Event Agenda
10/22/2025
09:00
09:00 - 16:30
Fit 4 Start Selection Pitches | Digital
09:00 - Opening Speech & Jury Introduction | Digital
09:15 - Batterfly, 09:24 - esgwise, 09:33 - Voice of Fire, 09:42 - Next Step Fusion, 09:51- Offinite, 10:00 - LuxQuantum, 10:09 - LeaseryT, 10:18 - Midcontract, 10:27 - TENTA VISION, 10:36 - Fluxy.One, 10:45| Coffee Break, 10:56 - Djuba, 11:05 - RoasterCup, 11:14 - EntreprenAI, 11:23 - Moonlight by Corca, 11:32 - deelan.ai, 11:41 - Sendplex, 11:50 - Ānayati, 11:59 - Scrioo, 12:08 - WiziPet, 12:17 - Exploreo
12:26 - Lunch Break & Jury Deliberation
13:30 - Welcome back introduction | Digital
13:40 - Mobile AI Waste Scan, 13:49 - LOOP-PARK, 13:58 - Vsion Smart Window, 14:07 - e-Litmus, 14:16 - PanIAM, 14:25 - OpenCyberAI, 14:34 - ElleQuant, 14:43 - GoFlek Marine, 14:52 - Main Sequence, 15:01 - Eqoneek, 15:10 - Coffee Break, 15:21 - Predictive, 15:30 - CryptaCount, 15:39 - Fitotech, 15:48 - MoveMe, 15:57 - Socious, 16:06 - SoftTrainer, 16:15 - Wonderslab, 16:24 - CognitX AI, 16:33 - Djooky, 16:42 - Habiata
JennaPompermeier (Loop-park)LukasRoth (TENTA VISION GmbH)TessieChotin (Loop-park)NadyaBarodzich (Fluxy.One)PriyankaMeena (Exploreo)RuneMonzel (TENTA VISION GmbH)Jean-LucRippinger (Scrioo)RoseThattil Candeth (OptryT Sarl)Thomasde Pommereau (GoFlek Marine)SatishTK (IQZ Systems LLC)HyunJKim (Batterfly)YisooHa (Wonderslab)JulienVilela Pimenta (ElleQuant)VadimGabel (Fitotech Sarl )GillesKatz (PanIAM Cloud)DongyeopLee (VSION, INC.)KévinMeunier (serialdesign)Antonioda Palma Ferramacho (OptryT)GeorgySubbotin (Next Step Fusion Sarl)SunnyHan (WondersLab Inc.)PanosMeintanis (Deelan)SidiZongo (Djuba.)SungwonPark (BatterFly)AlekseiZolotarev (Next Step Fusion Sarl)RuslanKovalenko (SoftTrainer)Natalia Ilina (Fitotech Sarl )
09:00 - 09:40
Panel | From Seed to Late Stage : The Founding Journey
Unpacking Your Growth Engine — From Vision to Scale
When growth stalls, founders blame sales — but the real issue is usually upstream. In this session, Jérôme shares a practical framework to diagnose and fix what’s holding you back. Joined by successful founders, he’ll explore:
- Europe’s underdog mindset
- Why culture matters
- Ruthless clarity & focus
- Owning the “black magic” of PMF
- Unlocking growth
Expect real stories, actionable lessons, and candid truth.
RogerAssaker (MDsim)KevinMuller (Passbolt)
09:45 - 10:20
Panel | Family Offices in Ventures: Lessons from the Front Line
Key learnings and takeaways on investing into venture capital from experienced international family offices and officers. The asset class can be accessible if approached correctly, and we'll be asking these experienced thought leaders how they've cracked the secrets of venture.
OwenReynolds (Innotek)
10:00
10:00 - 10:55
Showcase | CVC Portfolio Day
Discover the future of innovation through the lens of corporate venture capital. This showcase spotlights standout startups backed by leading CVCs, offering a curated glimpse into the technologies and business models shaping tomorrow’s industries. Attendees will meet founders driving transformation across sectors and hear firsthand how strategic investment is accelerating their growth. Whether you're scouting partnerships, exploring investment opportunities, or simply curious about what’s next, CVC Portfolio Day is your front-row seat to the corporate-startup ecosystem in action.
