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European Hydrogen Transport Dialogue 2024 Award Winners
The third edition of the European Hydrogen Transport Dialogue concluded on a high note in Nuremberg, Germany, on 4-5 December 2024. The…
Tech Tour Energy & Decarbonisation 2024 Award Winners
The Tech Tour Energy & Decarbonisation 2024 programme, set against the dynamic backdrop of Europe’s energy capital Essen in Germany on 26-27…
Pioneering the Future of Growth: A Spotlight on Bryan Garnier & Co
At Tech Tour, we’re proud to partner with organizations that share our vision of empowering European innovators to achieve global success. One…
Fueling the Future: Insights on Hydrogen Investment and Innovation from Airbus Ventures at EHTD 2024
As the hydrogen economy accelerates its transformative impact on global transport, the European Hydrogen Transport Dialogue 2024 offers a unique platform to…
Harnessing the Power of AI in Healthcare: Leadership Insights from Tech Tour AI for Health 2025
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the healthcare landscape, revolutionizing everything from diagnostics and treatment to patient management and drug discovery. With AI-powered…
Tech Tour Participates as Key Partner in FIERCE Launch
The Horizon Europe project FIERCE launched with its kick-off meeting on 12–13 November 2024 in Thessaloniki, Greece. Hosted by Q-PLAN INTERNATIONAL, this…
Tech Tour Bio-based Industries 2024 Award Winners
Tech Tour has established a successful series of events where startup and growing companies can meet investors and often also potential international…
Transforming Supply Chains: Authena Shines as Best Swiss Startup at Tech Tour Digital Frontiers & Trust 2024
The recent Tech Tour Digital Frontiers & Trust 2024 event in Lausanne brought together some of Europe’s brightest minds in digital technologies, creating a…
Tech Tour Digital Frontiers and Trust 2024 Award Winners
The Tech Tour Digital Frontiers & Trust 2024 program, held on 29-30 October in Lausanne, Switzerland, convened top innovators, seasoned investors, and industry leaders…
Powering a Greener Future: Cylib’s Mission to Transform Europe’s Battery Supply Chain
As Tech Tour gears up for the highly anticipated Tech Tour Energy & Decarbonisation 2024 event in Essen, we’re thrilled to spotlight…
Tech Tour Space 2024 Award Winners
Tech Tour Space 2024, held on 24-25 October in Bodø, Norway, brought together the space industry’s brightest innovators, active investors, and experts…
Storytelling is the Key: A Conversation with Serial Entrepreneur Osman Kent
“Reinventing the wheel for a wheelbarrow is never exciting for investors. You need to have a story which uses many, many wheels…
Electrifying Europe: Investment, Innovation, and the Path to Net Zero
Europe is at a critical juncture in its journey toward achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, and electrification is at the core of…
Meet Sam Guilaume: President and Expert Mentor for PhotonHub Scaling Club
At the forefront of deep tech innovation, Sam Guilaume brings his wealth of experience as the President and Expert Mentor for PhotonHub Scaling Club,…
Sustainable Construction 2024 Award Winners
The Tech Tour Sustainable Construction 2024 Investment Program culminated in an event on 16-17 October 2024 in Lausanne, Switzerland. The participating investors have contributed…
Next Gen Integrated Circuits 2024 Award Winners
The Tech Tour Next Gen Integrated Circuits 2024 Investment Programme concluded with a live event on 15-16 October 2024 in Eindhoven, Netherlands.…
InnoHSupport Kicks Off in Madrid: Advancing Innovation in Healthcare Public Procurement Across Europe
On September 18, 2024, the European healthcare innovation landscape took a significant step forward with the launch of the Horizon-funded project, InnoHSupport…
Golden Ticket II: Empowering Startups in Regenerative Agriculture with Bayer Crop Science
Tech Tour is thrilled to support the expansion of the Golden Ticket Programme into Europe, following the successful launch in the US. With this…
