30 Amendments of Carlos ZORRINHO related to 2023/2110(INI)
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 a (new)
Citation 6 a (new)
– having regards to the European Innovation Council (EIC) established under the Horizon Europe Regulation (EU) 2021/695).
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the Commission has various initiatives in place aimed at promoting entrepreneurship, innovation and digital transformation in the EU, such as the start-up and scale-up initiative, eco- innovation scoreboard, Knowledge & innovation Communities (KICs), the European cluster collaboration platform, the digital decade and the digital single market strategy, ;
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the EU is committed to improving its industrial and technological competitiveness in the global market and recognises the need to reinforce its position through sustained support for the growth of start-ups and scale-ups as those can foster innovation and further the objectives of green and digital transition;
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on the Commission, in cooperation with the Member States, to propose harmonised and broad definitions of a start- up and a scale-up respectively, based on scalability and taking into account how they differ from one another and the clear distinction between them and SMEs;
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Is convinced that dedicated definitions will increase the opportunities for support through measures that are tailored to the specific needs and features of start-ups and scale-ups andby boosting their access to European capital markets and private investors; calls on the Commission to develop a comprehensive European start- up and scale-up strategy that promotes innovation and addresses the challenges faced by start-ups and scale-ups in the EU;
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the Commission, in cooperation with the Member States, to assess how start-ups and a scale-ups respectively can contribute to the EU’s decarbonisation objectives and factor in their role in planning processes such as the National Energy and Climate plans
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission and the Member States, as part of the upcoming SME relief package, to identify ways to introduce further financial incentives aimed at promoting the adoption of technology by start-ups and scale-upnd explore synergies between national and European initiatives aimed at promoting technology innovation and dissemination by start-ups and scale-ups in the private and the public sectors;
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to develop comprehensive policies, regulations and strategies that are aligned with the European start-up and scale-up initiative and foster a favourable environment for start-ups and scale-ups, encompassing access to finance and technology, regulatory simplification, talent retention and acquisition, and support for internationalisation; through the Digital Single Market.
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Welcomes the creation of the European Innovation Council Fund to support innovative start-ups; and bring new funding opportunities, ensuring that the processes to apply and the use of the EICF are startup-friendly
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Emphasises the critical role of start-ups and scale-ups in fostering innovation and technological advancement across various sectors, including digital technologies, artificial intelligence, clean energy, biotechnology, and advanced manufacturing
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to assess the barriers which start-ups and scale-ups face in accessing finance and tailor funding application processes in a way that allows project developers to easily access finance.
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Calls on the Commission to explore ways in which start-ups and scale- ups can be supported in follow-up planning for implementing the innovations they have developed.
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes the EU’s objectives concerning the Net Zero Industry Act2 and calls on the Commission to consider how additional fiscal incentives could be put forward forto increase the competitiveness of European start-ups and scale-ups, in order to encourage investments in net-zero technologies and participation in net-zero projects and facilitate the deployment of net-zero technologies in EU industrial green value chains; _________________ 2 Commission proposal of 16 March 2023 for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on establishing a framework of measures for strengthening Europe’s net-zero technology products manufacturing ecosystem (Net Zero Industry Act) (COM(2023)0161).
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Urges the Commission to enhance the funding mechanisms for start-ups and scale-ups, including public procurement and the provision of grants, loans and venture capital, and to explore the possibility of optimising and/or reorienting existing funds to target European start-ups and scale-ups more effectively, including special call for projects for deeptech and greentech and the possibility of establishing a dedicated European start-up and scale-up fund;
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Encourages the European Investment Fund andBank group, including the European Investment Fund as well as national development banks to increase their investments in start-ups and scale- ups, particularly those operating in emerging and high-potential sectors;
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to develop comprehensive plans and strategies on how to harvest technology innovation enabled by start- ups and scale-ups in order to promote competitiveness and reduce emissions.
Amendment 120 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Member States and the Commission, where applicable, to establish entrepreneur and angel investors-friendly tax regimes, incentives and simplified administrative procedures to attract and retain talent, incentivise investment and scalability, and encourage entrepreneurship;
Amendment 123 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Highlights the significant impact late payments have on cash flow for start- ups and scale-ups and the use of digital solutions to facilitate increased invoice transparency and faster invoice payments
Amendment 129 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Urges the Commission and the Member States to support initiatives that promote digital and industrial skills, cooperation, knowledge sharing, entrepreneurship and mentorship at all levels of education, equipping individuals with the necessary knowledge and competencies to thrive in the digital age, and allowing for the creation of a pan- European start-up visa;
Amendment 131 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Urges the Commission and the Member States to finance communication campaigns to promote the jobs in digital and industrial environments, with a specific focus on attracting more female talents in these sectors
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Stresses the importance of safeguarding the principle of non- discrimination, promoting diversity and inclusivity within the start-up and scale up ecosystem, ensuring equal opportunities for all, including young people, established professionals and underrepresented groups
Amendment 145 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Recommends the establishment of regional start-up ecosystems that support local entrepreneurship, innovation hubs and incubators, and leverage each region’s strengths and resources; Recommends that such regional start-up ecosystems become a forum for ecosystem leaders to exchange ideas and best practices
Amendment 149 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Notes the success stories of start- up ecosystems in other regions, such as Silicon Valley, Tel Aviv, and Shenzhen, and the lessons learned from their experiences,
Amendment 150 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17b. Encourages the Commission and Member State to put in place measures and initiatives that foster an innovation ecosystem by enhancing the cooperation between academia, national labs, larger businesses, funding agencies and enabling consortia building.
Amendment 156 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. As part of the Financial Data Access Framework, calls on the Commission to work with industry to establish consistent and harmonised standards for financial datasets and a framework ensuring a more trusted, efficient, and innovative financial data sharing across businesses, third parties and governments to promote sound financial management of small businesses
Amendment 158 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Urges the Commission to consider additional measures to ensure that start-ups and scale-ups are able to access and use data for research and to apply AI technology to solve day-to-day challenges, and that they benefit from the widest possible range of public and private data sets; to contribute to the objectives of the green and digital transitions
Amendment 163 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Encourages the Commission to ensure the swift, harmonised and effective implementation of recent digital regulations, notably the Digital Services Act, the Digital Markets Act, the Data Act and the upcoming Artificial Intelligence Act, to assess the financial and administrative costs imposed on start-ups and scale-ups to evaluate their impact and effectiveness.
Amendment 165 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Encourages the Commission to appoint start-up and scale-up contact points in relevant DGs to better coordinate dedicated policies
Amendment 169 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Implores the Commission to develop and adopt a ‘Start-up Test’, along the same lines as the SME Test that it adopted in 2021, in order to better assess the impact of legislation focusing on innovation, financing and competitiveness;, ensuring overregulation doesn’t disincentivise starting up in Europe.
Amendment 178 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Urges the Commission to accelerate the execution of its action plan for the Capital Markets Union to increase liquidity on European public markets and incentivise scale-ups to list on European stock exchanges.