More than a decade of work across European innovation finance, ecosystem development, and programme implementation. Eurocrowd’s impact is defined by its contributions to policy development, ecosystem building, European programmes, and the practical implementation of innovation funding systems.
European crowdfunding and alternative finance
Through long-term engagement in the European crowdfunding ecosystem, Eurocrowd has contributed to:
- early-stage development of crowdfunding frameworks in Europe
- stakeholder dialogue with EU institutions and national authorities
- market development and ecosystem formation activities
- discussions contributing to the evolution of the European Crowdfunding Service Providers Regulation (ECSPR)
This work supported the recognition and development of crowdfunding as part of Europe’s broader innovation finance landscape.
Policy and institutional engagement
Eurocrowd has participated in European-level discussions and stakeholder processes related to:
- crowdfunding regulation and market development
- SME finance and access to capital
- Capital Markets Union (CMU)-related discussions
- digital finance and financial innovation
- alternative investment ecosystems
This engagement has taken place through consultations, expert contributions, and collaborative ecosystem initiatives.
EU programmes and project work
Eurocrowd has contributed to European-funded projects across multiple programmes, including:
- Horizon 2020
- Horizon Europe
- Erasmus+
- FP7
- CIP
- LIFE
Roles have included:
- project implementation and coordination support
- ecosystem development and stakeholder engagement
- dissemination and communication activities
- capacity building and training
- applied innovation finance expertise
These projects have addressed themes such as:
- access to finance for SMEs
- entrepreneurship ecosystems
- sustainability transitions
- financial innovation and digitalisation
- regional and local development
Ecosystem development and convening
Eurocrowd has supported ecosystem development through conferences, workshops, and stakeholder initiatives across Europe.
Key activities included:
- CrowdCon conference series
- stakeholder workshops and policy dialogues
- ecosystem forums and knowledge exchanges
- programme-related dissemination events
These initiatives have connected policymakers, platforms, investors, researchers, and ecosystem organisations.
Publications and knowledge work
Eurocrowd has contributed to a broad range of publications including:
- policy reports and market studies
- books on crowdfunding and alternative finance
- EU project outputs
- practitioner guides and knowledge materials
This work has supported understanding and development of innovation finance systems in Europe.
From ecosystem building to implementation
Over time, Eurocrowd’s work has evolved from ecosystem formation and policy engagement toward implementation-focused support for funding systems and innovation environments. This includes a stronger emphasis on how systems function in practice, and how policy frameworks translate into operational delivery.