Deeptech directory
The Best 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.
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.
17 deeptech startups across Europe
A curated, editorial list of European companies.
ANYbotics
Zurich, SwitzerlandANYbotics makes four legged robots that autonomously inspect industrial sites such as power plants and oil and gas facilities.
Axelera AI
Eindhoven, NetherlandsAxelera AI designs AI acceleration hardware and software for running neural networks efficiently at the edge.
BeDimensional
Genoa, ItalyBeDimensional produces graphene and other two dimensional materials for batteries, coatings, textiles, and lubricants.
Black Semiconductor
Aachen, GermanyBlack Semiconductor develops graphene based chip technology that uses light to connect chips for higher performance and lower energy use.
Fairmat
Paris, FranceFairmat recycles carbon fiber waste from aerospace and wind energy into new high performance composite materials.
IQM Quantum Computers
Espoo, FinlandIQM designs and delivers full stack superconducting quantum computers for research institutions and enterprises.
Isar Aerospace
Ottobrunn, GermanyIsar Aerospace develops the Spectrum rocket to launch small and medium satellites into orbit.
LioniX International
Enschede, NetherlandsLioniX International designs and manufactures custom photonic integrated circuits and microsystems for sensing, telecom, and life sciences.
Phlux Technology
Sheffield, United KingdomPhlux Technology makes highly sensitive infrared sensors for lidar, range finders, and optical fibre test equipment.
planqc
Garching, Germanyplanqc builds quantum computers that use neutral atoms as qubits, along with the software to run them.
PLD Space
Elche, SpainPLD Space builds the Miura family of rockets to carry small satellites and research payloads to space.
Pragmatic Semiconductor
Cambridge, United KingdomPragmatic Semiconductor manufactures ultra thin flexible integrated circuits for smart packaging, consumer electronics, and supply chain uses.
Quandela
Massy, FranceQuandela develops photonic quantum computers that use single photons as qubits, available via cloud and on premises.
RobCo
Munich, GermanyRobCo builds modular industrial robots and software that help manufacturers automate repetitive tasks.
Skeleton Technologies
Tallinn, EstoniaSkeleton Technologies makes supercapacitors and power systems based on a proprietary curved graphene material.
Unseenlabs
Rennes, FranceUnseenlabs operates satellites that detect radio frequency signals from ships to track vessels at sea.
Wandelbots
Dresden, GermanyWandelbots develops software that lets factories program and scale robot fleets across different hardware brands.
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