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June 24, 2022

The European Commission has a big new plan for startups. Here’s what you need to know about it

The new strategy aims to simplify access to finance, improve innovation ecosystems and retain talent, especially for deeptech startups


Zosia Wanat

5 min read

Image of EU flags outside the European Commission building in Brussels

European policymakers are going to publish the most comprehensive plan so far for how to help European startups grow and compete globally. 

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Zosia Wanat

Zosia Wanat was a senior reporter at Sifted. She covered the CEE region and policy. Follow her on X and LinkedIn

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