INPHO Venture Summit

What's next to invest in DeepTech?

13-14 October 2022

Palais de la Bourse – Bordeaux

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Investing in early-stage startups is not about addressing today’s issues, it is about fixing tomorrow’s problems.

The next two years will surely look very different than the past two years.

George Ugras

Managing Director of AV8 Ventures and Chairman of INPHO Venture Summit

THE EVENT

Since 2008, INPHO Venture Summit is a high-end space where tech royalty leaders, private investors and large corporations meet to invest in promising solutions to shape the future. The event aims to tackle our world’s most pressing challenges through disruptive technologies.

INTERACT

Save months by interacting with investors sharing their analysis and vision on investment opportunities.

LEARN

Get answers to your unsolved questions by learning from a unique high level investors community.

INVEST

Get to know the best deep tech investment teams shaping the future.

Guests

hand-picked decision-makers interested in transformative technology investment

Speakers

World-known and forward-thinking

Countries

from Europe, USA, China, Japan, Israel

Millions

Euros Capital raised

Private investors’ Editorial Committee

Our committee has designed the Summit for you to tackle our world’s biggest challenges through unconventional discussions and breakthrough technologies.
AymeriK Renard

AymeriK Renard

General Partner at Hardware Club

Gemma Garriga

Gemma Garriga

Technical Director, Applied AI at Google (tbc)

Jean-Gabriel Boinot-Tramoni

Jean-Gabriel Boinot-Tramoni

Principal at Quantonation

THE 2022 editorial tech focus

For this 8th edition, the editorial committee has chosen 6 topics in Deep Tech to address economic, environmental, and societal challenges. They will invite innovative companies to present their solutions and select the most promising companies.

On the 13th and 14th of October, leading deep tech investors and decision-makers will meet engaging discussions and deep-diving into investment opportunities.

In preparation for this unique summit, a series of live conversations “what’s next to invest in deep tech” is designed to challenge technological, business, and societal trends that could shape the future and solve tomorrow’s challenges. Those conversations will nurture collaboration discussions in Bordeaux.

AI & Data & Ethical AI

Connectivity

Cybersecurity

Semiconductor & Photonics

Quantum 2.0

Decarbonisation

ESG

Production, Lifecycle & Supply chain

Exploitation of resources

New space

AI-Enabled Medicine

2022 Conference
Schedule

Live conversations 

February 28
5:00 PM CET

Editorial committee
What’s next to invest in Deeptech?

The hot topics to invest in according to INPHO Venture Summit Editorial Committee

  • Christian Reitberger, Matterwave Ventures
  • Dieter Kraft, TRUMPF Ventures
  • Aymerik Renard, Hardware Club
  • Eric Benhamou, Benhamou Global Ventures

April 28
5:00 PM CEST

Round table
What’s next to invest in AI?

How will AI’s future be impacted by Ethical AI and other trends like web 3.0.

The digital transformation is accelerating in all industries. The predominance of data in the economy raises awareness about the need for ethical AI and algorithms.

Key experts will share their own analysis of the expected impact of 2 major trends: web 3.0 and Ethical AI. Could it converge toward new businesses?

  • Eric Benhamou, Benhamou Global Ventures
  • T.M. Ravi, The Hive

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May 2
5:30 PM CEST

Round table
What’s next to invest in Quantum Technologies?

What actual economic value lies behind quantum technologies?

This session will be dedicated to Could and How Quantum technologies could contribute to a better world?

We will challenge the applications and use cases for which quantum supremacy will make it possible to impose new businesses.

Investors will share their expectations to further invest in this field.

  • Mathieu Costes, Airbus Ventures
  • Christian Reitberger, Materwave Ventures
  • Philippe Bouyer, Naquidis Center
  • Jean-Gabriel Boinot-Tramoni, Quantonation
  • Jan Westerhues, Robert Bosch Venture Capital

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May 19
5:30 PM CEST

Round table
What’s next to invest in semiconductor and photonics?

Can Europe leverage its strength and reduce its weakness with the Chip Act?

The live conversation will be dedicated to deep diving in EC’s ambition to reinforce European leadership on semiconductors and photonics by injecting more than €43 billons of public and private investments.

Key actions and investments will be discussed with leading investors in semiconductors and photonics.

How to growth new European Champions in this industry?

  • Christian Reitberger, Materwave Ventures
  • François Tison, 360 Capital
  • Yves Paindaveine, European Commission

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June 2
5:30 PM CEST

Round table
What’s next to invest in Supply chain?

The last 2 years demonstrated the negative interdependency of the global supply chain leading to shortages, delays, and supply risen prices.

It is calling for a new organization of value chain with new business models. Agile supply chains are expected to reach decentralization of production with local supply and affordable automation.

This session will discuss potential solutions and their expected ROI as well as the time frame for implementation.

  • Aymerik Renard, Hardware Club
  • John Suh, HYUNDAI Motor Group

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June 14
5:30 PM CEST

Round table
What’s next to invest in technologies and business models improving ESG?

ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) can be a huge constraint on companies and investors, but it also represents a large awareness and demand from consumers, especially gen-Z and millennials.

