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TOO GOOD TO GO ENTERS JAPAN, MARKING ITS FIRST EXPANSION INTO ASIA
GSA alumni for Startup of the Year in editions 7 and 8, Too Good To Go is bringing its mission to fight food waste to Japan, marking its first market in Asia and the 21st country in which the company operates globally.
Global Startup Awards Announces Global Finalists for Edition 11 Ahead of Historic Grand Finale at EU-Startups Summit
The Global Startup Awards (GSA), the world’s largest independent startup ecosystem platform, proudly announces the completion of all regional competitions for Edition 11.
GRAB’S CONTINUED MOMENTUM WITH ELECTRIC MOBILITY AND STRATEGIC ACQUISITIONS
Since being named Startup of the Year at the Global Startup Awards in 2016, Grab has continued to strengthen its position as one of Southeast Asia’s most influential technology platforms.
GSA AT TECHARENA 2026: CELEBRATING EUROPE’S STARTUP INNOVATION
When innovators gathered in Stockholm for TechArena 2026, one message defined the week: Europe is entering a new innovation cycle, and collaboration will determine who leads it.
SHAPING THE FUTURE: WOMEN INNOVATORS MAKING WAVES IN STEM
On the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we celebrate the remarkable progress women are making in STEM fields around the world.
FROM ACCESS TO ACCOUNTABILITY: HOW EMATA IS BUILDING TRUST IN UGANDA’S DIGITAL FINANCE ECOSYSTEM
When Emata was awarded Best Newcomer by the Global Startup Awards in 2023, it was recognised as one of the most promising fintechs emerging from Africa; a company combining technology, impact and a deep understanding of local financial realities.
EUROPEAN COMMISSION UNVEILS EU–INC, THE NEW STARTUP FRAMEWORK
In a milestone announcement at the World Economic Forum in Davos, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced what many of Europe's innovation ecosystems have long hoped for: the European Union is moving forward with “a new truly European company structure”, named “EU-Inc”.
THE GLOBAL STARTUP AWARDS FINALE AT EU-STARTUPS SUMMIT 2026
The Global Startup Awards (GSA), the world’s largest startup ecosystem platform, proudly announces that the 11th edition of its Global Grand Finale will be held on May 7–8, 2026, as part of the EU-Startups Summit at the Mediterranean Conference Center in Valletta, Malta.
ŌURA PUSHES WEARABLE HEALTH TECH FORWARD WITH ITS NEW OURA RING 4 CERAMIC
Oura Ring 4 Ceramic marks a new chapter in wearable health tech, bringing together innovation, personalization, and premium materials in a discreet smart ring.
KRY RECOGNISED AS ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST INNOVATIVE HEALTHTECH COMPANIES
Kry has been recognised by Time Magazine as one of the world’s most innovative healthtech companies, highlighting its impact on the future of digital healthcare.
BASIGO EXPANDS KENYA'S EV INFRASTRUCTURE WITH NEW CHARGING STATION IN ATHI RIVER
BasiGo has opened its third Shell-hosted charging station in Kenya at Athi River, advancing electric mobility infrastructure beyond Nairobi's city limits along a critical regional transport corridor.
EUROPE'S REGULATORY CHALLENGE: HOW UNIFIED RULES CAN UNLOCK STARTUP GROWTH
European startups face a fragmented regulatory landscape across 27 markets, creating barriers to innovation and growth. Unified regulation could unlock Europe's full potential as a competitive hub for high-growth entrepreneurship.
HOW UIPATH TEST CLOUD IS REVOLUTIONIZING QA THROUGH AGENTIC AUTOMATION
UiPath Test Cloud is introducing agentic testing that combines AI agents with human expertise throughout the QA lifecycle. This approach enables autonomous end-to-end testing, transforming how organizations handle both traditional and complex testing challenges.
GRAB UNVEILS HIGH-PRECISION GPS TRIAL IN SINGAPORE
Grab is piloting high-accuracy GPS in Singapore to deliver lane-level navigation. This upgrade aims to boost precision, reliability, and efficiency for drivers and users.
SPIRII AND TELLUS POWER JOIN FORCES TO ACCELERATE EV CHARGING IN EUROPE
A new partnership between Spirii and Tellus Power Europe is accelerating the rollout of smart, scalable EV charging across Europe. This collaboration unites top-tier hardware with a powerful charging platform.
CLUSTERS MEET REGIONS COPENHAGEN HAS OFFICIALLY WRAPPED
GSA hosted the inaugural Clusters Meet Regions Copenhagen, bringing together Europe’s cluster leaders, startups, and innovators. The two-day event featured collaboration, strategic insights, and two memorable live GSA Stars Podcast recordings.
LUNAR SECURES LANDMARK MICA AUTHORIZATION AS SCANDINAVIA'S FIRST LICENSED CRYPTO PLATFORM
Lunar has become the first Scandinavian company to receive MiCA authorization for crypto services, bringing EU-regulated digital asset trading to the Nordic region through its Lunar Block platform.
GSA JOINED EEN 2025 TO STRENGTHEN EUROPE’S STARTUP LANDSCAPE
The EEN Annual Conference 2025 brought together key leaders focused on strengthening Europe’s SME and startup landscape. GSA’s CEO Kim Balle participated to support these efforts with its international insights and ecosystem-building experience.
UIPATH EARNS TIME MAGAZINE RECOGNITION FOR PIONEERING AGENTIC AUTOMATION PLATFORM
UiPath’s groundbreaking agentic automation platform has earned a spot on TIME’s Best Inventions of 2025, marking a major leap forward in how enterprises harness intelligent automation for real-world impact.
SCALE-UP EUROPE 2025 HIGHLIGHTS
GSA joined Scale-Up Europe 2025 with a dynamic pitch competition that showcased Nordic innovation and highlighted the need for stronger scale-up conditions across Europe.