18 May 2026
CESAER presents input paper on 28th regime
CESAER, the association of European universities of science and technology, has published an input paper to the European Parliament on the proposed EU Inc. framework, or "28th regime", calling for the new European company form to support science-based startups, university spinouts and deep tech ventures.
The proposed EU Inc. framework aims to create a new, optional European company form to make it easier for companies, in particular startups and scaleups, to start, operate, attract investment, retain talent and scale across the Single Market.
CESAER welcomes the proposal as a timely contribution to Europe’s simplification, competitiveness and Single Market agenda. In its input, CESAER underlines that EU Inc. should not be treated only as a company creation tool. If designed well, it can become an important enabling framework to help Europe turn world-class science, technology and talent into competitive companies, resilient value chains and long-term prosperity.
The input calls on the European Parliament to ensure that EU Inc. works for science-based startups, university spinouts and deep tech ventures, and that it remains simple, optional, trusted by investors and coherent with Europe’s wider research, innovation and industrial agenda.
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