TechnologyPublished: 8 July 2026 at 12:36

EIC-backed startups turn international exposure into real business

While many startups find international trade fairs yield few tangible results, those supported by the European Innovation Council's Business Acceleration Services are proving otherwise.

For many startups, international trade fairs and corporate meetings consist mainly of handshakes, business cards, and hopeful follow-ups that rarely lead to concrete outcomes. However, startups and scale-ups backed by the European Innovation Council (EIC) Business Acceleration Services are demonstrating that international exposure can indeed translate into tangible business results. Recent evidence shows that these companies are turning the connections and visibility gained at such events into real commercial success.

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