On September 9, 2026 the European Commission proposed a new European Innovation Act to help startups and scaleups finance and grow in the EU. It would create a common EU IP-valuation framework and a digital IP marketplace, targeting about €35M in admin savings and €10.2B per year in new IP-backed venture and debt financing.
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European Commission proposes Innovation Act to unlock €10.2B/year for startups
Why this matters for founders
EU founders should track this proposal as it moves through legislation; IP-backed financing and simplified R&D procurement could become a new funding route for asset-light, IP-rich startups.
Source: European Commission
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