Skyeton’s Success Story: Innovations in UAV Technology and Strategic Growth
Earlier this month, Tech Tour proudly hosted the inaugural Tech Tour Deeptech & Defence 2024 event in Tallinn, Estonia. The event brought together visionary…
Tech Tour Deeptech & Defence 2024 Award Winners
The flagship Tech Tour Deeptech & Defence 2024, a premier platform for connecting deeptech and defence tech innovators with leading investors, successfully…
Tech Tour Sustainable Construction 2024 Key Data
Participating investors have contributed to well over €10 Billion in total investments in the past. The Tech Tour Sustainable Construction 2024 Investment…
Unlocking the Potential of European Space Tech: An Interview with Tero Vauraste
Space exploration is more than just reaching for the stars – it is about harnessing advanced technology to tackle some of the…
Tech Tour South East 2024 Key Data
Participating investors have contributed to well over €240 Billion in total investments in the past. The selected companies for the Tech Tour…
European Hydrogen Valleys Investment Forum 2024 Award Winners
The European Hydrogen Valleys 2024 Investment Program, designed to foster meaningful connections, strategic partnerships, and co-investments within the hydrogen sector, culminated in…
Hydrogen Pipeline Maker Strohm B.V. Raises €30M to Accelerate Growth for Energy Transition
We are excited to announce that Netherlands-based Strohm B.V., an Award-Winner at last year’s Tech Tour European Hydrogen Transport Dialogue and featured…
Insights into Estonia’s Startup Ecosystem – an Exclusive Interview with Allan Martinson
Estonia’s fascinating startup landscape has become a powerhouse in Europe. The country’s small population and strong focus on technology have created a…
European Hydrogen Transport Dialogue 2024: Catalysing Innovation and Investment
Participating investors have contributed well over €57 billion in total investments in the past. The European Hydrogen Transport Dialogue marks the third…
Tech Tour Energy & Decarbonisation 2024 Driving Investments for a Sustainable Future
Participating investors have contributed well over €128 billion in total investments in the past. The global transition towards sustainable energy is not…
Uniting Innovation and Investment in the Bio-based Industries
Participating investors have contributed over €210 billion in total investments in the past. The Tech Tour Bio-based Industries 2024 Investment Programme is set to…
Circular Valley: Pioneering the Future of the Circular Economy in Rhine-Ruhr
The extended Rhine-Ruhr region has long been a powerhouse of industrial innovation, with roots tracing back to the Industrial Revolution on the…
Tech Tour Bio-based Industries: Shaping Up a More Sustainable Future
Participating investors last year have contributed over €114 billion in total investments. Excited to gear up for this year’s edition of our…
What Drives Unicorn Founder Vincent Bieri
“Do what you like, do it with your heart and do it with others.”Vincent Bieri, Co-founder of Nexthink Leaders who are used…
Tech Tour Sustainable Construction 2024: An Interview with Programme President Frédéric Dreyer
This year’s Tech Tour Sustainable Construction programme is well underway. Culminating in a live event on October 16-17, 2024, in Lausanne, Switzerland, the programme is set to…
2024 AI Landscape in Europe
As we reach the midpoint of 2024, the landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) investment in Europe has transformed dramatically. According to the AI…
Tech Tour Growth Health 2024 Key Data
Participating investors have contributed over €200 billion in total investments in the past. Tech Tour has just announced the selected companies for…
European Hydrogen Valleys 2024 Key Data
Participating investors have contributed over €12 Billion in total investments in the past. Tech Tour has just announced the selected companies…
European VC Fundraising Steady Amid Market Shifts
As the European venture capital (VC) landscape rebounds from recent economic challenges, Q2 2024 showcased a marked improvement in deal activity, according…
