1、How to build a European tech stackREPORTScaling European tech championsEurope must urgently build a robust European tech stack to safeguard its technological sovereignty and close the productivity gap with global leaders like the US and China.Despite a large market,world-class talent,and an ecosyste

2、m with 250 unicorns,Europe struggles to produce globally competitive tech giants due to fragmented regulations,financing gaps,and market barriers.The second valley of death,characterized by limited funding during scale-up phases,highlights the disparity between European and US investment levels,with

3、 US scale-ups receiving five times more funding.Regulatory fragmentation and cultural diversity increase complexity for cross-border expansion,causing many European firms to bypass their home markets in favor of more unified regions.However,Europe shows significant potential in sectors like micropro

4、cessors,AI,and quantum computing.Companies such as ASML,Infineon,and emerging startups like Mistral AI and Pasqal demonstrate the regions capacity to lead in key technology domains.Strategic investment in these areas is crucial to prevent foreign acquisitions and maintain long-term competitiveness.A

5、chieving this vision requires a unified roadmap aligning public and private efforts.Priority actions include harmonizing regulations across member states,boosting venture capital funding,and establishing pan-European innovation hubs.Initiatives like the European Chips Act and the proposed ARPA-like

6、agency can accelerate progress by fostering innovation and addressing ecosystem gaps.Success depends on collaboration between policymakers,private investors,and industry leaders.By focusing on high-impact sectors and nurturing a cohesive ecosystem,Europe can develop tech giants that drive global com