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Sicily is an island known for its vibrant lifestyle, rich culture, and world-renowned cuisine. Yet beyond its heritage and charm, the island is steadily carving out a reputation as a…

European food retail remains one of the most dynamic and strategic sectors within the continental economy, with grocery sales in Europe growing by around 2.4% in 2024 and food sales volumes…

Editor’s Note: This post was created in collaboration with and with financial support from EIT Food. On 25 November, the Demo Day of the Empowering Women in Agrifood (EWA) programme took place…

Editor’s Note: This post was created in collaboration with and with financial support from EIT Food. On 20 November 2025 concluded the six-month Empowering Women in Agrifood (EWA) programme concluded with Demo…

Editor’s Note: This post was created in collaboration and with financial support from EIT Food. On 11 November, the Empowering Women in Agrifood (EWA) 2025 Demo Day programme took place in…

After more than two years, over one hundred episodes, and countless insightful conversations, the EU-Startups Podcast is marking a new milestone. Our final episode of the year is also a…

This week on the EU-Startups Podcast, we sit down with Karim Saleh, Co-founder and CEO of Cerrion. This Zurich-based company is building agentic AI that watches factory lines around the…

As Europe accelerates the deployment of AI across its economy, the gap between labour-market demand and available AI skills is becoming a structural constraint on growth. While most national strategies…

Finding funding for a startup doesn’t always mean pitching to venture capitalists or maxing out credit cards. This article explores 18 unconventional funding sources that many founders overlook, featuring insights…

Effective communication stands as the foundation of resilience for growing startups facing inevitable challenges and market shifts. This article presents eighteen battle-tested practices gathered from experienced founders and executives who…