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Stifel Completes Acquisition of Bryan Garnier
On June 2, 2025, Stifel Financial Corp. announced the completion of its acquisition of Bryan, Garnier & Co., a leading independent full-service…
Vaud’s Innovation Powerhouse: Raphaël Conz on How Switzerland’s Health Valley Is Shaping the Future of Global HealthTech
As the 16th edition of Tech Tour Growth Health brought Europe’s top HealthTech investors and entrepreneurs to Lausanne this July, all eyes…
From Precision Care to Scalable Impact: A Conversation with António Murta ahead of Tech Tour Mental & Brain Health 2025
As the global spotlight intensifies on cognitive health, Tech Tour Mental & Brain Health 2025 promises to be a defining moment for…
Driving Innovation in European Photonics: Insights from Markus Wilkens at Photonics21
With just a few months to go until Tech Tour Photonics 2025 takes over Berlin on 9–10 October, we sat down with…
Tech Tour Water Tech 2025: 8 Top Companies Leading the Future of Water Innovation
The Tech Tour Water Tech 2025 Investment Programme concluded with a high-impact event held on 11-12 June 2025 in Copenhagen, Denmark, a…
Rising Tide, Emerging Narwhals: Alexander Shadbolt on Scaling Innovation in the Ocean Economy
This past May, global innovators, investors, and ocean tech pioneers gathered in Bodø, Norway for Tech Tour Ocean 2025 — a culmination…
Tech Tour Ocean 2025 Showcases the Future of Blue Economy Innovation
The Tech Tour Ocean 2025 Programme concluded with an event held on 22–23 May in Bodø, Norway. It began with an unforgettable…
Inside Genolier Innovation Hub with Anna Gräbner: Bridging Research and Real-World Care
As we count down to Tech Tour Growth Health 2025 in Lausanne, we’re highlighting the trailblazing partners helping to bring this flagship…
AquaSphere Project Launches to Advance Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Europe’s Maritime and Water Sectors
We are thrilled to announce the official launch of the AquaSphere Project — Empowering Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) Capabilities for Water and…
Key Sector Insights from the 2025 Water Tech Programme
Participating investors have contributed in the past to well over €148 Billion in total investments. The Tech Tour Water Tech 2025 Investment…
From Policy to Progress: Agata Kotkowska on Accelerating Europe’s Circular Economy
At the recent Tech Tour Circular 2025 in the vibrant and sustainability-driven city of Ghent, we welcomed some of Europe’s most influential…
Tech Tour Ocean 2025: Investor Summary Highlights
Participating investors have contributed in the past to well over €27 billion in total investments. The Tech Tour Ocean 2025 Investment Programme has brought together…
From Market Builder to Regional Catalyst: The HDBI Story
The Hellenic Development Bank of Investments (HDBI) was established with a clear mission: to shape a dynamic investment ecosystem in Greece and…
Tech for Good and Growth: David Farquhar on Innovation, Impact, and Why Europe’s Moment Is Now
As Tech Tour Growth Deeptech 2025 prepares to convene in Edinburgh, Scotland, from 14–16 May, we sat down with David Farquhar, President…
From Research to Revolution: How Clair Scientific’s Groundbreaking Microscope Won Over Investors at Nordic Innovation Fair 2024
How a research-born idea, a visionary team, and a powerful pitch led to a €1.6M investment — and a shot at reshaping…
Breakthrough Companies Shaping Tomorrow’s Economy at Tech Tour Circular 2025
The Tech Tour Circular 2025 Investment Program culminated in an event on 23-24 April 2025 in Ghent, Belgium, gathering 37 breakthrough companies…
Hydrogen for a Greener Tomorrow: How Holcim Is Powering the Future of Construction
As Europe accelerates its journey toward climate neutrality, leaders in construction, energy, and innovation are stepping up to turn ambition into action.…
AGORA: A Digital Hub for Innovation Procurement in Healthcare
Facilitating collaboration, knowledge-sharing and partnering to improve public procurement of innovation in Europe Transforming Innovation Procurement in Healthcare Innovation in healthcare…
Top Presenters Announced: European Hydrogen Giga-scale Generation & Storage Investment Summit 2025 in Toledo
The European Hydrogen Giga-scale Generation & Storage Investment Summit 2025 unfolded on 3-4 April in Toledo, Spain, bringing together Europe’s most forward-thinking…
Key Data: Tech Tour Circular 2025