ESG are gaining major importance in the current economy, propulsing new business models like circularity including reuse, recycling, reducing waste and packaging for a second-hand market as well as better exploitation of data.

To transform this new trend into a new economy, our guests will challenge the key success factors to offer a unique value proposition and attractive ROI in this field.

  • tbc

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June 23
5:30 PM CEST

Round table
What’s next to invest in Health?

In a regulated market highlight impacted by public authorities, we will challenge drivers expected to accelerate the adoption of innovative solutions beyond pandemics. The role of insurance, data, prevention, the lack of caregivers, and the impact of AI to adopt a more holistic approach to treating chronic diseases will be challenged to define the next seizable investment opportunity in health.

  • tbc

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July 7
5:30 PM CEST

Round table
What’s next to invest in New Space?

Is Space the key to Human future? In a world driven by data, access to resources, and telecommunications, Space offers key assets to be exploited. New technologies are disrupting the existing supply and value chain from downstream to upstream. Is New Space the new field to invest in? During this session, our guest will challenge drivers, markets, and expected IRR for investors in New Space.

  • Cassini Funds (tbc)
  • Charles Beigbeder, Geodesic
  • Matthieu Costes, Airbus Venture
  • Ludovic Copéré, SONY Innovation Fund

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13 OCTOBER,2022 – DAY 1

Different Locations
9:00 AM

Tech tour
Discover our regional ecosystems

Participants will be invited to select their favorite Tour to meet with people sharing the same interests.

  • Laser Mega Joule Tour (Le Barp)
  • Quantum & Photonics Tour (Talence)
  • New Space Tour (Mérignac)
  • AI & Neurosciences Tour (Bordeaux)

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Palais de la Bourse
12:00 PM

Networking
networking lunch

Attendees are welcomed to enjoy a local buffet in the famous Hall de la Bourse of Bordeaux (Palais de la Bourse).

Palais de la Bourse
1:45 PM

Keynote
Welcome Address

George Ugras, Chairman INPHO Venture Summit

Palais de la Bourse
2:00 PM

Pitch & Networking
TOP 5 promising start-ups

10 start-ups will be invited to pitch – 3 mn in two different sessions. Each pitch will be followed by a Q&A session to make the session highly interactive. 

2 networking breaks inside!

Selection process in progress

Palais de la Bourse
4:20 PM

Keynote
What’s next to invest in deeptech? – Main takeaways

tbd

tbd

Palais de la Bourse
5:00 PM

Networking
Wine tasting

Château Grattequina
6:00 PM

Networking
Garonne Cruise & cocktail dinner
14 OCTOBER,2022 – DAY 2

Palais de la Bourse
9:00 AM

Keynote
Welcome Back

George Ugras, Chairman INPHO Venture Summit

Palais de la Bourse
9:05 AM

Pitch & Networking
TOP 5 promising start-ups

5 start-ups will be invited to pitch – 3 mn in two different sessions. Each pitch will be followed by a Q&A session to make the session highly interactive.

1 networking break inside!

Selection process in progress

Palais de la Bourse
10:00 AM

Workshops
Breakdown in workshop series

Palais de la Bourse
12:00 PM

Ceremony & networking
INPHO 2022 Award Ceremony

The INPHO 2022 Prize will be awarded to the most promising startup (5000 euros).

Attendees will be invited to enjoy a networking closing lunch.

What about the 2020 edition

It was a new experience, all in virtual access thanks to the HOPIN partner. Let’s have a look at the testimonies, the 2020 edition schedule, and our great speakers!

2020 Conference
Schedule

8-9 OCTOBER,2020 – WEEK 1
Thu
05:00 PM
Keynote
Reinventing the Future
What industries will technology displace the most in the next decade?

Geoffrey Moore

Thu
06:00 PM
Pitch & Networking
Meet the investors
Hardware Club, Sony Innovation Fund, Quantonation, AV8 Ventures, Vigo Ventures, Bamboo Capital
Fri
05:00 PM
Round table
Reinventing the Future
What industries will technology displace the most in the next decade?

Nicolas Leterrier, CTO Schneider Electric
Eric Benhamou, CEO Benhamou Global Ventures
George Ugras, General partner AV8 Ventures

Fri
06:00 PM
Pitch & Networking
TOP 5 promising start-ups @week 1
SavorEat, Coretigo, Blendid, Peers, & EverestLabs
15-16 OCTOBER, 2020 – WEEK 2
Thu
05:00 PM
Keynote
going sustainable?

Citius Altius Fortius: grooming technology winners to turn the tide and anchor resilient, and sustainable energy systems?

Vincent Saubestre, CEO & President Total EP Research & Technology USA 

Thu
06:00 PM
 Pitch & Networking
Meet the investors
Benhamou Global Ventures, TRUMPF Venture, Evonik Venture Capital, btov Partners, Centrica Ventures, First Imagine! Ventures, Aster
Fri
05:00 PM
Round table
Going sustainable?
Where are the big opportunities in a post COVID world to turn the tide in building resilient and sustainable systems?

