Defence Innovation Takes Centre Stage at Tech Tour Defence 2025 in Paris
The second edition of Tech Tour Defence 2025 took place on 30–31 October in Paris, hosted under Bpifrance’s European Defence Week. The event gathered over 60 of Europe’s most promising Defence and Dual-Use technology companies alongside 80+ active investors, corporates, and institutions — all united under one mission: strengthening Europe’s security through innovation, collaboration, and speed.
The 63 selected companies have already raised a total of €1.35 Billion in investments from 588 investors. More key data about the event here.
Top minds from across the ecosystem shared powerful insights on Europe’s innovation race, the dual-use mindset, and the importance of collaboration to scale defence tech efficiently and strategically.
Top Presenting Companies
ATMOS Space Cargo designs and manufactures returnable space capsules to bring cargo from orbit back to Earth, enabling microgravity research and payload recovery. Its first demonstration mission took place in 2025.
Axelera AI delivers a revolutionary AI-native hardware and software platform that accelerates edge AI performance. With R&D hubs across Europe, the company is redefining the speed and efficiency of intelligent computing.
FibreCoat pioneers affordable, high-performance composite fibres for industrial and consumer applications. Its aluminium-coated filaments enable cost-efficient electromagnetic shielding and sustainable materials for a connected world.
Hybrid Air Vehicles develops Airlander, a hybrid aircraft combining endurance, flexibility and low emissions. Designed for cargo, surveillance and passenger transport, it represents the future of zero-carbon aviation.
HyImpulse Technologies brings sustainable, safe and affordable access to space through hybrid propulsion. Building on German Aerospace Center heritage, it’s scaling small satellite launch and in-space mobility.
OQ Technology is the world’s first satellite telecom operator for global IoT connectivity using 5G protocol to provide connectivity anywhere, especially in remote and rural areas. The company also provides intelligent bespoke solutions and technical consultancy in the field of telecommunications and big data.
PowerUP Energy Technologies delivers clean, portable hydrogen fuel-cell generators that replace diesel units across sectors from telecom to defence, providing reliable and emission-free backup power.
Quside creates advanced quantum random number generators for secure, high-performance data processing. Its quantum technologies enhance cybersecurity and efficiency across connected devices and infrastructures.
Tusk IC designs high-frequency mmWave chips and modules for satellite communications. Its proven CMOS technology enables cost-effective, compact, and robust connectivity solutions for harsh environments.
Ubitium develops a universal RISC-V microprocessor merging AI, signal processing, and operating systems on one chip. Its architecture delivers ultra-low latency and autonomy for next-generation intelligent devices.
The event was hosted by EuroQuity, partnered with the EIC Scaling Club, Stifel, Sheffield Haworth, and supported by the PhotonHub Scaling Club.
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