DeepTech Alliance

🌱 How do we unlock the full potential of European science-based innovation to drive the green transition? To address Europe’s innovation challenges—fragmented ecosystems, commercialization barriers, and increasing technological dependency—we need more than just talk. We need decisive action, stronger relationships between key stakeholders, and much more cross-border collaboration. That’s exactly what happened at last week’s DeepTech Alliance Energy 2025 kick-off event, hosted by our member imec in Leuven and Genk. 🚀 The event brought together: 🔹 20 cutting-edge deep tech startups and scaleups 🔹 20 forward-looking corporates 🔹 14 leading innovation hubs from across Europe Together, we forged new collaborations, explored commercial opportunities, and held open, honest dialogue on the future of clean energy. 🏛 The program kicked off at imec’s HQ with an exclusive tour of their world-leading semiconductor cleanroom, where we got a front-row look at how the future of semiconductors is being crafted in the heart of Europe—with the most advanced lithography, etching, and deposition tools in the world. 💡 Inspiring keynotes sparked big questions around scaling, sovereignty, and strategic partnerships: 🔸 Dr. ir. Frank Gielen (InnoEnergy) on why many hard tech ventures struggle to scale—and how Europe can rise to lead the next wave of industrial innovation. 🔸 Marvel Fusion shared a powerful case on why strategic partnerships are essential to realizing the grand vision of nuclear fusion. 🧠 More event highlights: 🤝 100+ corporate–startup matchmaking meetings 🔬 Tours of EnergyVille’s living labs 🌍 Peer-to-peer sessions with DTA’s innovation hubs on joint projects, program design, and partnership models 🔍 Deep Dive Dialogues with imec’s technical experts in AI for Energy, Electrochemistry, Batteries, and Photovoltaics—offering a window into what’s next in the energy transition. 🙏 Huge thanks to imec (especially Pieter, Bart, Olivier and Sarah) our corporate partners, participating startups, speakers, and DeepTech Alliance members for making this a shining example of what a united European deep tech ecosystem can achieve. "Only by opening up opportunities across borders can we improve European innovation & competetiveness and create startups that can compete globally."– Enrico Deluchi, Chair of the board, DeepTech Alliance #DeepTech #CleanEnergy #GreenTransition #ScienceBasedInnovation #EnergyTransition #EuropeanInnovation #IndustrialInnovation #ScalingDeepTech #OpenInnovation #DeepTechAlliance #Startups #TechSovereignty #ClimateTech

Once again attending an outstanding DeepTech Alliance Energy kickoff, hosted by imec at the site of a former coal mine. What better setting to talk about energy transition! As always, inspiring keynotes, enthusiastic founders and of course great networking among the DTA family! It’s always refreshing to see that Europe does indeed have everything to take a leading role in tackling the world’s biggest challenges!

Natalia’s reflections from our Energy 2025 kick-off capture what makes DeepTech Alliance truly unique. It’s not just about pitches or even POCs or corporate venturing—it’s about the people, the conversations, and the trust built between them. This is why corporates choose to partner with DTA: because innovation isn’t just driven just by technology, it’s powered by human connection. 💡🌍 Thank you Natalia Alvarez Liebana and Repsol for being with us! #DeepTechAlliance #InnovationThroughConnection

I like to go to a good event, but nothing beats DeepTech Alliance’s own Kickoff events and Energy 2025 hosted by imec at the inspirational and impressive EnergyVille in Belgium has been great so far. Now it’s time for a very important element- the 1:1 meeting between the mature startups and our Corporate Partners. Once again Ihave been inspired, humbled about my knowledge, hopeful for the future of Europe and have had great conversations both on a professional and personal level. Always a pleasure to catch up with our longtime partners and the members of the alliance and to welcome new and interesting people to the community🥂🤝🚀

Wow, Belgium 🇧🇪 ! A sincere thanks to imec, Pieter Palmers and the entire team for putting together an impressive DeepTech Alliance Energy 2025 program. At DeepTech Alliance, our mission is to accelerate deep tech adoption and commercialization—and the need for this has never been greater. Our approach is simple yet powerful: we host business creation programs that match cutting-edge deep tech solutions with leading corporations. Beyond the matchmaking, we had the privilege of getting a sneak peek into imec’s world-class R&D setup in Leuven. As a leading independent hub in nanoelectronics and digital technologies, imec is pioneering advancements in production prossesses of semiconductors, photovoltaics, batteries, and energy systems. Leaving Belgium even more inspired to keep pushing forward in building the next wave of high-growth European deep tech startups. #DeepTechAlliance #Innovation #Energy #Startups #Semiconductors #Thegreenshift #FusionTech #Europe

