# Startup Lighthouse

> Startup Lighthouse was a Startup Europe initiative running in 2018-2019 that helped European technology startups explore foreign markets through sector-specific Deep Dive Weeks, matchmaking, mentoring, conference access and international scouting missions. It was delivered by a consortium and funded through Horizon 2020.

- **Founded:** 2018
- **Headquarters:** Dublin, Ireland
- **Products:** Deep Dive Weeks, Scaling Manager support, Europass, International scouting missions, Lighthouse Awards
- **Notable:** Closing report: nine Deep Dive Weeks and 120 supported startups from more than 600 applications., Closing report: more than 2,000 leads for clients, partnerships and collaborations., Closing report: supported startups raised more than €8.3 million to date; this is not a causal estimate.

## Products & services

- **Deep Dive Weeks** — Short, sector-specific market immersion programmes with qualified introductions, mentoring and local ecosystem access.
- **Scaling Manager support** — Tailored assistance before, during and after visits, including scheduling and following up business meetings.
- **Europass** — Access to European technology conferences and invitation-only opportunities for selected participants.
- **International scouting missions** — Selected startup delegations to New York, Silicon Valley and Israel.
- **Lighthouse Awards** — Recognition and investor exposure for selected participating startups; the 2019 event included Top 20 awards.

## Achievements

- Closing report: nine Deep Dive Weeks and 120 supported startups from more than 600 applications.
- Closing report: more than 2,000 leads for clients, partnerships and collaborations.
- Closing report: supported startups raised more than €8.3 million to date; this is not a causal estimate.
- Closing report: community of more than 3,000 investors, startups, policymakers, mentors and ecosystem builders.

## Latest updates

- **2019-09** — Participant account describes a five-day Israel mission in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
- **2019-10** — Co-organised the Scaling Masterclass in Madrid on 1 October, alongside Soft-Landing.
- **2019-12** — EU-funded project ended on 31 December 2019.
- **2020-05** — CORDIS closing report published/updated on 12 May 2020; this is a reporting date, not new programme activity.

## Links

- Website: http://www.startuplighthouse.eu
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-lighthouse/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/eu_lighthouse
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/startuplighthouse

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