Marietta Grammenou

@EU_Commission - communicating EU research & innovation policies @EUScienceInnov | @SAISHopkins alumna | Views are mine

[Ekaterina Zaharieva @EZaharievaEU]

🚀President @vonderleyen highlighted @iceye_global in #SOTEU - an example of what Europe can achieve when talent, public funding and private investment come together. @rmodrzewski and @pekkalaurila met through Erasmus and ICEYE began with an idea around satellite imagery. (1/3)

[EU Science & Innovation 🇪🇺 @EUScienceInnov]

Two new proposals adopted today aim to create better conditions for innovators so that they can grow & succeed in the EU.

- The European Innovation Act
- The Proposal for a Council Recommendation on regulatory sandboxes

See how we’ll make it possible! 🔗https://t.co/TS9gqV0arm

[Ekaterina Zaharieva @EZaharievaEU]

Europe has the talent, the research and the startups.
Now we need to turn that strength into commercial success.
We adopted the European Innovation Act and a Recommendation on regulatory sandboxes.
Our message: Trust our innovators. Build Europe’s future with them. 🇪🇺 (1/2)

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

We are tabling two packages - two major shifts for Europe’s economic leadership.

Our EU Innovation Act will help start-ups access finance and navigate the world of R&D procurement.

And we are revamping public procurement rules.

Making them simpler, clearer and more focused on our environmental, social and innovation goals.

And, where it matters, on Made in Europe.

https://t.co/WdFx07uN5V

https://t.co/77EirjEUJh

[Ekaterina Zaharieva @EZaharievaEU]

🚀 Great news for space & innovation in Europe! The Exploration Company led by a female founder and CEO has raised a record $450M Series C, with the Scaleup Europe Fund among the lead investors, backing reusable spacecraft and its rocket engine. (1/2)

[Ekaterina Zaharieva @EZaharievaEU]

Today marks a defining moment for European startups and scaleups 🇪🇺
Thank you to everyone who built the momentum behind EU Inc. — a true bottom-up movement.
We heard you. This is for you. (1/4)

[EU Science & Innovation 🇪🇺 @EUScienceInnov]

Launching EU Inc. a single, truly European company structure to make EU the best place to launch, fund & scale a business. We also set EU-wide definitions for innovative enterprises, startups & scaleups to help get funding, tax relief & procurement chances https://t.co/a71zoi19F8

[EU Science & Innovation 🇪🇺 @EUScienceInnov]

On 18 March, we’ll propose EU Inc. a single, truly European company structure, for businesses to invest & operate effortlessly across the entire EU. We’ll help companies by defining what makes a company a startup or a scaleup, because innovation must get targeted support.

[EU Consumer Affairs @EU_Consumer]

The EU Inc. will turn the promise & potential of the Single Market into a reality that businesses can truly rely on.

A unified set of rules across the 🇪🇺 to make it easier to start, scale, succeed & stay in Europe.

Some key takeaways from the open public consultation👇

[EU Justice @EU_Justice]

The EU Inc. will turn the promise & potential of the Single Market into a reality that businesses can truly rely on.

A unified set of rules across the 🇪🇺 to make it easier to start, scale, succeed & stay in Europe.

Some key takeaways from the open public consultation 👇

[EU Science & Innovation 🇪🇺 @EUScienceInnov]

The European Innovation Act & EU Inc are coming - simpler rules, faster scaling & a single digital-first framework to make the EU the best place to build a business. Less hassle. More speed & success. Innovation shouldn’t get stuck in red tape. We’re fixing it.

#ChooseEurope

[EU Science & Innovation 🇪🇺 @EUScienceInnov]

Attracting talent for innovation is key to the success of the EU Startup & Scaleup Strategy. The Recommendation encourages simpler procedures & better access to information for international minds. We're making it easier for researchers, founders & entrepreneurs to #ChooseEurope.

[EU Science & Innovation 🇪🇺 @EUScienceInnov]

Talent is the keystone of competitiveness! To lead in the tech race, we must attract global skilled professionals.

A key element of our EU Startup & Scaleup Strategy, the Visa Policy Strategy simplifies processes for the brightest global minds to #ChooseEurope.

[Ekaterina Zaharieva @EZaharievaEU]

And this is only the beginning. Working as Team Europe, we are scaling efforts to attract global research talent:
• 101 national and regional funding and support schemes across Europe
• Over €1 billion in funding opportunities. (4/4)

[Ekaterina Zaharieva @EZaharievaEU]

💶 Choose Europe is now backed by nearly €900 million in EU funding — €400 million more than announced in May 2025. Strong growth in interest in EU programmes, with ERC applications from US scientists up by 400% (Advanced Grants) and 230% (Consolidator Grants). (3/4)

[Ekaterina Zaharieva @EZaharievaEU]

This includes measures to:
🔹 Significantly shorten processing times — from 90 to 30 days for startup founders, innovative entrepreneurs, and researchers
🔹 Strengthen intra-EU mobility for researchers
🔹 Open the EURAXESS online job market to startup founders. (2/4)
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[Ekaterina Zaharieva @EZaharievaEU]

We continue to deliver on what we promised in the Startup and Scaleup Strategy. Now it’s time to simplify how Europe attracts talent. The College has adopted a Visa Strategy and recommendations on attracting talent, launching the Blue Carpet initiative under Choose Europe. (1/4)

[Ekaterina Zaharieva @EZaharievaEU]

The real task is completing the Single Market for startups and scaleups.
A big thank you to the startup community, investors, researchers, and Member States for your energy, ideas, and constant push to do better. Your contributions are shaping what comes next. 🇪🇺🚀 (3/3)

[Ekaterina Zaharieva @EZaharievaEU]

What’s coming next is decisive for Europe’s innovation future:
✅ the 28th regime;
✅ the Innovation Act, establishing EU INC;
✅ the Visa Strategy & Recommendation to attract top talent under Choose Europe. (2/3)

[Ekaterina Zaharieva @EZaharievaEU]

Proud to have chaired today the 3rd Startup Forum on the progress of the Startup & Scaleup Strategy.

We’re moving from discussion to delivery: the vast majority of measures will be implemented in 2026. (1/3)