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CALL FOR PROPOSALS Development of Blue Economy Website & Digital Platform (MED‑Hubs Project)

Issued by: DEEP Ecosystems Project: MED‑Hubs – Blue Economy in the Western Mediterranean (EU‑funded) Submission deadline: 18 December 2025 Submission

Making Europe Work for Startups

Startups are more than just new businesses; they are vital contributors to Europe's innovation potential and economic dynamism. A newly

How Institutional Investors Can Power the Next Wave of Innovation: Pension Funds and Sovereign Wealth Funds

A new StepUp StartUps report, Untapped Opportunities for European Venture Capital: Pension Funds and Sovereign Wealth Funds, highlights how Europe

Funding the AI Economy: Europe’s Window to Lead

Funding the AI Economy—a new report developed under the StepUp Startups project—shows AI has moved to the center of global

Maritime Innovation for Smart Specialisation in the Western Mediterranean

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’s AI Talent Revolution: Growth, Gaps, and Global Competition

Europe is experiencing a surge in AI talent—but also facing fierce global competition. A newly released report, Shaping the Future

How AI is Redefining Public Services in Europe

AI is no longer confined to private companies—it is reshaping how governments serve citizens. A newly released report, The Opportunity

How AI is Transforming Business Support Processes in Europe

AI in business is no longer confined to core operations—it is transforming the support functions that keep companies running. A

Launch of the Startup Heatmap Europe Report 2025

DEEP's annual flagship report on founder mobility and Europe's most desired startup locations. Since 2016 the Startup Heatmap Europe report

Unleashing the Power of University Spin-Offs in Europe's Deep Tech Revolution

University spin-offs are not just startups; they are powerful engines driving Europe's deep tech ecosystem. A newly released report, Spin-offs: