Author: Patricia Silva

Talking about deep tech often means talking about science becoming business: technologiesborn in laboratories – AI, robotics, new materials, space, biotech, cybersecurity, advancedcomputing – that require years of R&D, patient capital, and an ecosystem capable ofsupporting the leap from prototype to market. In Italy, it is also the terrain where the gendergap is most visible:…

Solvita Kostjukova, Serial Deep-Tech Entrepreneur and Ecosystem Builder, UniLab, Latvia We are living in changing times, and deep-tech is no longer a niche conversation. It is becoming one of the most important foundations of Europe’s future resilience, competitiveness, and capacity to act. From health and food systems to materials, energy, biotechnology, and increasingly defence- and…

The EPIC-X Acceleration+ Programme closed on 5 January 2026, receiving 128 eligible applications from women-led deep-tech startups across 16 EU countries, representing a total of €7.68 million in requested funding.  Following a thorough evaluation process, 20 projects have been provisionally selected for support under the programme. The selected startups are currently undergoing the final contracting procedures, after…

Deep tech has never been the easy road. It’s slow, demanding, and full of moments where you have to explain your science over and over again just so people get it. But it’s also where real innovation happens, and where founders with persistence and passion can change entire industries. At Sparkup Tartu Science Park, deep-tech…

The European program Epic-X, a key initiative to strengthen deep-tech and energize emerging ecosystems in Europe, and the Women Startup Awards (WSA), the leading platform in Spain for showcasing and supporting female founders, announce a strategic partnership to accelerate the international presence of women entrepreneurs and reduce the gender gap that still exists in the…

It’s well-known that Malta is the smallest EU Member State, but if someone hasn’t had the opportunity to visit, it can be difficult to picture just how small the country is. With the largest island measuring just 27km at its longest stretch, you can drive its length in 40 minutes. A country rich in history…

The EPIC-X Open Call is an exciting opportunity for women-led deep-tech startups to accelerate their growth, overcome innovation barriers, and make impactful contributions to the European deep-tech landscape. Through this initiative, EPIC-X offers a comprehensive support package designed to empower women entrepreneurs and help them scale their startups across Europe. Here’s everything you need to…

Across the world, all eyes are on the field of deep tech. With its wide spectrum of applications, spanning from artificial intelligence to biotechnology, deep tech is seen as the frontier of competitiveness, resilience and futureproofing in a world whose foundations are shifting. Yet, despite its nascent nature, in today’s age of inclusivity the field…

The deep tech landscape in Europe is experiencing a transformative shift, and at the heart of this change is the increasing role of women-led startups. The EPIC-X project, focusing on advancing deep tech through inclusive innovation ecosystems, has unveiled critical insights that aim to address the gender disparities that persist in the sector. With findings…