ESNA Forum 2025

ESNA Forum 2025: Shaping the Future of the European Startup Ecosystem

The ESNA Forum 2025, hosted in partnership with FPS Economie, will mark an important step forward in Europe’s collective effort to strengthen its startup and scaleup ecosystem. Building on the outcomes of the 2024 edition in Brussels, this year’s event will move from strategy to implementation, following the announcement of the EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy in May, placing a strong emphasis on measurable progress and shared learning.

The event will take place on 26th and 27th November in Brussels and it is structured over two days - the first day is dedicated to Members, while the second day is open to the public. It will bring together policymakers, startup associations, and ecosystem leaders from across Europe to review advancements on the eight Startup Nations Standards, exchange best practices, and identify opportunities for deeper cross-border cooperation. By creating space for dialogue and collaboration, the Forum will support Member States in translating commitments into concrete results.

The ESNA Forum will serve as a high-level platform to assess progress and renew Europe’s ambition to empower its startups as the cornerstone of competitiveness and sustainable growth.