⚡️ This Tuesday and Wednesday, we gathered in Belgium for an inspiring DeepTech Alliance Energy event, brilliantly hosted by our friends at imec. At DeepTech Alliance, our mission is to bridge the gap between deeptech startups and leading corporates – creating the foundation for future innovation across Europe. And this week’s event truly brought that mission to life. Over two packed days, we connected cutting-edge startups with forward-thinking corporates for high-energy discussions, startup pitches, and meaningful conversations about the future of energy. In my opinion, these kinds of connections are what drive real collaboration – and hopefully long-term impact. Beyond the startup-corporate matchmaking, we also took time to strengthen the alliance itself. A Big high-five to my colleague Thomas Hebo Sparring for his excellent presentation to our internal workgroup on how to build a successful scale-up program for deeptech startups. 💡 A heartfelt thank you to all my amazing Alliance colleagues from across Europe – your dedication and teamwork continue to make DeepTech Alliance something truly unique. I personally learn so much every time I get to work alongside all of you! Thomas Klem Andersen, Ricardo Marvão 🇵🇹🇫🇷, Manuel Tanger, Enrico Deluchi, Robin van Scheijndel, Pieter Palmers, Stine Svanevik, Teresa Barber Aparici, Andrea Talamini, Raoul Stubbe, Olivier ZEPHIR, PhD., Freek Smoes Also a huge shout-out to the Danish corporates and partners who joined us and contributed actively – your insights, openness, and engagement are what make these events matter. so great to meet you! Topsoe and Christian Andersen, Zeina Maroun & Fatemeh Bak at Ørsted and Maja Yhde & Peter Egestad from HOFOR. If you're a Danish corporate curious about how to engage with Europe’s deeptech ecosystem, let’s connect – we’d love to have you involved 🚀 #DeepTechAlliance #EnergyInnovation #DeeptechStartups #CorporateEngagement #ScaleUp #EcosystemBuilding #IMEC #ThankYou

What an incredible start to the DeepTech Alliance Energy 2025 program! ⚡🌍 This week, we gathered in Leuven & Genk to connect those in Europe working on the future of energy - top startups, ecosystem leaders, and corporates participating in our Energy 2025 program: A2A, Edison, Moeve, EDP Renewables, aramco, Bosch, Copec WIND Ventures, Topsoe, Repsol, HOFOR, FORCE Technology, IHI Corporation, Ørsted, TechnipFMC, Terna SpA, bp, Equinor, Naturgy, ACCIONA, DENSO 💬 A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us — from inspiring startup teams and corporate innovators to our dedicated DTA members and partners who make this alliance so powerful. And a special shoutout to imec for hosting us and showing us what deep tech excellence looks like, and to THINGS AB for production of the whole program and making those connections happen! 💼 102 startup–corporate meetings took place over two days — and we can’t wait to see what partnerships grow from them! Next up: Online matchmaking! 🤝 Proud to be building cross-border impact with our 14 amazing members:  Beta-i • collaborative innovation Deeptech Labs HighTechXL imec Hello Tomorrow Ljubljanski univerzitetni inkubator (LUI) Mobile World Capital Barcelona/The Collider PoliHub - Innovation Park & Startup Accelerator Sting UnternehmerTUM YES!Delft DTU Science Park Kongsberg Innovasjon Technoport SA #deeptech #cleanenergy #innovation #startups #corporateinnovation #sustainability #DTA #DeepTechAlliance

Enerpoly has been selected for the DeepTech Alliance Energy 2025 Business Creation Program! This initiative provides a valuable opportunity to connect with a global network of corporate partners and industry leaders, enabling us to forge strategic partnerships that will help us scale our zinc-ion battery solutions and accelerate our growth. As part of this exciting journey, we are thrilled to join a two-day kick-off event in Belgium on March 25-26—a fantastic chance to engage with cutting-edge companies and top corporates, share ideas, build partnerships, and explore the next steps in innovation. We look forward to partnering with pioneering companies across Europe to drive real-world impact and create a cleaner, more sustainable energy future! #DeepTechAlliance #batteryinnovation #cleanenergy #furtureofenergy #eneregystorage UnternehmerTUM, XPRENEURS Incubator, Hello Tomorrow, PoliHub - Innovation Park & Startup Accelerator, THINGS AB, Kongsberg Innovasjon, The Collider, Mobile World Capital Barcelona, Ljubljanski univerzitetni inkubator (LUI), HighTechXL, imec, Sting, DTU Science Park, Beta-i • collaborative innovation, Technoport SA, Deeptech Labs.

We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve been chosen to join the DeepTech Alliance Energy 2025 Business Creation Program! This program provides us with an incredible opportunity to tap into an international network of corporate partners, helping us grow and scale our energy AI innovations. We’re eager to engage with leading experts and corporates to explore collaboration opportunities and drive business creation in the energy sector. #DeepTechAlliance #Innovation #B2B #CleanEnergy

Finally💥 DeepTech Alliance Energy Program 2025 is kicking off with a visit at imec.DeepTechVentures, our member and host. This is our biggest kick off ever with 90+ persons and more than 110 carefully curated meetings. Let the show begin!