Participating investors made a total of 3,400+ investments in the past, contributing to more than €128 Billion in total investments. This year’s…
Scaling the Circular Bioeconomy: Bio-based Industries Consortium Leads the Charge
In the transition toward a more sustainable and circular economy, Europe is seeing growing momentum from startups, investors, and policy leaders alike.…
Urban Innovation Takes Center Stage at Tech Tour GreenCity 2025 in Paris
Tech Tour GreenCity 2025 took place on 25 March 2025 in Paris-Marne-la-Vallée, France. The program featured a keynote on what venture capital…
Charting the Future of Healthtech: Exclusive Insights from Tech Tour Growth Health 2025 Leadership
As the healthtech ecosystem accelerates across Europe, Tech Tour Growth Health 2025 emerges as the must-attend summit for investors, innovators, and ecosystem…
Powering Europe’s Hydrogen Future: Repsol’s Vision Ahead of the European Hydrogen Giga-Scale Investment Summit
As Europe accelerates toward a sustainable energy future, leading players in the hydrogen economy are stepping up with bold action and investment.…
NIL Technology: From Nanoimprint Pioneer to Global Meta-optics Leader
Founded in 2006, NIL Technology (NILT) has evolved from a niche nanoimprint startup into a global leader in meta-optics — a technology…
The 2025 Tech Tour Growth Award Winners Announced
Spotlighting Europe’s most ambitious and transformative tech growth companies. Yesterday, Tech Tour was proud to announce the 2025 Tech Tour Growth Award…
Key Data: European Hydrogen Giga-scale Generation & Storage Investment Summit 2025
Participating investors have contributed to well over €24.5 Billion in total investments in the past. The European Hydrogen Giga-scale Generation & Storage…
Tech Tour Growth50 2025: Falk Mueller-Veerse on Europe’s Next Unicorns, Market Shifts and Scaling Challenges
With European leaders navigating economic shifts and geopolitical uncertainty, the upcoming Tech Tour Growth50 Europe Summit 2025 is set to bring together…
Tech Tour Photonics 2025: A Hub of Innovation in Brussels
The Tech Tour Photonics 2025 Investment Program brought together the brightest minds in photonics and photonics-enabled solutions, creating a powerhouse of innovation,…
Decoding the Kremlin: Jason Corcoran’s Perspectives from 20 Years of Covering Russia
As Europe looks to navigate an increasingly volatile geopolitical landscape, investors and entrepreneurs must be attuned to the broader forces shaping the…
Pioneering the Future of Photonics: PhotonHub Scaling Club Selected Companies Announced
In conjunction with today’s Tech Tour Photonics gathering in Brussels, Tech Tour and PhotonHub Europe are excited to announce the selected companies…
A Story of Vision, Strategy, and Global Scale: The M-Files Journey from €4 Mln to €120 Mln
When M-Files, a leader in knowledge work automation, secured a majority recapitalization investment led by Haveli Investments, it wasn’t just a landmark…
ShapingBio: Strengthening Bioeconomy Financing for a Sustainable Future
Driving Investment and Innovation in Europe’s Bioeconomy The bioeconomy is at the heart of Europe’s transition toward a more sustainable and circular…
Perspectives from Descartes Développement & Innovation on the Future of Sustainable Cities
As urbanization continues to surge, cities around the world face unprecedented challenges—climate change, resource scarcity, air pollution, and the urgent need for…
Fuelling Innovation: Updated Data on Tech Tour’s Impact Released
Tech Tour, Europe’s preeminent investor community, has unveiled its latest Impact Data report. The comprehensive analysis examines 3,518 unique companies that participated…
The State of AI Venture Capital in 2025: Europe’s Role in the Global AI Boom
Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a niche sector—it has become the backbone of technological innovation across industries. According to the latest…
Tech Tour AI for Health 2025: Showcasing AI Innovations in Healthcare
The Tech Tour AI for Health 2025 event took place on 22-23 January in Bochum, Germany, marking a strong start to the…
The Potential of AI in Healthcare: Insights from Dietmar Schlösser of TÜV Nord Group
The intersection of artificial intelligence and healthcare is unlocking unprecedented opportunities – from diagnostic breakthroughs to personalized treatments. However, alongside its transformative…
Shaping the Future of Photonics: An Exclusive Interview with Boudewijn Docter
