The digital revolution is not only about large tech companies but also essentially about start-ups and SMEs that provide or use digital solutions. SMEs are vital to the European economy, making up 99% of Europe's businesses and accounting for two-thirds of total employment. The variety is huge,...

For over 20 years promoting entrepreneurship and encouraging new enterprises has been one of the priorities of the European Union and its Member States and a variety of measures have been put in place to support would-be entrepreneurs and newly established businesses. As well as creating the...

This Annex, accompanying the study's Final Report, presents a comprehensive analysis of ecosystems. It is based on desk research and 103 interviews with different stakeholders, including EU policymakers, Member State representatives, business associations, SMEs, research organisations, and experts.

The SME Instrument supports market-creating innovation in small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) with significant growth potential and global ambitions. As part of Horizon 2020 - the EU's €80 billion Research and Innovation funding programme - it will invest €3 billion in 7,500 companies...