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Funding the AI Economy—a new report developed under the StepUp Startups project—shows AI has moved to the center of global
Co-funded by the European Union under EMFAF-2025-PIA-FLAGSHIP, Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena (UPCT) jointly with DEEP Ecosystems, Region de Murcia, FMRM,
Europe is experiencing a surge in AI talent—but also facing fierce global competition. A newly released report, Shaping the Future
AI is no longer confined to private companies—it is reshaping how governments serve citizens. A newly released report, The Opportunity
AI in business is no longer confined to core operations—it is transforming the support functions that keep companies running. A
DEEP's annual flagship report on founder mobility and Europe's most desired startup locations. Since 2016 the Startup Heatmap Europe report
University spin-offs are not just startups; they are powerful engines driving Europe's deep tech ecosystem. A newly released report, Spin-offs:
Despite Europe's thriving startup ecosystems, fragmentation remains a major obstacle to growth. Regulatory hurdles, market segmentation, and uneven resource distribution
DEEP supports cities and regions to build cutting-edge innovation ecosystems. In 2022, we partnered with the City of Mainz (Germany)
Matera, Italy In 2022, the city of Stockholm embarked on an ambitious endeavour to position itself as a centre for