The “EUxVC – Accelerating European Innovation” report is Here! 

We’re excited to announce the launch of our latest report, created in collaboration with the Innovation Radar Bridge project. This comprehensive analysis by Dealroom.co and Dealflow.eu is now available for download!  

Here’s what you’ll discover: 

• EU-backed startups have contributed to €500 billion+ in value creation for the European economy. 

• 10% of VC-backed startups in Europe received EU financial support, totaling €12 billion. 

• These startups attracted an additional €70 billion in venture capital and are now valued at over €560 billion. 

The report shows how EU programmes are driving growth, attracting private capital, and fostering the rise of European tech champions.  

For investors, it highlights unique opportunities to tap into this thriving segment of the innovation ecosystem. 

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Download the report now to gain valuable insights and stay ahead in the European innovation landscape: https://dealroom.co/reports/startups-backed-by-the-eus-framework-programmes 

Discover the Success Stories Behind Europe's Most Promising Innovators 

At Dealflow.eu, we don’t just connect investors to deep tech startups—we follow their journeys and celebrate their progress. Through our Success Stories and Innovator Spotlight interview series, we’ve been sharing the remarkable paths of EU-backed innovators who are turning cutting-edge research into market-ready solutions, many of whom have been recognized by investors and corporates during our events. 

These curated stories give investors a closer look at the founders behind the technologies, their growth milestones, and the challenges they’ve overcome on the road to scaling up. 

Success Stories feature standout cases of startups who’ve gained traction, secured funding, entered new markets, or established key partnerships thanks to the support of Dealflow.eu and the broader EU innovation ecosystem. 

Innovator Spotlights offer exclusive interviews with selected founders from a wide range of sectors—from biotech to energy, AI to advanced manufacturing—sharing firsthand insights on their technologies, business strategies, and future plans. 

For investors, these stories are an opportunity to discover emerging leaders, assess market potential, and identify startups that are gaining momentum across Europe’s deep tech landscape. 

Discover Europe’s Top Deep Tech Deals: Join the Dealflow.eu Matchmaking Platform 

The Dealflow.eu Matchmaking Platform has grown into a key hub for investors seeking high-potential, EU-backed deep tech startups. With continuous updates and new features, it’s never been easier to identify promising innovations, track industry trends, and connect directly with founders ready for investment. 

Here’s why now is the time to join: 

• Smarter Deal Discovery – Integrated with Dealroom Signal, the platform helps investors easily spot startups showing strong momentum, with signals based on growth, traction, and fundraising activity. 

• Enhanced Insights – The updated dashboard puts key ecosystem data at your fingertips, including the latest EU reports, trend analysis, and sector charts, helping you identify where the next big opportunities lie. 

• Investor-Ready Profiles – Startups can now upload pitch decks, one-pagers, and videos, giving you immediate access to the materials you need to assess opportunities and engage faster. 

• Streamlined Navigation – A refreshed interface makes browsing easier and more intuitive, saving you time while helping you focus on the technologies and sectors that match your interests. 

Whether you're scouting for early-stage investments or looking to keep a pulse on Europe's deep tech landscape, the Dealflow.eu Matchmaking Platform is your gateway to pre-screened, EU-supported innovators with verified potential. 

Register now to explore the latest opportunities: https://discover.dealflow.eu 

18 TechDD Assessments Empowering Startups 

As the INVEST project concludes after three years, Dealflow, Linknovate, and CRIT successfully carried out 18 Technology Due Diligence (TechDD) assessments, offering strategic insights into early-stage technological innovations. This work helped refine a robust methodology to evaluate technology readiness, scalability, and market potential—key factors for investment decisions. 

Each startup received a tailored TechDD report covering: 

• Technology Deployment: Self-assessment of technological readiness. 

• Technology Scanning: Competitive benchmarking and SWOT analysis. 

• Technology Landscape: Sector insights and expert perspectives. 

• Partner & Client Feedback: Market validation from industry stakeholders. 

These insights supported startups in strengthening their market positioning and investment readiness. The assessed startups span five key sectors: 

Energy & Sustainability 

• Koalalifter: Self-climbing system for wind turbine maintenance. 

• AW Energy: Wave energy conversion for renewable electricity. 

• Aquabattery: Sustainable energy storage using water and salt. 

• Fairbrics: CO2-based polyester textile production. 

Health & Biotech 

• Capsula: AI-powered digital health ecosystem. 

• Selfback: Digital coach for chronic back pain. 

• Honey-AI: AI-powered microscope for bee health. 

• Biomech Innovations: Medical devices for bone fracture treatment. 

Advanced Manufacturing & Smart Materials 

• BatteryCheck: Real-time battery diagnostics. 

• Spindrive: Magnetic bearings for high-speed machinery. 
• Tracxon: Scalable hybrid printed electronics. 

AI, Data & Digital Technologies 

• Ecosteer: Secure data ownership platform. 

• Volograms: 3D hologram content from video. 

• Scantrust: QR-based product authentication. 

Mobility & Smart City 

• Up&Charge: Wireless EV charging solutions. 
• Podbike: Enclosed electric-assisted urban bike. 

Deep Tech & Scientific Innovation 

• Starlab: Neuroimaging data analytics. 
• Invisible-Light Labs: Infrared imaging and nanomaterials analysis. 

The TechDD process has proven to be a key enabler for investment readiness, combining structured insights with expert analysis. With this foundation, the INVEST methodology stands ready to support future innovation and growth across Europe. 

Innovator Spotlight with Raúl Aragonés from AEINNOVA

AEINNOVA has developed a patent inspired by space tech. Thanks to 7 EU R&D grants, they manufacture a new generation of NETZERO heat-powered batteryless maintenance-free & long-range wireless IoT that transforms the industry 4.0 into more digital with the least environmental impact.  

AEINNOVA won the Innovation Radar Prize 2024 in the Sustainability Tech category. They received around €5M in EU funding.   

This Spanish startup is a full-stack quantum computing company that provides Quantum Application Specific Solutions (QASICs) to bring quantum benefits now.   

Qilimanjaro made an impactful presentation at the 10th Innovation Radar Prize, winning the NextGen Tech Category award. They achieved over €2,5M in EU funding.

Cellis was the standout winner of the 10th Innovation Radar Prize. Robert presented the company’s revolutionary cell-based immunotherapy that reprogrammes a tumour’s microenvironment, breaking drug resistance in multiple aggressive cancers. Offering genuine hope for patients, this innovation has the potential to transform cancer from a death sentence into a treatable condition.  

The Polish startup has received over €10M in EU funding.  

Gelatex pioneers scalable nanofiber production, cutting costs by up to 90% with patented HaloSpin™ technology. Focused on biotech, it enables scar-reducing wound care and more efficient drug discovery. 

The Estonian startup won the Innovation Radar Prize 2024 in the Health Tech category.