Startups & Investments
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Innovation and funding trends
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.
Welcome Coffee, Exhibitions & Networking
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Morning Session
Co-Chairs
Sylvain Colomb
Microelectronics Startup Program Manager, CEA-Leti
Laurence Petit
Innovation Director, CEA – EIC Board Member
Startup Elevator Pitches
Illuminating the future of photonics
Régis Saleur
Managing Partner, Supernova Invest
Smart Money, Hard Tech: Strategic trends in funding deep-tech electronics for 2026
Startup Elevator Pitches
Decoding the future of compute and quantum
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
Startup Elevator Pitches
Driving the future of more than moore, hybrid integration & sensors
Thomas Ferré
Private Equity Investor, EIC/EIB
Fueling deep tech innovation: Europe's critical role in startup financing... more info
Bernard Aspar
Silian Partners / Ardian Semiconductor
Scaling European semiconductors: combining private equity best practices with semiconductor expertise to transform European players into global leaders... more info
Sylvain Colomb
Closing Remarks
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.