Nordic Innovation Fair 2024 Key Data
Participating investors have contributed over €11 billion in total investments in the past. Tech Tour is proud to present the selected companies…
.lumen Raises €5M to Transform Mobility for the Visually Impaired
In a groundbreaking move set to revolutionize pedestrian mobility for the visually impaired, Romanian startup .lumen has announced a €5 million funding…
EIC Scaling Up Alumnus Cubbit Raises $12.5M to Revolutionize Geo-Distributed Cloud Storage
Pioneering geo-distributed cloud enabler Cubbit, an EIC Scaling Up programme alumnus, has secured $12.5 million in funding to revolutionize data storage independence for organizations, beginning in Europe. Co-led…
Norway’s Port to Space
By Marius FagerliContributors: Simon Flack, Jan Fredrik Korpe and AI Andøya Spaceport – A New Chapter in European Space Exploration With a…
Tech Tour Growth Health 2024: Pioneering HealthTech Innovations in EuropeTech
As the fifteenth edition of the Tech Tour Growth Health Programme is well underway, we had the privilege of speaking with Tanja Dowe, Vice…
Water Tech Award-Winner Redberry: Revolutionising Water Quality Control
At the forefront of rapid microbiology and water quality control, Redberry is emerging as a pioneering force. The company was recently awarded at Tech Tour…
Axelera AI Secures $68 Million Series B Funding to Propel AI Innovation
Excited to share that leading provider of AI hardware acceleration technology Axelera AI, an Award-winner at Tech Tour Deeptech 2022, has successfully…
The State of Quantum in 2024: Progress Amid Cautious Optimism
The field of quantum computing, long heralded as a transformative technology, continues to make significant strides despite a challenging investment landscape. The…
Europe’s Deeptech Ecosystem: A Catalyst for Innovation and Growth
Europe is emerging as a global factor in deeptech, a sector characterized by novel scientific or engineering breakthroughs that make their way…
EIC Catalyzing Change: The Atlas of EIC-Supported Scale-up Success
A recent report by Jolt Capital’s Jolt.Ninja demonstrates the significant impact of the European Innovation Council (EIC) on fostering innovation and growth…
Tech Tour Launches Second Edition of Sustainable Construction Programme
Following the success of its inaugural edition, Tech Tour has announced the launch of Tech Tour Sustainable Construction 2024. This programme aims…
Transforming Agriculture through Innovation and Dialogue: Bayer’s LifeHub Monheim Pioneers Regenerative Ag Practices
Ambition: Transforming Agriculture for a Sustainable Future LifeHub Monheim is opening the door to Bayer Crop Science Headquarters, providing a conduit for…
Tech Tour Water Tech 2024 Award Winners
The second edition of the Tech Tour Water Tech concluded successfully on May 21 and 22 in Aarhus, Denmark. This year, the programme brought…
Who Wins in Water: Featuring Precious Perspectives by Serial Founder Michael Hank at Tech Tour Water Tech 2024
“Water is a vital resource, and its availability and quality are declining globally. So I think we are in desperate need of…
Tech Tour Growth Health: Full Speed Ahead, Driving Healthtech Innovation
Participating investors in our last edition have contributed to well over €110 Billion in total investments. The selection process for Tech Tour Growth…
Tech Tour Ocean 2024 Award Winners
The third edition of the Tech Tour Ocean 2024 Investment Programme concluded with a dynamic event which took place in Bodø, Norway…
Europe’s Tech Scale-up Potential: Unlocking a €1 Trillion Investment Opportunity
Group of experts’ Report points to an historic opportunity to scale investment in the European technology sector to strengthen Europe’s sovereignty and…
NIL Technology Raises €29 Million to Scale its Manufacturing Capabilities of High-performing Flat Camera Lenses
We are excited to share that EIC ScalingUp portfolio company NIL Technology (NILT), a flat optics innovator, has secured €29 million in…
Mental & Brain Health Award Winners
The first edition of the Tech Tour Mental & Brain Health programme was a tremendous success. It concluded with an event on…
Tech Tour Circular 2024 Award Winners
The Tech Tour Circular 2024 Investment Programme culminated in a dynamic event held in Ghent on April 23-24, 2024. This year, 40…
Revolutionizing Women’s Healthcare: An Innovative Journey with Aspivix
ASPIVIX announced its collaboration with Bayer Switzerland to enhance women’s healthcare. This partnership aims to introduce Carevix™, a CE-marked and FDA-cleared cervical…
Central Eastern European (CEE) Startups: A Story of Growth, Challenges, and Promise
The Central Eastern European (CEE) startup ecosystem stands as a testament to the region’s burgeoning innovation and entrepreneurial spirit, with a combined…
Unveiling the Global Venture Capital Landscape: Insights from Q1 2024
In the dynamic realm of entrepreneurship and investment, the first quarter of 2024 has witnessed a notable surge in startup funding, painting…
Navigating Growth: The Evolving Landscape of Greek Startups and Investments
In the last six years, the Greek startup ecosystem has witnessed an impressive transformation. A report by Found.ation and EIT Digital indicates…
Tech Tour Water Tech 2024: Leading the Wave of Water Technology Advancements
Participating investors have contributed in the past to well over €7 Billion in total investments. The Tech Tour Water Tech 2024 Investment Programme has…
Tech Tour Ocean 2024: Mapping the Future
Participating investors have contributed in the past to over €7 Billion in total investments. The Tech Tour Ocean 2024 Investment Programme has…
Tech Tour Mental & Brain Health 2024: Spotlight on Innovation
Participating investors have contributed in the past to over €35 Billion in total investments. The Tech Tour Mental & Brain Health 2024…
Tech Tour Circular 2024: Showcasing the Future of Sustainability with Leading Innovators
Participating investors have contributed in the past to well over €100 Billion in total investments. The Tech Tour Circular 2024 Programme has recently released…
Highlights from Tech Tour Growth50 Europe Summit
The Tech Tour Growth50 Europe Summit, held on February 8, 2024, in Paris, brought together a diverse group of over 170 entrepreneurs,…
Tech Tour 2023: A Showcase of Innovation and Investment
In the fast-paced world of tech startups, getting noticed by investors can be the difference between soaring success and fading into obscurity.…
Navigating Change: Norsepower’s Journey to Sustainable Shipping
Meet Tuomas Riski, the CEO at Norsepower, a company setting sail on a mission to revolutionize the maritime industry. Norsepower is on…
Dynamic Evolution of Flanders’ Startup Sector
Over the past decade, Flanders has witnessed a remarkable evolution in its startup ecosystem, characterized by robust government support, the proliferation of…
Empowering Water Tech Startups: Clean’s Partnership with Tech Tour for Global Innovation
Clean, Denmark’s Water and Environment Cluster, has partnered with Tech Tour for the Water Tech 2024 Investment Programme. Their mission is to…
Tech Tour Growth Deeptech 2024 Key Data
Participating investors have contributed in the past to nearly €80 Billion in total investments. Tech Tour has just announced the 2024 selected…
Unleashing Potential: Tailent’s Journey to RPA Excellence
In the rapidly evolving world of technology, a standout star emerges from the Tech Tour Digital Frontiers & Trust 2023: Tailent. Spearheaded…
Navigating New Frontiers: The Tech Tour Mental & Brain Health Programme
The first Tech Tour Mental & Brain Health is set to launch on May 2-3, 2024, at Nova Business School in Carcavelos,…
Driving Europe’s Sustainable Future: The Bio-based Industries Consortium’s Role in Advancing the Circular Bio-economy
The Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC) is a non-profit organisation which stands at the forefront of steering Europe towards a sustainable, circular bio-based…
Tech Tour’s Impact is Solid and Growing: Updated data released
Tech Tour, Europe’s largest investor community, has released its newest Impact Data report. The report analyses 3,361 unique companies that participated in…