As Tech Tour Photonics 2025 approaches this February 19-20 in Brussels, we are diving deep into the impact, challenges, and future of…
The Tech Tour Growth50 2025 Listing Points to Europe’s Deep Tech Potential
This year’s Growth50 companies historically raised an impressive €8.6 Billion [or €172 Million on average per company], of which 81% was raised…
Our Year at a Glance: Tech Tour 2024 Impact Data
At Tech Tour, our mission is clear – connect, elevate, and empower entrepreneurs across Europe by fostering meaningful relationships with investors, mentors…
European Hydrogen Transport Dialogue 2024 Award Winners
The third edition of the European Hydrogen Transport Dialogue concluded on a high note in Nuremberg, Germany, on 4-5 December 2024. The…
Tech Tour Energy & Decarbonisation 2024 Award Winners
The Tech Tour Energy & Decarbonisation 2024 programme, set against the dynamic backdrop of Europe’s energy capital Essen in Germany on 26-27…
Pioneering the Future of Growth: A Spotlight on Bryan Garnier & Co
At Tech Tour, we’re proud to partner with organizations that share our vision of empowering European innovators to achieve global success. One…
Fueling the Future: Insights on Hydrogen Investment and Innovation from Airbus Ventures at EHTD 2024
As the hydrogen economy accelerates its transformative impact on global transport, the European Hydrogen Transport Dialogue 2024 offers a unique platform to…
Harnessing the Power of AI in Healthcare: Leadership Insights from Tech Tour AI for Health 2025
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the healthcare landscape, revolutionizing everything from diagnostics and treatment to patient management and drug discovery. With AI-powered…
Tech Tour Participates as Key Partner in FIERCE Launch
The Horizon Europe project FIERCE launched with its kick-off meeting on 12–13 November 2024 in Thessaloniki, Greece. Hosted by Q-PLAN INTERNATIONAL, this…
Tech Tour Bio-based Industries 2024 Award Winners
Tech Tour has established a successful series of events where startup and growing companies can meet investors and often also potential international…
Transforming Supply Chains: Authena Shines as Best Swiss Startup at Tech Tour Digital Frontiers & Trust 2024
The recent Tech Tour Digital Frontiers & Trust 2024 event in Lausanne brought together some of Europe’s brightest minds in digital technologies, creating a…
Tech Tour Digital Frontiers and Trust 2024 Award Winners
The Tech Tour Digital Frontiers & Trust 2024 program, held on 29-30 October in Lausanne, Switzerland, convened top innovators, seasoned investors, and industry leaders…
Powering a Greener Future: Cylib’s Mission to Transform Europe’s Battery Supply Chain
As Tech Tour gears up for the highly anticipated Tech Tour Energy & Decarbonisation 2024 event in Essen, we’re thrilled to spotlight…
Tech Tour Space 2024 Award Winners
Tech Tour Space 2024, held on 24-25 October in Bodø, Norway, brought together the space industry’s brightest innovators, active investors, and experts…
Storytelling is the Key: A Conversation with Serial Entrepreneur Osman Kent
“Reinventing the wheel for a wheelbarrow is never exciting for investors. You need to have a story which uses many, many…
Electrifying Europe: Investment, Innovation, and the Path to Net Zero
Europe is at a critical juncture in its journey toward achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, and electrification is at the core of…
Meet Sam Guilaume: President and Expert Mentor for PhotonHub Scaling Club
At the forefront of deep tech innovation, Sam Guilaume brings his wealth of experience as the President and Expert Mentor for PhotonHub Scaling Club,…
Sustainable Construction 2024 Award Winners
The Tech Tour Sustainable Construction 2024 Investment Program culminated in an event on 16-17 October 2024 in Lausanne, Switzerland. The participating investors have contributed…
Next Gen Integrated Circuits 2024 Award Winners
The Tech Tour Next Gen Integrated Circuits 2024 Investment Programme concluded with a live event on 15-16 October 2024 in Eindhoven, Netherlands.…
InnoHSupport Kicks Off in Madrid: Advancing Innovation in Healthcare Public Procurement Across Europe
On September 18, 2024, the European healthcare innovation landscape took a significant step forward with the launch of the Horizon-funded project, InnoHSupport…
Golden Ticket II: Empowering Startups in Regenerative Agriculture with Bayer Crop Science
Tech Tour is thrilled to support the expansion of the Golden Ticket Programme into Europe, following the successful launch in the US. With this…
Skyeton’s Success Story: Innovations in UAV Technology and Strategic Growth
Earlier this month, Tech Tour proudly hosted the inaugural Tech Tour Deeptech & Defence 2024 event in Tallinn, Estonia. The event brought together visionary…
Tech Tour Deeptech & Defence 2024 Award Winners
The flagship Tech Tour Deeptech & Defence 2024, a premier platform for connecting deeptech and defence tech innovators with leading investors, successfully…
Tech Tour Sustainable Construction 2024 Key Data
Participating investors have contributed to well over €10 Billion in total investments in the past. The Tech Tour Sustainable Construction 2024 Investment…
Unlocking the Potential of European Space Tech: An Interview with Tero Vauraste
Space exploration is more than just reaching for the stars – it is about harnessing advanced technology to tackle some of the…
Tech Tour South East 2024 Key Data
Participating investors have contributed to well over €240 Billion in total investments in the past. The selected companies for the Tech Tour…
European Hydrogen Valleys Investment Forum 2024 Award Winners
The European Hydrogen Valleys 2024 Investment Program, designed to foster meaningful connections, strategic partnerships, and co-investments within the hydrogen sector, culminated in…
Hydrogen Pipeline Maker Strohm B.V. Raises €30M to Accelerate Growth for Energy Transition
We are excited to announce that Netherlands-based Strohm B.V., an Award-Winner at last year’s Tech Tour European Hydrogen Transport Dialogue and featured…
Insights into Estonia’s Startup Ecosystem – an Exclusive Interview with Allan Martinson
Estonia’s fascinating startup landscape has become a powerhouse in Europe. The country’s small population and strong focus on technology have created a…
European Hydrogen Transport Dialogue 2024: Catalysing Innovation and Investment
Participating investors have contributed well over €57 billion in total investments in the past. The European Hydrogen Transport Dialogue marks the third…
Tech Tour Energy & Decarbonisation 2024 Driving Investments for a Sustainable Future
Participating investors have contributed well over €128 billion in total investments in the past. The global transition towards sustainable energy is not…
Uniting Innovation and Investment in the Bio-based Industries
Participating investors have contributed over €210 billion in total investments in the past. The Tech Tour Bio-based Industries 2024 Investment Programme is set to…
Circular Valley: Pioneering the Future of the Circular Economy in Rhine-Ruhr
The extended Rhine-Ruhr region has long been a powerhouse of industrial innovation, with roots tracing back to the Industrial Revolution on the…
Tech Tour Bio-based Industries: Shaping Up a More Sustainable Future
Participating investors last year have contributed over €114 billion in total investments. Excited to gear up for this year’s edition of our…
What Drives Unicorn Founder Vincent Bieri
“Do what you like, do it with your heart and do it with others.”Vincent Bieri, Co-founder of Nexthink Leaders who are used…
Tech Tour Sustainable Construction 2024: An Interview with Programme President Frédéric Dreyer
This year’s Tech Tour Sustainable Construction programme is well underway. Culminating in a live event on October 16-17, 2024, in Lausanne, Switzerland, the programme is set to…
2024 AI Landscape in Europe
As we reach the midpoint of 2024, the landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) investment in Europe has transformed dramatically. According to the AI…
Tech Tour Growth Health 2024 Key Data
Participating investors have contributed over €200 billion in total investments in the past. Tech Tour has just announced the selected companies for…
European Hydrogen Valleys 2024 Key Data
Participating investors have contributed over €12 Billion in total investments in the past. Tech Tour has just announced the selected companies…
European VC Fundraising Steady Amid Market Shifts
As the European venture capital (VC) landscape rebounds from recent economic challenges, Q2 2024 showcased a marked improvement in deal activity, according…
Nordic Innovation Fair 2024 Key Data
Participating investors have contributed over €11 billion in total investments in the past. Tech Tour is proud to present the selected companies…
.lumen Raises €5M to Transform Mobility for the Visually Impaired
In a groundbreaking move set to revolutionize pedestrian mobility for the visually impaired, Romanian startup .lumen has announced a €5 million funding…
