Focused on founders, Day 1 includes dynamic formats such as Innovators Unleashed, where panelists showcase unique innovations within the deep tech sector for discussion, Founders Coaching Founders, featuring curated 1:1 mentorship sessions, and hands-on Masterclasses to elevate founders to the next level on Day 1 of DTM.

Centred on customer acquisition, DTM’s corporate partners will take a leading role. Day 2 highlights events like Novel AI Titans of Europe, where corporates and pre-selected founders participate in B2B pitching to curated corporates as potential customers. Corporates will engage in reverse pitching to showcase their areas of commercial interest within deep tech. Additionally, Day 2 will host an invite-only summit, “The Guardians of the European Deep Tech Galaxy: Driving Competitiveness of Europe’s High-Tech Enterprises”, co-facilitated by McKinsey & Company.

Dedicated to connecting founders with investors to secure funding, Day 3 features the pan-European early-stage pitch competition. Eight semi-final rounds will run in parallel, with expert judges selecting the top founders. Winning teams will be awarded investment prizes totalling over €1 million, subject to due diligence.