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September 13, 2023

Which European universities boast the best-funded founders?

Europe’s academic hotspots for founders that bring in funding

Sadia Nowshin

4 min read

Universities are a hotbed for innovation, as curious minds have the space to think up the next big thing and meet like-minded cofounders. Whether it’s the university spinout scene — that sees companies created by academics commercialising their research — or the group of alumni who decide to found companies after graduating, independent of their alma mater, Europe is awash with entrepreneurial talent.  

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Sadia Nowshin

Sadia Nowshin was a reporter at Sifted covering foodtech, biotech and startup life. Follow her on X and LinkedIn

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