VitalieSchiopu (ClimateCamp)JanGarde (THE EMBASSIES OF GOOD LIVING AG)DamienGarot (Stellar )PaoloLazzaroni (Gulliver Luxembourg)KonradHanschmidt (Gridio)MarzioSchena (ANote Music)SiimTäkker (R8 Technologies)
10:30 - 11:15
Panel | How Can EU Funding Power Scale-Up Success?
In this session, leading voices from the European innovation ecosystem explore how EU funding mechanisms can more effectively support startups transitioning into scale-ups. With Europe’s strategic push to retain high-growth tech companies and close the innovation gap, the panel will discuss the evolving landscape of public-private collaboration, the role of the European Innovation Council, and new instruments like the Scale-Up Europe Fund.
CarolinaRossi (ESNA (Europe Startup Nations Alliance))IwonaBiernat (European Investment Bank)IoanaMihai (EIB-EIC Fund)Pascal Bouvier (MiddleGame Ventures )
10:30 - 11:25
VCs Only | EIF's investment approach and thematic priorities
How to support Venture Capital to shape the future of European economy. Hear about the latest EIF initiatives to address the evolving needs of the market and to continue focusing investments where it matters most for Europe.
MarcoNatoli (European Investment Fund)
11:00
11:00 - 11:55
Reverse Pitches | Corporate Challenges, Start-up Solutions
Listen to corporate challenges by:
- CTI Systems
- Opportunity Financial Services
- Vodafone
- Schroeder & Associés
- SWM
- Arcelor Mittal
- Alter Domus
Luxembourg’s leading innovative companies will present their unique challenges to start-ups through concise 5-minute pitches. Each company will outline specific problems they are facing related to customer journeys or operational efficiency, seeking fresh and creative solutions from the startup community.
Following entrepreneurs can engage directly with the companies. This provides a valuable opportunity for start-ups to identify potential collaboration partners, discuss their ideas in more detail, and explore avenues for partnership and innovation.
DariusStein (Schroeder et Associés)TimoHein (CTI Systems S.à r.l. )MaxMayer (Alter Domus)Anne-LaureJaeckel (SWM International)BastienCaspani (ArcelorMittal)RemiMinnebo (Alter Domus)MihaelaAmbrozie (Vodafone Procure & Connect)JonathanSoreille (Opportunity Financial Services)
11:30 - 12:25
Networking| AI Finance Lab - for European AI startups
If you are a thriving European AI startup, come to meet the European AI Office and leading investors, including the European Investment Bank and European Innovation Council. Get to know how you can benefit from European investment tools and access to AI Factories. This is your opportunity to present your ideas and receive exclusive feedback from investors.
TobiasMünstermann (EIB)CécileHuet (European Commission - AI Office)AnnaGorzkowska (European Investment Bank)
11:30 - 12:15
Presentation | Titans of Tech: Europe’s Technology Renaissance
Now in its 11th edition, the Titans of Tech report unveils a European tech sector that is not only rebounding but actively reinventing itself. Fuelled by a resurgence in AI-led innovation, the industry has returned to growth, marked by record fundraising, renewed unicorn creation, and rising sovereign ambition in AI across the continent.
AlonKuperman (Bullhound Capital)
12:00
12:00 - 12:45
Panel | Empowering Equity: Investor Insights on Women-Led Startups
This session explores how venture capital is helping women-led startups achieve scale, innovation, and global reach. Building on last year’s popular discussion, this new edition adds presentations from VCs, giving founders a rare look at what investors truly value and how they deliver support beyond funding. The panel will feature success stories, practical strategies, and candid insights on increasing visibility and bridging the gender funding gap.
