Europe & UK

TL;DR: Most startup grants Europe has to offer are national: each country runs its own innovation agency with grants, vouchers, stipends, and soft loans for locally registered companies. Germany, France, and Spain have well-known early-stage programs, while the UK has shifted from open grants to themed competitions. EU-level programs sit on top as a second,…

TL;DR: EU startup grants are non-dilutive funds paid from European Union programs such as Horizon Europe, the EIC, Eurostars, and Digital Europe, often through national agencies or smaller “cascade” calls. They range from tens of thousands of euros to multi-million awards, and most require a company registered in an EU member state or associated country….