30 European Consortia Secure €200M for Climate, Ocean Missions

In the first half of 2025, significant funding activity has been observed across various European startup ecosystems with a strong focus on innovation and growth. The European Union's Horizon Europe Missions program has awarded over €200 million to 30 consortia working on climate adaptation and ocean restoration projects, aiming to build resilience and sustainability by 2030. Meanwhile, the Croatian startup ecosystem has seen slower early-stage funding compared to 2024 but continues advancing with notable rounds totaling €17.02 million, particularly in cybersecurity and web application development sectors. Slovakia's startup scene ranks 16th in Eastern Europe, supported by investors focusing on AI-driven solutions for reading enhancement, decision-making, and clean water technologies, although exact funding totals for H1 2025 were not specified. Poland's startup ecosystem has experienced a very active first half of 2025 with a growing number of funding rounds and strong Series C investments, building on the momentum from 2024's unicorn emergence. These developments illustrate a vibrant and expanding Central and Eastern European tech landscape, supported by both public and private financing aimed at fostering innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation.