INPHO Venture Summit 2026
22–23 October 2026 | Palais de la Bourse, Bordeaux, France
Deep-tech startups, investors and industry leaders will meet in Bordeaux this October for the INPHO Venture Summit 2026, an invitation-only event focused on the technologies and investment opportunities shaping the next industrial cycle.
Taking place on 22–23 October 2026 at the Palais de la Bourse, the tenth edition of INPHO will bring together venture capital investors, limited partners, corporate investors, industrial companies and selected high-potential startups from Europe and beyond.
A strong focus on semiconductors and enabling technologies
The summit covers several strategic deep-tech areas, including semiconductors, photonics and quantum technologies, alongside AI and data infrastructure, robotics, defence and dual-use technologies, energy and other critical infrastructure. The 2026 programme places particular emphasis on European technological sovereignty, AI and industrial leadership.
Semiconductors also feature directly in the programme. One of the main discussions will explore deep tech and sovereignty, including strategic opportunities in semiconductors, defence, cyber and AI. Another session will address how Europe can build stronger deep-tech leadership through clusters, competence centres, platforms and capital at scale.
For semiconductor startups and SMEs, the event therefore offers an opportunity to connect technology development with one of the factors essential for scaling innovation: access to investment and industrial partners.
Meet investors and pitch your technology
INPHO combines keynote sessions and expert discussions with startup pitches, curated one-to-one meetings and high-level networking. Selected startups can present their solutions directly to investors and corporate representatives and explore potential investment and strategic partnerships.
Applications from deep-tech startups are reviewed by an investor-led selection committee, and applying is free of charge. Participation in the summit itself follows an invitation-only format.
When: 22–23 October 2026
Where: Palais de la Bourse, Bordeaux, France
Who: Deep-tech startups and scaleups, investors, LPs, corporates and industry representatives
Interested in taking part?
Visit the INPHO Venture Summit 2026 website for the programme, startup application and participation details.
