EU AI Champions Initiative

https://www.generalcatalyst.com/stories/euaici

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Europe stands at a crossroads—facing economic pressures but also a massive opportunity in AI. Today, at the AI Action Summit in Paris, we’re launching the EU AI Champions Initiative—a coalition of 60+ ambitious European companies committed to making Europe a global AI leader.

🔹 Why now? The AI race is heating up, and Europe must act decisively to lead.
🔹 Our mission: Accelerate AI adoption, modernize industries, and strengthen Europe’s tech ecosystem.
🔹 Led by General Catalyst, we’re fostering deep collaboration between startups and established players to unlock AI’s full potential in key sectors like manufacturing, energy, and defense.

📢 Our report, An Ambitious Agenda for European AI, outlines how generative AI can boost productivity, drive industry-wide innovation, and strengthen economic sovereignty.

To win in AI, Europe must:
✅ Simplify regulations & scale AI-friendly policies
✅ Invest in AI infrastructure & secure data-sharing
✅ Bridge talent gaps & foster industry collaboration

This is a generational opportunity—let’s seize it together. Join us at aichampions.eu and help shape Europe’s AI future!