3. The Core Challenge
Fragmented Entrepreneurial Eco-System in Europe
Single Nationality Start-Ups – No European Vision
Local limits on access to co-founders, resources,
expertise & markets
Limited collaboration at the entrepreneur and
institutional level
4. Programme Key Actions
12 one-week-long intensive startup scrums over 2015-2016
12 weeks training on a virtual accelerator platform to get
startups "incubator ready“
2 Annual challenge finals to connect with investors and
successful tech entrepreneurs
6 Month extension to support active startups to progress to
market readiness.
5. Participation Key Figures
1,049 applicants with 426 participants from 25 member states
31% Female
Total Number of teams 86
26 Finalists
21 Start-ups still active
9 Investors
11. Final Reflection
Europe needs to promote, support, and embed a
culture whereby international start-up teams are
within the realm of the possible for young
entrepreneurs
Only through the direct experience of intercultural
and international collaboration in entrepreneurial
projects can boundaryless and truly European-wide
horizons become the standard for the young
European Entrepreneur
