Reports

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:
The Connectivity of Startup Ecosystems in Europe
Despite Europe's thriving startup ecosystems, fragmentation remains a major obstacle to growth. Regulatory hurdles, market segmentation, and uneven resource distribution
Supporting Policy Transformation in Europe
Funded by the European Commission, DEEP Ecosystems jointly with Innova Next SLU (Barrabes.biz), Leibniz IRS, Startup Europe Regions Network (SERN),
Raising Funds & Diversity
With only roughly 13% of Europe’s founders being female, diversity remains a challenge across the board for ecosystems everywhere. Despite

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