Annual Report · March 2026

The European
Deep Tech Report 2026

Now in its 5th edition, the definitive annual report on Europe's deep tech ecosystem — from funding and trends to the startups defining tomorrow's critical industries.

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Global Live Briefing

The Unveiling of Europe's Deep Tech 2026

Join us live online for the global launch. First look at the data, key findings and an expert panel Q&A.

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Tuesday, 24 March 2026

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Industry Voices

What ecosystem builders are saying

Hear from the investors, founders and policymakers shaping Europe's deep tech future.

"Deep Tech will be the engine of Europe's next wave of innovation, driving breakthroughs from autonomous systems to space technologies. If European defence spending rises to the estimated 3.5% of GDP, we expect around 10% of that – roughly €61bn per year – to be directly invested in European Deep Tech."

Klaus Hommels

Founder, Lakestar

"Europe continues to be a hub of world-class innovation in Deep Tech, excelling in AI, semiconductors, quantum computing, energy, and robotics."

Young Sohn

Founding Managing Partner, Walden Catalyst Ventures

"The quality of European talent, both technical and commercial, is world-class, full stop."

Paul Murphy

Partner, Lightspeed Venture Partners

"Europe is a global leader in fusion science and on a clear trajectory to demonstrate net energy generation by 2031."

Benjamin Erhart

General Partner, UVC Partners

Press Coverage

Media highlights from previous editions

The European Deep Tech Report has become essential reading for investors, policymakers and founders across the continent.

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Deeptech is now the second best-funded tech sector in Europe, trailing only fintech.

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Deeptech remained one of Europe's most resilient sectors in 2023, even as broader venture capital funding faced a winter.

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Europe's deep tech ecosystem is increasingly gaining relevance, both regionally and globally, as a driver of strategic autonomy.

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Europe's $16B deeptech bet could be the continent's best path to achieving strategic autonomy and technological sovereignty.

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Deep Tech Report 2026

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