Startup policy, European sovereignty, and cooperation between startups and industry are crucial for building a resilient Europe. By fostering innovation and funding (as well as by strengthening ties between emerging startups and established industries), Europe can enhance its global competitiveness while securing its independence and future growth. Public procurement appears as a powerful tool for this purpose as it sits at the heart of these priorities: it is a powerful scale-up lever for startups, propels innovation, and incentivizes European cross-border consortia—thereby strengthening Europe’s competitiveness.
Speakers / Participants
- Chloé Poisbeau, COO, Alice&Bob
- Marc Wietfeld, CEO, ARX Robotics
Romy Schnelle, Managing Director, High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF)