Deeptech directory

Early-Stage Deeptech Startups in Europe

Deeptech covers companies building on hard science and deep engineering, from custom silicon and quantum hardware to launch vehicles and advanced materials. Europe brings a dense base of research universities, public institutes, and industrial manufacturing that gives these companies a strong foundation. The result is a wave of ambitious startups turning lab breakthroughs into real products.

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Why deeptech now

Governments and industry across Europe are investing heavily in technological sovereignty, from domestic chip capacity to independent access to space. Demand for energy efficient compute, automation, and resilient supply chains is rising fast. That combination makes European deeptech one of the most consequential areas to watch right now.

How we choose these companies

A public directory of early-stage European deeptech startups. We aim to list every company that fits, not a hand-picked few. Here is exactly what that means, and why:

  • European: headquartered in Europe (EU, EEA, UK, Switzerland and nearby). We go by where a company is based, not just where it sells, because this is a map of the European ecosystem.
  • Early-stage: founded in the last 5 years. That is where the new ideas and the most active part of the ecosystem are; established household-name scaleups are a different list.
  • A real product company: builds a scalable technology product or platform. We leave out agencies, consultancies and local service businesses, which do not follow the same path.
  • Independent: a standalone company, not a subsidiary or brand of a larger corporation.
  • Active: currently operating, with a live website. We re-check regularly and remove companies that shut down, get acquired, or move out of scope.

We list only public information about what each company does. We deliberately do not track or show fundraising: who is raising, who is investing, or how much. This is a directory of companies, not a deal database.

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421 early-stage deeptech startups in Europe

Founded in the last 5 years. A comprehensive list from public sources, not a hand-picked few.

  • PanTera

    Mol, Belgium

    Securing the supply of Actinium-225 and other radioisotopes for targeted cancer clinical trials.

  • VisionCraft

    Brno, Czechia

    Edge-AI computer vision platform for real-time traffic, crowd, and retail analytics.

  • Nimest Tech

    Braga, Portugal

    Develops advanced haptic feedback gloves and motion tracking systems for defense and aerospace training simulations.

  • The Warming Surfaces Company

    Oulu, Finland

    Develops ultra-thin, digital warming technology that integrates into everyday surfaces to provide energy-efficient, localized heating.

  • Imvizar

    Dublin, Ireland

    Builds augmented reality storytelling experiences for tourism, entertainment, and brands.

  • TORWASH

    Alkmaar, Netherlands

    Uses hydrothermal treatment to convert wet sludge and wastewater into biofuels and fertilizers.

  • Water MiniLab

    Veszprém, Hungary

    Develops automated, reagent-free water quality monitoring systems using optical sensors and AI.

  • Reland

    Izmir, Turkey

    Provides a GIS-based digital platform for real estate development and automated land analysis.

  • Coastgrass

    Aarhus, Denmark

    Developing biodegradable packaging materials derived from harvested seagrass.

  • Ellipsis Drive

    Utrecht, Netherlands

    Enables seamless sharing and integration of spatial data through a cloud-based geospatial database.

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