LEROYLuisa (imec.istart)Susanne KatharinaSchorsch (Amadeus Capital Partners)JillianManus (Structure Capital)InnaPerepelytsya (Luxinnovation)
13:00
13:00 - 14:25
Panel & Pitches | Journey into Financing Cybersecurity Ventures
In an era where digital threats evolve faster than ever, financing innovation in cybersecurity has become a strategic imperative. This high-impact session brings together top minds shaping the future of cyber defense and investment.
🎙️ Roundtable Discussion: Investing in the Future of Cybersecurity
Moderated by Christophe Bianco, cybersecurity entrepreneur and investor, this panel will explore the dynamics of funding cybersecurity ventures—from early-stage innovation to global scale-up strategies. Expect sharp insights and candid perspectives from:
Carlos Alberto Silva, Managing Partner at 33N Ventures, a key investor in cutting-edge cyber technologies
Gianni Cuozzo, CEO & Founder of Exein, the Italian embedded cybersecurity scale-up that just raised €70M in Series C funding
Pascal Steichen, CEO of Luxembourg House of Cyber, championing national and European cyber resilience
Together, they will unpack the challenges and opportunities of building and backing companies that protect our digital infrastructure.
🚀 Scale-Up Spotlight: Exein’s Vision for Global Cyber Leadership
Following the panel, Gianni Cuozzo will take the stage for an exclusive 20-minute pitch. Fresh off Exein’s €70 million funding round led by Balderton Capital, he will share his journey of building a “digital immune system” for IoT and AI devices, now securing over 1.5 billion units worldwide. He will reveal how Exein plans to expand across the US, Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea—and what it takes to become a global cybersecurity leader.
Carlos AlbertoSilva (33N Ventures)PascalSteichen (Luxembourg House of Cybersecurity)GianniCuozzo (EXEIN )
13:00 - 14:10
Showcase | Dual-Use Innovation at NATO: Shaping the Future of Defence
This session offers a deep dive into the mission, mandate, and early achievements of the NATO Innovation Fund (NIF)—a pioneering initiative designed to strengthen NATO’s technological edge through strategic investments in dual-use deep tech. Participants will gain insights into how NIF is shaping NATO’s innovation strategy and fostering transatlantic collaboration in emerging technologies.
The session will feature a showcase of a NIF-backed startup, highlighting its breakthrough technology and the tangible impact of NATO’s support on its growth trajectory. This real-world example will illustrate how NIF’s capital and strategic guidance empower startups to scale innovations that align with NATO’s defense and security priorities.
Complementing this, the session will explore the role of DIANA (Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic) as NATO’s accelerator program. Attendees will learn how DIANA works in synergy with NIF to support early-stage ventures, bridge the gap between innovation and deployment, and connect startups with private capital to ensure long-term sustainability.
NikosLoutas (NATO)AlexJantzen (Aquark Technologies)FrançoisKoch (Luxembourg Delegation to NATO)
13:00 - 13:55
Showcase | The Future of European Cleantech
Meet the cleantech companies reshaping Europe’s industrial landscape. This session showcases some of Europe’s most promising cleantech innovators. Discover what Europe has to offer and gain insight into the challenges and opportunities of scaling a cleantech company across the region.
SachaMuller (Cleantech for Benelux)DanielDietz (cylib GmbH)Heike CarlZatterstrom (Boson Energy)AndersJansson (Corpower Ocean)SungwonPark (BatterFly)
14:00
14:00 - 14:55
Panel | An EU Startup and Scaleup Investment Strategy
What does the new EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy mean for cleantech? This panel will explore how Europe can become the leading hub for growing cleantech companies. We’ll dive into what’s needed—from funding to policy—to close the finance gap and unlock the full potential of European climate innovation.
FrederikDeutman (SevenGen Investment Partners)KhalidNaqib (EIB Equity & Growth Capital)StephanPeters (Accelerating Impact)
14:15 - 14:55
Panel | Powering Defence Innovation with Venture Capital
This panel discussion brings together leading voices from the venture capital and defence innovation ecosystems to explore how private investment is shaping the future of security technologies. The speakers will delve into the strategic role of venture capital in accelerating dual-use innovations, supporting startups in defence-related fields, and fostering collaboration between governments and tech entrepreneurs.
Ari KristinnJónsson (NATO Innovation Fund)AnaBernardo-Gancedo (NATO Innovation Fund)JeremyTeboul (OTB Ventures)AlexJantzen (Aquark Technologies)DavidDana (Expansion Ventures)
14:30 - 15:10
Networking | Cybersecurity Networking
15:00
15:00 - 15:25
Fireside chat | Investing for Change: Aligning Growth and Good
Alexandre Mars, President & founder of blisce/, will explain how venture capital can be both profitable and purpose-driven. He will discuss the origins of his B Corp investment firm, how his entrepreneurial journey has shaped his approach to investing, and give concrete examples of companies where profit and positive impact go hand in hand. He will share his insights on how to converge growth and social change, support founders who want to transform their industry, and the role of European startups in building technological sovereignty and promoting high-impact innovations.
AlexandreMars (blisce/)BernhardKowatsch (UN World Food Programme Innovation Accelerator)
15:00 - 15:55
Panel & Pitches | Belgium Unlocked: VCs & Start-ups in Focus
An ecosystem overview by Private Capital Belgium sets the stage for fast-paced VC and portfolio company pitches.
StéphanieSacré (Noshaq)JanAlexander (Private Capital Belgium)RubenPauwels (Angelwise)LEROYLuisa (imec.istart)NataliaKhamraeva (Auditstage)DmitryPanenkov (emma)LeenAnthuenis (SuperNova)JonasCoenen (DeltaBlue)RobertBaudinet (Matvision)JürgenIngels (Smartfin)
15:00 - 16:25
Panel | From VCs to Family Offices: Investment Opportunities into European Fintechs
Learn and meet some of the most active investors in European fintechs today.
Olivia Spencer (aperture.co)Arthur Bessieres (Plug and Play)ShanuSherwani (Kneip Management)Nathalie Schwarzkopf (BlackFin Capital Partners)
15:15 - 16:30
Invitation Only | Defence Networking
16:00
16:00 - 18:00
Pitch & Showcase | Humanitarian Innovation Accelerator: Pitch and Showcase
Get a front-row seat to this Humanitarian Innovation Pitch Event, and discover and connect first-hand with high-potential innovations leveraging AI, IoT, blockchain, drones and more to address the world’s toughest humanitarian challenges.
XavierBettelJaganChapagain (International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC))BernhardKowatsch (UN World Food Programme Innovation Accelerator)
16:30 - 17:30
Showcase | Fit 4 Start Alumni Pitching Showcase – 10 Years of Start-up Excellence
Celebrate a decade of innovation with Fit 4 Start, Luxembourg’s leading accelerator programme. Over the past 10 years, Fit 4 Start has supported and propelled some of the country’s most promising start-ups, helping them grow, connect, and make their mark on the international stage.
At this special Alumni Pitching Showcase, you’ll experience 6 dynamic pitches in 6 minutes each, featuring standout projects and inspiring founders who have emerged from the programme. Expect a lively session filled with fresh ideas, entrepreneurial journeys, and a glimpse into the future of innovation in Luxembourg. Whether you’re curious about the start-up ecosystem or simply looking for inspiration, this event is open to all. Come and experience the best of Fit 4 Start!
At this special Alumni Pitching Showcase, you’ll have the chance to discover a selection of standout projects and inspiring founders who have emerged from the programme. Expect a lively session filled with fresh ideas, entrepreneurial journeys, and a glimpse into the future of innovation in Luxembourg. Whether you’re curious about the start-up ecosystem or simply looking for inspiration, this event is open to all—come and experience the best of Fit 4 Start!
SamStaincliffe (Uplift360)RogerAssaker (MDsim)MaximeAllard (Helical)LeonhardKossman (Fundvis)