DEEP’s annual flagship report on founder mobility and Europe’s most desired startup locations. Since 2016 the Startup Heatmap Europe report is a trusted source for startups, investors and policy-makers on how founders view the interconnections between startup hubs on the continent.
How To Become Europe’s Innovation Capital
DEEP supports cities and regions to build cutting-edge innovation ecosystems. In 2022, we partnered with the City of Mainz (Germany) and supported the mayor-endorsed application to become recognized as Europe’s most innovative city. As a result, Mainz reached the formidable second place as European Rising Innovative city. DEEP Ecosystems works with cities and their representatives
Driving Mediterranean AgriFood Innovation: DEEP Ecosystems’ and Johan Jörgensen’s Success Story
Matera, Italy In 2022, the city of Stockholm embarked on an ambitious endeavour to position itself as a centre for impact innovation in Europe. For this purpose, the city of Stockholm commissioned DEEP Ecosystems to join the initiative. Collaborating closely with Jenny Berthling and the team from Invest Stockholm, the objective was to devise a
Collaborate on Climate Innovation: The EIT Climate-KIC ClimAccelerator
In the face of escalating climate challenges, the role of innovation and entrepreneurship has never been more critical. As we navigate towards a net-zero, resilient future, the power of human ingenuity becomes a beacon of hope. Collaborate with Climate-KIC on ClimAccelerator, a groundbreaking global program designed to transform cleantech start-ups into successful, impactful businesses. With a decade of
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Supporting Policy Transformation in Europe
Funded by the European Commission, DEEP Ecosystems jointly with Innova Next SLU (Barrabés.biz), Leibniz IRS, Startup Europe Regions Network (SERN), and EU Startups would lead the Preparatory Action on “European Start-ups 2.0 – Taking Europe’s start-up economy to the next level through data-driven insights, research and events†now branded as StepUP Startups.
Madrid’s Rise as the Southern Hub for Growth and Internationalization
Insights on the the startup ecosystem of the Madrid metropolitan area, as featured in the Startup Heatmap Europe Report 2023 by DEEP Ecosystems.
Raising Funds & Diversity
With only roughly 13% of Europe’s founders being female, diversity remains a challenge across the board for ecosystems everywhere. Despite progress in recent years, the financing gender gap remains a significant challenge for female entrepreneurs around the world. Read expert’s opinion to explore the causes and consequences of the gender gap in startup financing, check the effectiveness of existing gender parity instruments, and find out strategies for bridging the gap and creating more opportunities for women-led startups to access the capital they need to grow and thrive.
Empowering Social Entrepreneurs in Romania and Beyond
This community spotlight celebrates the achievements of our DEEP Ecosystem Community member, Raluca Preluca, Co-Founder and Community Manager of Consolid8.
Tech Saves the World: Instruments to Tackle Societal Problems
Accelerators, fab labs and hackathons – tech tools are increasingly being used by public and aid institutions to develop innovative solutions for social good. However, to create sustainable innovation for development, we need to move beyond hackathons. Explore the existing approaches towards solution of societal problems and their efficiency for creation of scalable innovation that strives toward the sustainable future.
Manufacturers in Europe and Metaverse
Already today, large segments of the population rely on digital connections for work, education, health care, daily commercial and social transactions. Industry experts expect these technologies to quickly expand beyond the gaming industry and deeply affect consumer behavior as well as the way we interact, work, learn, and live. How Europe’s industry can get ready for this new revolution?