As we were organisers of last year of a SEWeek event in Kharkiv/Ukraine, we decided to continue it in 2017 and planning count on European Commission support, a big media impact, and a tremendous impact on ecosystems. Once again SEWeek team is running the extra mile and working beyond standard to help us deliver a thrilling event for your local ecosystem. 2017 will be an important year for startups at the European Commission. The new Startup and Scaleup Initiative Communication has been approved by the European Commission. It includes three pillars: regulation, ecosystems and capital. In the ecosystems pillar you will see how Startup Europe will be reinforced to go beyond ICT startups to cover all type of startups and to act as an umbrella of all EU initiatives related to ecosystems and connecting ecosystems. I invite you to discuss this new initiative within your local event and to send us the conclusions of your discussions during the event. The Communication is at: http://ec.europa.eu/DocsRoom/documents/20262 There is also a new funding opportunity to connect local ecosystems across Europe as part of Startup Europe initiative. Around 7 projects of 1,5€ mio each to connect 3-4 cities from at least 3 countries. Do not miss it! All info at: http://bit.ly/2gNtYYy