It is with great excitement that we announce the much-anticipated 9th edition of the Innovation Radar Prize. Brace yourself for an unprecedented twist this year, as we introduce the Innovation Radar Summit – an extraordinary in-person event that merges captivating live pitches from the finest EU-funded startups with riveting panels hosted by leading experts in the EU startup ecosystem.
Save the date: 13 November 2023, at Microsoft‘s Lisbon
About the Event
The Innovation Radar Summit will happen right before the Web Summit and will be conveniently located close to its venue.
The Innovation Radar, a groundbreaking initiative by the European Commission, seeks out high-potential innovations and innovators within EU-funded research and innovation projects. Since 2015, we have celebrated the best EU-funded innovators through the annual Innovation Radar Prize, gaining significant exposure to the influential EU investor community.
The Innovation Radar Summit, co-organised by the European Commission and Dealflow.eu, in partnership with Eura AG, Dealroom.co, the European Startup Nations Alliance (ESNA), Startup Lisboa, and Microsoft.
The Innovation Radar Summit is a unique opportunity to give visibility to those innovators who are willing to embrace the journey of commercialisation. Check out the winners of previous editions.
The Innovation Radar Summit Categories
Besides the Innovation Radar Prize, the finalists will compete in three categories: Female-Led; Sustainability Tech; AI & Smart Devices.
Panel discussions
In addition to the competition, the event will feature three engaging panels hosted by experts in the EU startup ecosystem, multiplying the opportunity to network.
DMA: Implications on the EU Digital Innovation Ecosystem
How can Europe facilitate access to funding to foster startup ecosystem
EU Unicorn (yet to be revealed): A Success Story
Event Registration
We encourage investors and key players to register for participation at the Innovation Radar Summit 2023. The event is free.