
S9+ launches Dublin Statement: Europe needs an open economy and a simple rulebook
Ireland, October 2026 – Ahead of the AI Summit in Dublin, The S9+ Coalition are joining forces behind a common vision for European AI leadership.

Ireland, October 2026 – Ahead of the AI Summit in Dublin, The S9+ Coalition are joining forces behind a common vision for European AI leadership.

Luxembourg, June 2026 – The S9+ Coalition participated in the D9+ Ministerial Meeting hosted under the Luxembourg Presidency, bringing together ministers, government representatives, businesses and

Europe’s startup ecosystems are calling for a fundamental shift in the EU’s competitiveness agenda, warning that fragmentation, regulatory complexity, and a widening capital gap are

We are thrilled to welcome Scale Ireland as our newest associated member, bringing the voice of Irish tech founders to the forefront of the D9+ policy conversation. The S9+ is covering all countries in the coalition to push for a competitive, startup-friendly EU driven by the digital frontrunner nations.

The historic city of Gdańsk served as the backdrop for this year’s Infoshare, where the S9+ Coalition hosted two high-stakes panel debates.

At S9+, our mission has always been to close Europe’s competitiveness gap by fostering an environment where innovation and entrepreneurship can thrive. Today, we are

LUXEMBOURG – Following our impactful Summit in Lisbon, the S9+ Coalition is thrilled to announce that our next bi-annual gathering will take place in Luxembourg

BRUSSELS – At the packed Plein Publiek venue today, the annual Allied For Startups & S9+ Policy Summit delivered a stark message to European legislators:

As Portugal assumes the D9+ Presidency, the S9+ coalition of startup organisations urges Europe to act decisively to close its growing competitiveness gap with the

On 16 – 17 October, the S9+ Coalition lands in Lisbon to host our bi-annual local S9+ Summit and present our key policy priorities to

One year after the Draghi Report, Europe is still falling behind. The gap to the US and China is widening. However, the solutions are within

Startup organisations from the D9+ countries, collectively known as the S9+ coalition, have published the official S9+ Declaration ahead of the D9+ meeting in Amsterdam
