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 (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.

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 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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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’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.

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.

eBikeLabs and Voi have launched a joint R&D program to enhance e-bike performance through intelligent software. The partnership integrates advanced motor control technology with fleet operations to improve rider comfort, energy efficiency, and sustainability.

A new alliance between Clevenergy and Spirii is accelerating Italy's shift to electric mobility. The partnership delivers turnkey charging solutions that combine robust local service capabilities with smart energy management, making EV infrastructure accessible and efficient for businesses across the country.

Speedinvest is incredibly rewarding, but its biggest challenge is the long path to liquidity. Speedinvest has launched tailored continuation funds to address this gap.

BOOKR Class, a proud GSA alumni, has been selected for UNICEF’s Learning Cabinet, earning top recognition as a trusted EdTech solution ready to scale globally and transform children’s education.

Innovation pulsed through Málaga as the region’s boldest minds took center stage at the inaugural GSA South Europe Awards Ceremony.

Speedinvest has welcomed Will Wells as Partner, bringing his founder background and global investment experience to strengthen the company’s deep tech strategy across AI, climate, defence, robotics, space, and computing.