ADVANCE: Progress and Future of the EU’s Startup and Scaleup Ecosystem

The ADVANCE conference, focused on the development of the European startup, scaleup, and deep-tech ecosystem, will take place in Dublin, Ireland, on December 7–9, 2026. The event will bring together company founders, investors, policymakers, universities, large corporations, and innovation agencies to assess progress to date and identify barriers hindering the growth of European technology companies. Discussions will focus in particular on access to financing, the development of university spin-offs, technological sovereignty, and strengthening Europe’s global competitiveness.