Conferences and summits: How to go from startup to scaleup? Experiences and future perspectives

Event Overview

The European Commission’s Directorate-General for Research & Innovation and the OECD Science, Technology and Innovation Directorate will co-host the joint conference “How to go from startup to scaleup? Experiences and Future Perspectives\". This hybrid event will bring together key stakeholders to explore challenges and policy solutions for fostering Europe's startup ecosystem.

Event Details

Date: Thursday 10 April 2025

Time: 14:00 - 18:00 (CEST)

Location: Berlaymont, Rue de la Loi 200, Walter Hallstein Room, 1000 Brussels, Belgium

Languages: English

Description

This event will highlight key findings from the EU-funded OECD project, \"Building a Robust Innovative Entrepreneurship Ecosystem for a Digital and Green Economy\" (BRIDGE). The BRIDGE project focuses on assessing and strengthening Europe’s innovative startup ecosystem, particularly in the digital and green technology sectors.

By analysing the entire life cycle of startups, from their creation to their exit, the project identifies challenges, opportunities, and policy recommendations for fostering a more supportive and dynamic startup environment.

The conference will feature a presentation of the BRIDGE project’s final findings, followed by a panel discussion with experts on policy implications for Europe’s startup ecosystem.

For those attending in person, a welcome coffee will be offered before the event, and the discussions will conclude with an opportunity for networking at the end of the event.