Bringing Europe to the lead of the global startup ecosystem
About ESNA
We connect the dots between the European Commission, Member States Governments and National Entrepreneurship bodies, actively working to shape the European Union Agenda for Entrepreneurship.
The Declaration
27 European nations signed a declaration and committed to advance the startup agenda through 8 game-changing standards
For the EU to achieve technological sovereignty, startups must evolve into successful SMEs and large corporations. This requires a supportive environment, as outlined in a foundational declaration by the European Commission, Member States, and stakeholders, essential for the EU's transition to a resilient, digital economy.
Europe is rising to the challenge and implementing 8 game-changing standards.
- 12
Countries allow for the creation of a business for less than 100 EUR
- 18
Countries have national digitalization strategies in place
- 27
Regulatory sandboxes in place across EU countries
The Startup Nation Standards (SNS) Report thoroughly examines initiatives and challenges within Europe’s startup ecosystem. It aims to map the progress towards fostering an innovative and supportive environment for startups, analyzing the adoption of eight Startup Nation Standards across member states and evaluating their efforts in implementing these standards.
Helping Europe become a global leader in the startup ecosystem.
