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Artificial intelligence is increasingly operating in a dual-use context, where the same capabilities support both civilian innovation and security applications. This article explores how AI is reshaping Europe’s dual-use technology landscape—and what it will take to turn innovation momentum into strategic capability.
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Open-source AI is rapidly transforming how artificial intelligence is built and deployed—offering transparency, adaptability, and sovereignty at a moment when these capabilities matter more than ever. A new report, The Open-Source AI Landscape, developed under the StepUp Startups project , maps this fast-growing ecosystem and examines Europe’s position within it. The study re...
Issued by: DEEP Ecosystems Project: MED‑Hubs – Blue Economy in the Western Mediterranean (EU‑funded) Submission deadline: 18 December 2025 Submission email: [email protected] 1. Background DEEP Ecosystems is implementing the EU‑funded MED‑Hubs project to strengthen the Blue Economy ecosystem in the Western Mediterranean. As part of this initiative, we will expand and p...
Startups are more than just new businesses; they are vital contributors to Europe's innovation potential and economic dynamism. A newly released report, Ease of Doing Startups in the EU-27: A Path Towards Enhanced Competitiveness and Innovation, examines how startups navigate the regulatory, financial, and administrative landscape of the European Union. Supported by the Europ...
A new StepUp StartUps report, Untapped Opportunities for European Venture Capital: Pension Funds and Sovereign Wealth Funds, highlights how Europe can bridge its scale-up financing gap by unlocking institutional investment. The study reveals that EU pension and sovereign wealth funds—managing trillions in assets—remain underrepresented in venture capital. Through smarter regu...
