Startups & Investments

Thursday, June 25, 2026

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Thursday, June 25, 2026

Startups are a driving force behind breakthroughs in semiconductors and photonics.

Through focused pitches and ecosystem insights, this session highlights emerging technologies and examines investments across deep tech—from early-stage ventures to growth-ready companies shaping the next industrial wave.

08:30 a.m. - 09:30 a.m.

Welcome Coffee, Exhibitions & Networking

09:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Morning Session

Welcome & Introduction

Co-Chairs

Sylvain Colomb

Microelectronics Startup Program Manager, CEA-Leti

Laurence Petit

Innovation Director, CEA

 

9:40 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Startup Elevator Pitches

Photonics - 4 Startups Coming Soon

10:00 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.
Investment Director, Supernova Invest

Damien Bretegnier

Investment Director, Supernova Invest

Smart Money, Hard Tech: Strategic trends in funding Deep-Tech Electronics for 2026

10:20 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.

Startup Elevator Pitches

Compute & Quantum -  4 Startups Coming Soon

10:40 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Panel Session

Hard Tech, High Stakes: Rethinking the Early-Stage Funding Mix with VCs and Corporate VCs

Pierre Garnier, Jolt Capital; Steven Konsek, Applied Ventures

11:00 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.

Startup Elevator Pitches

More than Moore, Hybrid Integration & Sensors -  4 Startups Coming Soon

11:20 a.m. - 11:40 p.m.

Panel Session

The Liquidity Roadmap: From Growth Equity to Strategic Acquisition

Bernard Aspar, Silian Partners / Ardian

More speakers coming soon

 

11:50 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Sylvain Colomb

Closing Remarks

More on our other speakers coming soon !

12:00 p.m. - 02:30 p.m.

Lunch, Exhibitions & Networking

  • Latest Demos: Discover more than 30 live demos and network with potential partners.
  • Startups Corner: Don’t miss out on the startups corner to learn about the latest tech offers.
  • Business Meetings: Book meetings with experts to discuss your innovation project.
  • Partners Corner: Explore partners’ booth showcasing their technologies.

Bonus: Attendees will receive the conference proceedings after the event