups and scaleups with additional government aid to avoid their decline during and after the coronavirus pandemic.
European innovation council ramps up with improved pilot phase
The European Commission announced on Monday (18 March) new changes to the European Innovation Council and a budget increase to €2 billion, to improve and encourage entrepreneurs and innovation in Europe.
Greek startup turns to e-solutions to address low recycling rates
A Greek startup company is exploring innovative ways of rewarding consumers who recycle, a move that could help address the lack of recycling culture in Greece.
EU copyright directive means trouble for our startups
Startups in Europe can only be successful if they have solid rules in the online space. But in an attempt to limit the power of tech giants, the European Union risks hampering the next generation of European startups too, writes Lenard Koschwitz.
How do we help Europe’s young entrepreneurs?
Overly flexible labour markets and poor quality jobs are harming the European economy, not making it more competitive. Restoring the social safety net for entrepreneurs would benefit us all, writes Agnes Jongerius.
EIT chief: ‘You don’t build Silicon Valley overnight’
As the Commission unveiled a new set of measures to support startups in Europe on Tuesday (22 November), Martin Kern, interim director of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), warned that building the “right ecosystem” will not happen overnight.