GSS EU Science Funding Gateway

The action supports co-designed programmes of activities, of at least two (2) years, proposed by business acceleration service providers and/or investor networks and clubs, located in less connected innovation ecosystems (‘modest’ and ‘moderate’) and innovation hubs (‘strong innovators’ and innovation leaders’), to facilitate the entry of funders in less connected innovation ecosystems through activities, for example:

• market orientation / introduction programmes for European investors, including establishment of central points of information for foreign investors providing them with knowledge on the ecosystem’s establishment conditions, incentives, tax and legislation;
• assistance to foreign EU and international investors / Venture Capitalists, including women investors, during the whole process of investment, from the pre-entry stage until the exit, by ensuring support in administrative, legal, linguistic and cultural issues;
• organisation of European and worldwide international business forums, conferences and events to attract and connect international with local investors;
• peer-matching of investors and other networking activities to encourage joint ventures;
• a repository of best practices of market entry facilitation for international investors;
• a list of recommendations for local authorities and European regulators to better address investors’ entry challenges and facilitate cross-border deals.