GSA is excited to attend ViennaUP, returning from 18–22 May 2026, with a renewed focus on health tech in Austria’s capital. As part of a broader ecosystem of interconnected events, ViennaUP spans dozens of independently hosted formats across Vienna’s innovation landscape, covering themes from impact investment and peace tech to diversity, scaling, and beyond.

After joining the GSA Alumni network, Flomics Biotech continues to demonstrate how innovation in healthtech can evolve beyond the global stage.

After competing for the Best Fintech Startup at the Global Startup Awards, Payhawk continues to demonstrate why they stand out as a leading force in Europe’s fintech ecosystem. As the company enters 2026, it is not only scaling its operations but also reinforcing its position through innovation and growing global relevance.

GSA alumni for Startup of the Year in editions 7 and 8, Too Good To Go is bringing its mission to fight food waste to Japan, marking its first market in Asia and the 21st country in which the company operates globally.

The Global Startup Awards (GSA), the world’s largest independent startup ecosystem platform, proudly announces the completion of all regional competitions for Edition 11.

Since being named Startup of the Year at the Global Startup Awards in 2016, Grab has continued to strengthen its position as one of Southeast Asia’s most influential technology platforms.

When innovators gathered in Stockholm for TechArena 2026, one message defined the week: Europe is entering a new innovation cycle, and collaboration will determine who leads it.

On the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we celebrate the remarkable progress women are making in STEM fields around the world.

When Emata was awarded Best Newcomer by the Global Startup Awards in 2023, it was recognised as one of the most promising fintechs emerging from Africa; a company combining technology, impact and a deep understanding of local financial realities.

In a milestone announcement at the World Economic Forum in Davos, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced  what many of Europe's innovation ecosystems have long hoped for: the European Union is moving forward with “a new truly European company structure”, named “EU-Inc”.

The Global Startup Awards (GSA), the world’s largest startup ecosystem platform, proudly announces that the 11th edition of its Global Grand Finale will be held on May 7–8, 2026, as part of the EU-Startups Summit at the Mediterranean Conference Center in Valletta, Malta.

Oura Ring 4 Ceramic marks a new chapter in wearable health tech, bringing together innovation, personalization, and premium materials in a discreet smart ring.

Kry has been recognised by Time Magazine as one of the world’s most innovative healthtech companies, highlighting its impact on the future of digital healthcare.

BasiGo has opened its third Shell-hosted charging station in Kenya at Athi River, advancing electric mobility infrastructure beyond Nairobi's city limits along a critical regional transport corridor.

European startups face a fragmented regulatory landscape across 27 markets, creating barriers to innovation and growth. Unified regulation could unlock Europe's full potential as a competitive hub for high-growth entrepreneurship.

UiPath Test Cloud is introducing agentic testing that combines AI agents with human expertise throughout the QA lifecycle. This approach enables autonomous end-to-end testing, transforming how organizations handle both traditional and complex testing challenges.

Grab is piloting high-accuracy GPS in Singapore to deliver lane-level navigation. This upgrade aims to boost precision, reliability, and efficiency for drivers and users.

A new partnership between Spirii and Tellus Power Europe is accelerating the rollout of smart, scalable EV charging across Europe. This collaboration unites top-tier hardware with a powerful charging platform.

GSA hosted the inaugural Clusters Meet Regions Copenhagen, bringing together Europe’s cluster leaders, startups, and innovators. The two-day event featured collaboration, strategic insights, and two memorable live GSA Stars Podcast recordings.

Lunar has become the first Scandinavian company to receive MiCA authorization for crypto services, bringing EU-regulated digital asset trading to the Nordic region through its Lunar Block platform.