Antwerp, Belgium
19-20 May 2026
Growth investments, bold innovation
Meet Europe's next deeptech pioneers whose innovations can redefine industries.
- Deeptech growth innovation: Hardware and Software.
- Selection of later-stage companies: at least series A, large Series A or later investment rounds.
- Invitation-only venture capital, corporate and sovereign investors and top deeptech experts.
Tech Tour Deeptech Growth 2026 will take place within imec’s flagship ITF World annual event, giving attendees access to both programs.
The race toward the next frontier in artificial intelligence is making daily headlines. But reaching next-gen AI isn't a sprint; it's a marathon. The rewards will be shared by humanity: applications that far exceed anyone's imagination, in domains such as healthcare, mobility, and robotics.
Getting there requires a collaborative effort along many paths. Cost- and energy-efficient hardware to handle demanding AI workloads. A vibrant start-up ecosystem forging new paths in deep-tech innovation. And flexible prototyping capabilities accessible to all who want to bring groundbreaking applications to market. Due to its unique position within the semiconductor ecosystem, imec stands at the crossroads of all these avenues toward an AI-defined future. For an overview of the direction our industry will be taking, there is no better place than ITF World.
Event Highlights
40+
Selected Companies
80+
Seasoned Investors
100+
One2One Meetings
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“Tech Tour Growth Deeptech confirms to be the best event for investors interested to meet the most exciting European deeptech companies. The quality of the presenters was outstanding and the community of financial and strategic investors was vibrant. Silverpeak is delighted to sponsor this event and thankful to the Tech Tour for their work.”
Pietro Strada
Managing Partner, Silverpeak
“Tech Tour Growth Deeptech in Leuven was a showcase of outstanding innovation, which included a stellar lineup of companies and investors within a hub of unique networking opportunities. The dedication and valuable insights gave us an exceptional environment to make new friends and ignite new impactful opportunities.”
Carson Bradbury
Director, Siemens Ventures
“Thank you for hosting such a dynamic and insightful event as Tech Tour Growth Deeptech! The assembly of visionary companies and groundbreaking technologies was truly remarkable. Tech Tour provided a unique platform for deep-tech leaders to connect and share pioneering solutions that are shaping the future.”
Maksym Plakhotnyuk
Founder & CEO, Atlant 3D
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