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🚀 INNOVATE-EU startup pitch session in Deep Tech Atelier Riga 2026

Proud to reflect on the INNOVATE-EU Stage at this year’s Deep Tech Atelier on 15 May 2026 🚀

As part of the INNOVATE-EU project’s deep tech startup support activities, we brought together 16 promising startups to pitch in front of investors, ecosystem stakeholders, and the wider innovation community – creating opportunities for visibility, feedback, partnerships, and growth.

The results were truly impressive:
🔹 6 startups qualified for the official pitching semifinals
🔹 3 startups advanced to the finals
🔹 2 startups won their categories and received prizes:
🏆 Asvel (MedTech)
🏆 Diawiser (AI/MedTech)

Both winning startups are part of the Cluster Imago•Mol / Rubik Hub accelerator ecosystem — congratulations on this outstanding achievement! 👏

A huge thank you to all participating startups Ritesh Soni of Asvel, Frederik Wegner of Cerepal.ai, Davide Ricciardi of CuraMe, Temitope F. of DevEnvIQ, Monika Fetingyte of Diawiser. Kritesh Shridhar of EcoReady, Sebastian Samuelsson of LayerLogic AB, Erik Kayser of ReEnergy Holdings LLC, David Breunig of retake, Otilia Pintilii of Twin Heart, Johannes Fagerström of Vyse tech, Liga Nenaseva of Amodera Lab, Maria Korabovska (Pridaca) of Tepower, Tatiana Latartseva of Tyana.app, Aleksejs Korabovsksi of Emeralds Shielding, Aivars Vembris of AP4PIC, partners Ionut Amariei, Anna Rozenfelde, Flaviu Iorgulescu, mentors, investors, jury members, and attendees who contributed to making the INNOVATE-EU.

Stage such a valuable platform for deep tech innovation and entrepreneurship. Excited to continue supporting the next generation of deep tech founders across Europe 🌍
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🚀 INNOVATE-EU Newsletter August 2025 is out!

We’re excited to share the latest updates from INNOVATE-EU, the Horizon Europe initiative dedicated to empowering start-ups and connecting innovation ecosystems across Europe.

In this issue, discover:
🔹 Local needs assessments & tailored action plans
🔹 Building inclusive innovation communities across regions
🔹 Direct support & training for deep-tech startups
🔹 Upcoming regional workshops in September – join us to shape the future of Europe’s startup ecosystems!
🔹 Our new training program (Oct–Dec 2025) for startups in Greentech, Medtech, ICT, and Agrifood 🚀

👉 Apply for the training program: https://lnkd.in/dz_PNShF

Let’s bridge the innovation divide and create opportunities for startups across Europe!

INNOVATE-EU Sister projects offer for startups and scaleups following support programs:

07 December 2025

EPIC-X Open Call for Women-Led Deep-Tech Startups (deadline: 5 January, 17:00 CET) EPIC-X is looking for women-led deep-tech startups from the 16 EU countries classified as moderate or emerging innovators to join a 6-month Acceleration+ Programme. Selected startups receive an equity-free €60,000 grant, tailored business coaching, capacity-building sessions, and EU-level visibility, including an investor Demo Day. Who can apply? • Startups (SMEs) founded before 1 January 2024 • Established in…

INNOVATE-EU launches training program to empower deeptech startups across Europe

29 July 2025

A new international acceleration program – INNOVATE-EU has officially launched, aiming to bridge the innovation gap between Europe’s leading and emerging regions. Funded by the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA), INNOVATE-EU supports deeptech startups in Greentech, Agrifood, ICT, and Medtech to scale their innovations and connect with key actors in Europe’s dynamic innovation ecosystems. 🚀 What is INNOVATE-EU? INNOVATE-EU is a two-year EU-funded initiative that…

Innovate-EU

15 July 2025

On July 2nd in Cluj-Napoca, Romania within Clusters Meet Regions event organised by European Cluster Collaboration Platform - ECCP with the support of European Commission, Innovate-EU consortium partners met to make a step forward in strengthening regional innovation and startup ecosystems across the EU. The focus of the meeting was: – Present the findings from each region’s Regional Innovation Report; – Discussing actionable pathways for cross-regional collaboration; –…

INNOVATE-EU partner participated in online Cluster Talk event "Launch. Grow. Lead: The EU’s Strategy for Startups and Scaleups"on 25th of June, 2025

17 June 2025

Startups and scaleups are vital engines of innovation. A dynamic ecosystem supporting these companies can significantly contribute to economic growth and market development by enhancing productivity, attracting investment, and generating high-quality employment opportunities. Therefore, the European Commission has set out a “Startup and Scaleup Strategy” to position the EU as the premier destination for launching and scaling technology-driven enterprises. The strategy includes targeted measures…

The INNOVATE-EU project

31 May 2025

The INNOVATE-EU project, funded by Horizon Europe, officially launched with a successful kick-off meeting held on February 4-5, 2025, in Stuttgart, Germany. The event gathered eight project partners from five European countries—Germany, Lithuania, Spain, Latvia, and Romania—along with Project Officer Oliver Kozak. 📌 The European Union faces several societal challenges, including the need for a sustainable green and digital transition. To overcome these challenges and maintain the EU's…