EIC Scaling Up Alumnus Cubbit Raises $12.5M to Revolutionize Geo-Distributed Cloud Storage
Pioneering geo-distributed cloud enabler Cubbit, an EIC Scaling Up programme alumnus, has secured $12.5 million in funding to revolutionize data storage independence for organizations, beginning in Europe. Co-led…
Norway’s Port to Space
By Marius FagerliContributors: Simon Flack, Jan Fredrik Korpe and AI Andøya Spaceport – A New Chapter in European Space Exploration With a…
Tech Tour Growth Health 2024: Pioneering HealthTech Innovations in EuropeTech
As the fifteenth edition of the Tech Tour Growth Health Programme is well underway, we had the privilege of speaking with Tanja Dowe, Vice…
Water Tech Award-Winner Redberry: Revolutionising Water Quality Control
At the forefront of rapid microbiology and water quality control, Redberry is emerging as a pioneering force. The company was recently awarded at Tech Tour…
Axelera AI Secures $68 Million Series B Funding to Propel AI Innovation
Excited to share that leading provider of AI hardware acceleration technology Axelera AI, an Award-winner at Tech Tour Deeptech 2022, has successfully…
The State of Quantum in 2024: Progress Amid Cautious Optimism
The field of quantum computing, long heralded as a transformative technology, continues to make significant strides despite a challenging investment landscape. The…
Europe’s Deeptech Ecosystem: A Catalyst for Innovation and Growth
Europe is emerging as a global factor in deeptech, a sector characterized by novel scientific or engineering breakthroughs that make their way…
EIC Catalyzing Change: The Atlas of EIC-Supported Scale-up Success
A recent report by Jolt Capital’s Jolt.Ninja demonstrates the significant impact of the European Innovation Council (EIC) on fostering innovation and growth…
Tech Tour Launches Second Edition of Sustainable Construction Programme
Following the success of its inaugural edition, Tech Tour has announced the launch of Tech Tour Sustainable Construction 2024. This programme aims…
Transforming Agriculture through Innovation and Dialogue: Bayer’s LifeHub Monheim Pioneers Regenerative Ag Practices
Ambition: Transforming Agriculture for a Sustainable Future LifeHub Monheim is opening the door to Bayer Crop Science Headquarters, providing a conduit for…
Tech Tour Water Tech 2024 Award Winners
The second edition of the Tech Tour Water Tech concluded successfully on May 21 and 22 in Aarhus, Denmark. This year, the programme brought…
Who Wins in Water: Featuring Precious Perspectives by Serial Founder Michael Hank at Tech Tour Water Tech 2024
“Water is a vital resource, and its availability and quality are declining globally. So I think we are in desperate need of…
Tech Tour Growth Health: Full Speed Ahead, Driving Healthtech Innovation
Participating investors in our last edition have contributed to well over €110 Billion in total investments. The selection process for Tech Tour Growth…
Tech Tour Ocean 2024 Award Winners
The third edition of the Tech Tour Ocean 2024 Investment Programme concluded with a dynamic event which took place in Bodø, Norway…
Europe’s Tech Scale-up Potential: Unlocking a €1 Trillion Investment Opportunity
Group of experts’ Report points to an historic opportunity to scale investment in the European technology sector to strengthen Europe’s sovereignty and…
NIL Technology Raises €29 Million to Scale its Manufacturing Capabilities of High-performing Flat Camera Lenses
We are excited to share that EIC ScalingUp portfolio company NIL Technology (NILT), a flat optics innovator, has secured €29 million in…
Mental & Brain Health Award Winners
The first edition of the Tech Tour Mental & Brain Health programme was a tremendous success. It concluded with an event on…
Tech Tour Circular 2024 Award Winners
The Tech Tour Circular 2024 Investment Programme culminated in a dynamic event held in Ghent on April 23-24, 2024. This year, 40…
Revolutionizing Women’s Healthcare: An Innovative Journey with Aspivix
ASPIVIX announced its collaboration with Bayer Switzerland to enhance women’s healthcare. This partnership aims to introduce Carevix™, a CE-marked and FDA-cleared cervical…
Central Eastern European (CEE) Startups: A Story of Growth, Challenges, and Promise
The Central Eastern European (CEE) startup ecosystem stands as a testament to the region’s burgeoning innovation and entrepreneurial spirit, with a combined…
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