Wroclaw, Poland · Venture CapitalOperator-led Polish deep-tech VC fund with a target size of EUR 20M (about PLN 80M), investing at pre-seed and seed. Founded by Maciej Zawadzinski, Maciej Frankowicz, and Konrad Trzyna, the fund focuses on robotics, photonics, cybersecurity, biotech, space tech, and hardware-enabled software. Typical initial checks are up to PLN 3M with follow-on capacity up to PLN 8M for top portfolio companies.
Venture CapitalPre-Seed to SeedDeep TechRoboticsCybersecurityBiotechSpace TechHardware
Eindhoven, Netherlands · AcceleratorDeep-tech venture builder at High Tech Campus Eindhoven (established 2015) turning advanced tech from sources like CERN or ESA into startups through a nine-month program. Support: co-founding teams around tech IP, seed funding, access to Eindhoven's R&D ecosystem. Scope: International.
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Delft, Netherlands · IncubatorYES!Delft is a renowned tech incubator in the Netherlands, focused on turning university research and technical inventions into successful startups. Founded in 2005 by Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) – one of Europe’s top engineering schools – YES!Delft has grown into a deep-tech startup ecosystem supporting hardware and high-tech software ventures. The incubator offers a 3-4 month validation program for idea-stage teams, longer-term incubation for growth-stage startups, access to specialized labs and maker spaces, and connections to TU Delft’s extensive research facilities. Over the past 20 years, YES!Delft has incubated nearly 500 startups, collectively valued at over €1.2B. Notable alumni include Ampelmann (offshore access systems, now a global marine company) and E-nevia (electric mobility). The sectors span AI, robotics, medtech, aerospace, clean energy, and more – reflecting Delft’s engineering strengths. The incubator actively leverages partnerships: it works with corporates like KLM (aviation) and NS (railways) for pilot opportunities, and with government initiatives for grants. Startups at YES!Delft benefit from an entrepreneur-centric approach; the incubator was twice ranked a global top 5 university incubator by UBI Index. It offers an in-house venture fund (UNIIQ) that provides proof-of-concept funding (~€100k) to the most promising teams, bridging the gap to seed rounds. YES!Delft’s campus in Delft has co-working, an auditorium for events, and proximity to cutting-edge labs (e.g., quantum computing labs at QuTech). It has expanded with satellite branches in Rotterdam (focused on port and logistics tech) and The Hague (focused on AI and security) to tap regional industries. The name YES stands for “Young Entrepreneurs Society,” underscoring its community vibe: seasoned mentors, many of whom are TU Delft alumni entrepreneurs, guide newcomers. With continued support from TU Delft and the city, YES!Delft is a cornerstone of the Dutch innovation ecosystem – ensuring that inventions from classrooms and labs (like next-gen drones, solar cars, or medical devices) find their way to market via robust startups.
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Munich, Germany · Event OrganisatorOrganizer of Aerospace Tech Week Europe, a specialized B2B conference and exhibition covering aerospace connectivity, avionics, and operations technology. Held annually in Munich since 2017, the event draws hundreds of aerospace engineers, OEMs, and suppliers to discuss next-generation aircraft systems and digital transformation in aviation.
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Budapest, Hungary · StartupAImotive (originally Adasworks) is a Budapest-based deep-tech company building a full-stack automated driving platform — perception, prediction, planning, and control — designed as vendor-neutral software that OEMs and tier-one suppliers can integrate alongside their own hardware rather than buy as a locked Nvidia or Mobileye stack. Founded in 2015 by László Kishonti, AImotive also develops aiSim, a production-grade simulation environment used by automotive customers to validate ADAS and self-driving stacks, and its own NPU IP (aiWare) aimed at efficient neural-network inference for automotive workloads. The company has partnerships with Volvo, Bosch, and other tier-one automotive players, and was acquired by Stellantis in 2024 to become part of the group's in-house software and AD stack — one of the most strategically significant European automotive AI exits of the decade and a capstone story for Hungarian deep-tech.
StartupGrowthAutomotiveAutonomous DrivingDeep TechAISimulation
Warsaw, Poland · Angel InvestorA network of private investors associated with NOT (Federation of Engineering Associations), supporting early-stage high-growth companies. AINOT runs a structured support program from idea scouting and pre-incubation to equity investment (up to €200k) and follow-ons. How to apply: submit your idea via the online application form on the AINOT website (open intake). Notable focus: deep innovation and engineering-heavy startups, leveraging NOT’s technical expertise to vet and mentor projects.
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