Recent meetings
| Date | Commissioner / Cabinet | Topic | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov 2025 | Henna Virkkunen Executive Vice-President | 28th regime | — |
| 11 Nov 2025 | Henna Virkkunen Executive Vice-President | 28th regime | SRC |
| 25 Apr 2025 | Andras Inotai Acting Principal Adviser | Second meeting of the European Startup and Scaleup Forum. Discussion on the draft building blocks of the EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy structured along the identified obstacles and possible solutions. | SRC |
| 25 Apr 2025 | Marc Lemaitre Director-General | Second meeting of the European Startup and Scaleup Forum. Discussion on the draft building blocks of the EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy structured along the identified obstacles and possible solutions. | — |
| 25 Apr 2025 | Andras Inotai Acting Principal Adviser | Second meeting of the European Startup and Scaleup Forum. Discussion on the draft building blocks of the EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy structured along the identified obstacles and possible solutions. | — |
| 25 Apr 2025 | Marc Lemaitre Director-General | Second meeting of the European Startup and Scaleup Forum. Discussion on the draft building blocks of the EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy structured along the identified obstacles and possible solutions. | SRC |
| 05 Feb 2025 | Michael McGrath Commissioner | Commissioner McGrath met the representatives of the European Startup Network to discuss the 28th regime. | — |
| 05 Feb 2025 | Michael McGrath Commissioner | Commissioner McGrath met the representatives of the European Startup Network to discuss the 28th regime. | SRC |
| 30 Jan 2025 | Andras Inotai Acting Principal Adviser | Forthcoming consultation process on the EU Startups and scaleups strategy | — |
| 30 Jan 2025 | Andras Inotai Acting Principal Adviser | Forthcoming consultation process on the EU Startups and scaleups strategy | SRC |
| 25 Oct 2023 | Isidro Laso Ballesteros Cabinet member | Innovation and startups | — |
| 25 Oct 2023 | Isidro Laso Ballesteros Cabinet member | Innovation and startups | SRC |
| 09 Oct 2023 | Isidro Laso Ballesteros Cabinet member | Preparations for Event with startups for Commissioner Vălean in Bucharest on 8 December | — |
| 09 Oct 2023 | Isidro Laso Ballesteros Cabinet member | Preparations for Event with startups for Commissioner Vălean in Bucharest on 8 December | SRC |
Mission & Goals
The European Startup Network is the largest startup organization in Europe, with circa 40 member associations. It unifies national and regional startup associations to create a common voice for European startups so that more can start, scale, and succeed in Europe. With no funding from US hyperscalers, it offers an independent, European view of startup, scaleup and tech policy topics.
EU Legislative Interests
Digital economy and society. Trans-European Networks. International co-operation and development. Research and innovation. Regional policy. Single market. New European Innovation Agenda Digital Markets Act Digital Services Act 28th Regime / EU Inc. Capital Markets Union / Savings & Investment Union Startup and Scaleup Act. Innovation Act Digital Fairness Act
Communication Activities
Publications of white papers and joint statements with other NGOs and organizations. Participation to EC and EP events (e.g., EIC Summit, roundtables, public consultations). Meetings with representatives of EC and EP. Main current influencing activities directed at the EU institutions: ESN is a member of the Startup Forum, a circle of stakeholder organizational representatives convened by Commissioner Zaharieva to give expert input for the upcoming Startup and Scaleup strategy. The ESN has also been a member of the DG-JUST-FOR-GROWTH forum, convened by Commissioner McGrath's cabinet.
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
We are not member of associations, (con)federations, networks or other bodies.
Organisation Members
Our members are national and regional startup associations listed here: https://europeanstartupnetwork.eu/members/