Future Unicorn Awards
A record of European ambition
years of defining the next generation
companies represented this year
companies nominated since 2018
combined value of nominated companies
capital raised by the alumni cohort
alumni that became unicorns
One institution. Three frontiers.
THE AWARD CEREMONY
Six hundred guests. Six European Commissioners in the record presenting the award. Ministers, funds, founders, and every national trade association in the room. Be in the room where Europe’s next technology champions are recognised — 3-4 February 2027, Brussels.
THE GEOGRAPHY
YOUR WAY IN
For Investors and Institutions
Spot the companies Europe should be watching by joining the Jury
Join the jury to help evaluate Europe’s strongest scale-ups on growth, strategic value and execution. The role gives you early access to a curated pipeline and a seat at the table with investors, institutions and defence partners.
For Natinoal Trade Associations & Accelerators
Nominate the ones you know.
National trade associations and accelerators see the strongest companies early. This is your route to put them forward and to make sure Europe’s next technology champions are not missed.
For Institutions, Funds and Corporates
Partner with DIGITALEUROPE
Europe does not lack ambition. It often lacks the routes that help ambitious companies scale faster. Partnership helps create those routes, through access, visibility, funding conversations, testing opportunities and strategic introductions.





