Miguel Angel Sanz, Director of Strategic Development SUEZ International
Dr Peter Lukassen, Circular Economy Manager BOSCH
Dieter Kraft, General Manager TRUMPF Venture
Vincent Saubestre, CEO & President Total EP Research & Technology USA

Fri
06:00 PM
Pitch & Networking
TOP 6 promising start-ups @week 2
Circular, Gelatex, MakeMyDay, Cipacto, BluWave-AI, & Lidbot
19 TO 23 OCTOBER, 2020 – WEEK 3
Thu
05:00 PM
Keynote
Digital Transformation with AI
T.M Ravi – Managing Director & Founder The Hive
Thu
06:00 PM
 Pitch & Networking
Meet the investors
 360 Capital Partners, Arch Venture Partners, Capricorn Partners, Elaïa, Chrysalix Venture Capital, The Hive, Pure Terra Ventures, Robert Bosch Venture Capital…
Fri
05:00 PM
Round table
Can AI keep its promise?
Cases studies in Health and Crisis management

Mallik Tatipamula, CTO Ericsson
Suraj Kapa, Director AR/VR Innovation, Mayo Clinic
Hans-Peter Dauben, Head of German HTA                      
François Crémieux, Deputy CEO, AP-HP (Assistance Publique – Hôpitaux de Paris)

Fri
06:00 PM
Pitch & Networking
TOP 5 promising start-ups @week 3
Cogito, Insphero, Nvision Imaging, Applied Brain Research, & Optinvent
29-30 OCTOBER, 2020 – WEEK 4
Thu
05:00 PM
Keynote
The future of Data, a common good, the new infrastructure?
Mireille Helou, CEO Orange Silicon Valley
Thu
06:00 PM
Pitch & Networking
Meet the Investors
BMW i Ventures, Airbus Ventures, Partech, Monozukuri Ventures, European Commission, Innovacom
Fri
05:00 PM
Round table
Data as the new oil?
Where are we going to get the impactful data – phones, enterprise vaults, space?

John Suh, Vice President at HYUNDAI Motor Company and Founding Director of New Horizons Studio

John Murtagh, Head of Strategy Intelligence, Connected Intelligence  AIRBUS Defence and Space

Ludovic Copéré, Senior Director Sony Innovation Fund

Fri
06:00 PM
Pitch & Networking
TOP 6 promising start-ups @week 4
MEM Computing, Wormsensing, EFFECT Photonics, Sintratec, Terakalis, & Flytrex
Fri
07:00 PM
Award Ceremony
5,000€ award for the most promising company

They experimented it. This is why they are coming back.

This was the first time I had been to INPHO, but was very impressed by it: the quality of the presenting companies, the calibre of the VCs, the excellent meetings and interactions. I look forward to attending in future, or other related events. Rupert Baines

CEO, Ultrasoc

This was my first experience with such a scenario business meetings setup. I found both investors, startups and corporations really involved and open for new contacts and new opportunities. The event itself was worked through with a nice focused atmosphere, yet easy going‎ and open. Special thanks to the Blumorpho organizers and hosts. Serguei Tsarev

CEO, Astrum Lasers

Inpho Venture Summit it is one the best network and business contact points for strategic partnerships and seed stage VCs for emerging disruptive start-ups in Europe. Juan Izeta

Growth Manager, Gogoa Mobility

During the INPHO meeting I could meet not only investors in the field of hardware, but also top level entrepreneurs in a wide range of fields of expertise akin to mine. This resulted in quite interesting discussions and potentially new business perspectives. Giacomo Benvenuti

CEO, 3D-OXIDES

For deeptech technologies such as Neta’s one, Inpho was a great opportunity to meet key players and investors. This conference dedicated, especially, to hardware had a unique panel of speakers and was really inspiring. Julien Michelon

CEO, NETA Technologies

I found the INPHO Venture Summit to keep a good balance between pitching and business meetings, presentations were of excellent quality and the brisk pace of the whole event was in tune with the high level of enterprising spirit. Antoine Kevorkian

CEO and Founder, Teem Photonics

VocalZoom is a disruptive industry 4.0 startup from Israel. We came to INPHO Venture summit in Bordeaux France as part of our fund raising process. The venue took place in a great location, the one on one meetings were well organized and easy to manage, and the networking environment around, including the food were really good and gave incentive for investors to participate. We got at least 3 good leads from the event which is good for a 2 day event. Tal Bakish

CEO, Vocalzoom

BLUMORPHO did a great job organising the INPHO Venture Summit in Bordeaux. They were of great help organizing relevant meetings and interesting discussions during this event. A good balance of companies and investors. Philippe Rousseau

CEO, Glowee

For us, the InPho event was an excellent opportunity to meet investors with a clear focus on the latest and greatest in photonics and hard tech. Plenty of pitches and networking opportunities. Christain Brändli

CEO, Insightness

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venue

This year again the conferences will take place at Place de la Bourse, an idyllic situation in a cultural environment and close from the historic center.

This place offers a perfect setting because of its unique position along the Garonne River and its proximity to the largest hotels and shops.

More informations

17 Place de la Bourse
33076 Bordeaux Cedex

+33 (0)557 017 450
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