Tech Tour Announced the 2024 Growth50 Award Winners
Recognising the growth and deep tech scale-up champions with unicorn potential Yesterday, Tech Tour announced the three Award Winners of Tech Tour…
Tech Tour Water Tech 2024 Programme Highlights
Tech Tour has announced the second edition of the Tech Tour Water Tech 2024 Programme. This initiative is aimed at promoting the…
Calypso Biotech’s Landmark Acquisition by Novartis
We are excited to announce that Gilde Healthcare‘s portfolio company, Calypso Biotech BV, has been acquired by Novartis AG in a groundbreaking…
The Future of Venture Capital: 10 Key Predictions by Andre Retterath
In his weekly “Data-driven VC” newsletter, Andre Retterath unveils ten predictions about the future of venture capital. Retterath highlights the VC industry’s…
Embracing the Future: The Role of Deep Tech in Addressing Global Challenges
Unleashing the Potential of Deep Tech The landscape of technological innovation is rapidly evolving, with deep tech at the forefront. This term,…
Top 10 Trends Making 2024 a Promising Year for Startups
2024 is shaping up to be a landmark year for startups, with various trends converging to create a fertile landscape for innovation…
Navigating the Climate Crisis: The Imperative Role of Sustainability Startups
As the world grapples with the escalating impacts of climate change, the need for innovative solutions has never been more urgent. In…
The Tech Tour Growth50 List shows Europe’s sustained unicorn potential
The Growth50 companies historically raised an impressive €6.7 Billion [or €133.8 Million on average per company] of which 40% just in the…
Tech Tour Launches Circular 2024 Programme
Tech Tour is announcing the launch of the first edition of the Tech Tour Circular 2024 Programme. This initiative is designed to support the…
Tech Tour Growth Sustainability 2023
The Tech Tour Growth Sustainability 2023, a flagship event held in Essen on 27-29 November, showcased 95 of Europe’s most promising companies…
Empowering the Green Hydrogen Revolution: Climentum Capital Ignites Jolt Solutions’ Success Story
Investment Fuels Innovation in Electrodes & Anti-Corrosion Coatings We are delighted to announce a groundbreaking collaboration between Jolt Solutions and Climentum Capital,…
Navigating the Growth Trajectory of Integrated Photonics: A Dutch Ecosystem Overview
We interviewed Pieter Klinkert from Photon Ventures to tell us more about the Photonics Ecosystem in the Netherlands. Here is what he…
EU at the Forefront of Balancing AI Innovation with Regulation
In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), the European Union stands at a pivotal juncture. With its ambitious AI legislation,…
A Surge in Innovation and Investment in Europe in Q3 2023
The European technology landscape has shown remarkable resilience and growth in the third quarter of 2023. The latest report produced by Dealroom…
The European Hydrogen Tech25 List Showcases the Potential of Hydrogen
Brussels, Belgium, 22 November 2023 The European Hydrogen Tech25 companies cumulatively have raised an impressive €1.73 Billion of investment, of which 90%…
Tech Tour Bio-based Awards 2023: Recognizing Game-Changers in Sustainable Innovation
The Tech Tour Bio-based Industries 2023 Programme recently concluded its prestigious event in Wuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, showcasing the top 36 game-changers…
Honoring Tech Tour Photonics Awards Winners 2023
For the past 7 years Tech Tour has been organizing together with PhotonHub Europe, Photonics21, PhotonDelta, PhotonVenture events focused on photonics and…
Bryan, Garnier & Co.: Growth Capital and Exits for Sustainability Companies
As one of our partners for Tech Tour Sustainability 2023, we are happy to present Bryan, Garnier & Co – Europe’s pre-eminent…
Navigating the Future of Innovation: Patent Knowledge Week 2023
In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, intellectual property (IP) remains a cornerstone of innovation and business strategy. Recognising the paramount importance of…