The EU has created a number of online networks and platforms for ICT innovation ecosystem players, such as start-ups, accelerators, venture capitalists, etc. These networks and platforms allow businesses and organisations in different EU Member States to connect, exchange contacts and ideas, and participate in shared initiatives and events.

In 2022, EU4Digital launched the EaP Startups ecosystem platform in partnership with Dealroom. The platform provides macro-level trends and trusted insights into the ICT innovation ecosystem to support data-driven policy making, match startups with potential investors and much more, benefitting a broad range of users:

• Government institutions and policy makers
• Venture Capitalists, angel investors and other investors
• Start-ups and scale-ups
• Researchers and journalists
• Universities, service providers, accelerators.