Stéphane Ouaki
Acting Director
European Innovation Council (EIC)
OCT 26–27, 2026 · WARSAW · 5TH EDITION
The home ofEuropean deep tech
Tickets from €295 · prices rise soon
1,000+
Attendees from 30+ countries
250+
Startups & scaleups
150+
VC, CVC & business angels
300+
Scientists, researchers & engineers
Thousands
Pre-scheduled 1:1 meetings
Your ticket
Choose your ticket
Startup
€300 – €500
Scale your deep tech business in the CEE region
- Three Summit stages of deep tech insights
- Investor 1:1 scheduling via the app
- Networking parties & Innovators Gala
Investor
€500
Access curated CEE deal flow
- VC Central & Deep Tech Summit
- Matchmaking with founders & investors
- Exclusive lounges, cocktails & VIP Afterparty
Corporate
€550 – €750
€650 – €900 VIP
Scout pilot-ready technologies
- All Summit stages & AI matchmaking
- Exclusive lounge with lunch & drinks
- Innovators Gala & VIP Afterparty
Day 2 only · Oct 27
Ecosystem
€295 – €550
Summit Day access only
- Three Summit stages of deep tech insights
- R&D partner matchmaking via the app
- Networking parties & Innovators Gala
Contact
Questions before you buy?
Paweł Ząbek, Deep Tech Summit team
Speakers
A selection from our 2025 stage. 2026 lineup announced on a rolling basis.
Svetoslava Georgieva
Chair
EIC Fund Board
Andreas Muehlberger
Strategic Partner Manager
Infineon Technologies
Dan Lupu
Venture Partner
Earlybird
Sean Bielat
Managing Partner
Oscar Mike Venture Partners
Vanda Alwast
Investor
Iron Wolf Capital
Luigi Amati
Founder
META Group
Martin Davis
Managing Partner
EDT Ventures
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Who this is for
Built for decisions
and for inspiration
Corporate Leaders
Finding advanced technologies for a pilot usually takes 6–12 months. We do it in 2 days. Pre-validated solutions across energy, semiconductors, AI, defense, and biotech.
Investors
Stop reviewing cold decks. 75–100 deep tech startups, selected from 500+ applications through CEE Challenge. Your deal flow is curated before you arrive.
Founders & Operators
Making the top 15% of CEE Challenge places you in front of 150+ investors who came specifically to meet you. Your calendar fills before the event starts.
Scientists and Researchers
Science to Business stage and 1:1s with funders and pilot partners — for PhDs, labs, and spinout teams.
Public Sector
Stages, matchmaking, and the CEE deep tech community — founders, labs, and corporates in one place for two days.
This year's focus
Summit tracks
For 2026
Agenda
Two days
structured for outcomes
Investor Day for matchmaking and deal flow.
Summit Day for stages, pitching, and the rooms that close conversations.
OCT 26
VC Central
- Pre-scheduled 1:1 matchmaking
- Investing in the Future — flash sessions
- Networking for active deep tech capital
OCT 27
Deep Tech Summit
- 3 stages — Business on Tech, Science to Business, Startup Stage
- Keynotes, panels & fireside chats
- CEE Challenge pitching competition
- Pre-scheduled 1:1 matchmaking
- CEE Innovators Gala & VIP afterparty
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What past attendees say
“I've been to many events, but this is the first one truly built around deep tech — creating real value for both startups and investors by bringing together a very specific, high-caliber community.”
Aftermovie 2025
Partners & supporters
The ecosystem behind
Deep Tech Summit
Partner logos will appear here once published.
Become a partner
Put your brand in front of 1,000+ deep tech founders, investors, and corporates — with year-round access to the startup pipeline.
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FAQ
What you need to know
before you buy
How does the matchmaking app work?
Before the event you set preferences by sector and role. We schedule 1:1 meetings into your agenda so the highest-signal conversations happen on site.
What's the difference between Standard and VIP tickets?
VIP unlocks Investor Day access, priority matchmaking, and exclusive evening programs including the VIP afterparty.
Who gets into the CEE Challenge?
Deep tech startups applying from CEE and beyond. Applications are filtered for technical depth, TRL, and investor readiness before anyone reaches the stage.
Are group bookings available?
Yes — contact partners@deeptechsummit.eu for corporate and fund group rates.