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Alien’s nature is to never stop at the surface. We focus. We dive. We analyse. Just as there are no limits to innovation, there are no limits to knowledge and curiosity. What differentiates us is our eagerness to expand our boundaries and make it familiar ground.

July 4, 2023

EIC Winners Announced: 51 Companies Secure EIC Funding for Impact-Driven Innovations

The European Innovation Council (EIC) has announced the winners of its highly anticipated funding program. Following a rigorous selection process, 51

June 28, 2023

The Anatomy of a Venture Studio: Exploring the Structure and Operations

Venture studios have emerged as a powerful model for nurturing and supporting startups in today's dynamic business landscape. With their unique approa

June 27, 2023

Alien’s Partnership with HTXL: Revolutionizing Deep Tech Ventures for Societal Impact

In a world grappling with complex challenges, the need for innovative solutions has never been greater. HighTechXL (HTXL), an organization based in th

June 13, 2023

A Guide to Financial Planning for Innovation Startups

The company's ability to meet its financial commitments even in times of severe discontinuity is the main guarantee of the health of the business. Thi

June 1, 2023

Here’s Why Every High Tech Startup Should Consider Hiring an Innovation Consultancy!

In the rapidly evolving and highly competitive landscape of tech-innovation start-ups, securing adequate funding is not just important but imperative

May 23, 2023

FROM MDGS TO SDGS: ACCELERATING PROGRESS TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE IN TIMES OF CRISIS

Back in 2000, the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) were adopted with the objective of reducing poverty and improving the lives of the world's poore

September 6, 2022

2022: A Crisis for the VC Market and the EIC Fund?

2022: A year of turbulent waters for the VC market  2022 is so far representing a tedious year for the VC world. VCs have slowed down first investmen

July 27, 2022

Climate change: how can innovation help mitigate the effects?

Europe is currently facing some of the most extreme weather seen on the continent, with scorching temperatures, severe droughts and raging wildfires.

June 28, 2022

EIC Accelerator: stats from March cut-off and June submissions, and programme updates from the past month

After completing its transition from the pilot phase to a fully-fledged programme in 2021 under Horizon Europe, the EIC Accelerator closed its second

May 17, 2022

Almost 10 years later: How well has the EIC Accelerator, Europe’s most ambitious innovation funding programme, evolved?

The EIC Accelerator – a funding opportunity for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with game-changing innovations that are not yet ready to be commer