Innovation

off-the-beaten-track panel sessions DEEP DIVE ON strategic topics with experts

INPHO® offers a unique opportunity to pitch in front of investors interested in innovative companies focused on different targeted sectors.

To ensure a high-quality elevator pitch, all submissions will be assessed by a Selection Committee made up of investors.

THE DEEP TECH TOPICS CHOSEN BY OUR RENOWNED  EDITORIAL COMMITTEE

The 2026 innovation themes reflect the major technological, industrial and investment priorities identified by INPHO® investors and partners.

Compute, AI & Data Infrastructure

(AI-enabled innovation, AI cross-over technologies, computing, AI infrastructure, data storage ...)

Hardware & Enabling Deep Technologies

(Semiconductors, photonics, quantum technologies...)

Physical & Bio-Inspired Systems

(Physical AI (robotics…), biology-inspired engineering and systems ...)

Security, Defense & Dual-Use Technologies

(Cybersecurity, defense, dual- use applications ...)

Deeptech for Critical Infrastructure

(Energy, waste, water, health ...)

If your company does not fit strictly into these categories but directly contributes to the question of what is investable next in deeptech, we still encourage you to apply.

Inpho venture summit process

Innovative startups and scale-ups aligned with the 2026 themes are invited to apply to the Innovation selection.

Online application submission

Review by an investor-led selection committee

One-to-one meetings with investors and corporates as part of the jury process

Jury consensus meeting to make the final pitching selection

Invitation to pitch at the INPHO® Venture Summit

All shortlisted companies are invited to participate in the INPHO® Venture Summit. A final selection of companies will be invited to pitch on stage.”
Apply now to be part of the process

Inpho venture summit   Selection

Each edition of the INPHO® Venture Summit highlights a curated selection of innovative companies.

The 2026 selected companies will be announced progressively on this page.

In the meantime, you can explore:

  • previous editions’ selections
  • awarded companies

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