EIC Scaling Club

We are happy and excited about the success of our New Space Group member Aurora Propulsion Technologies and its co-founder and CEO Perttu Yli-Opas. Good luck reaching new heights!

European Hydrogen Giga-scale Generation & Storage Investment Summit 2025 - a resounding success! 🚀 The event, which was held in the historic city of Toledo on April 3-4, had a high-impact program, bringing together 170 participants, including some of the most forward-thinking minds in the European hydrogen ecosystem. 30 pioneering start-up companies showcased their cutting-edge innovations in the Summit. We are especially proud that 8 (!) of our EIC Scaling Club members were among them: ➡️ Dynelectro ➡️ Elcogen ➡️ H2SITE ➡️ Hydrogenious LOHC ➡️ Jolt Activated Electrodes ➡️ Naco Technologies ➡️ Nordic Electrofuel ➡️ Zeleros The Summit also featured over 40 leading investors, corporates, and industry experts, who shared invaluable strategic insights, forged new collaborations, and offered critical support to accelerate hydrogen scale-up efforts across Europe. We are grateful to all participants, speakers, and partners who contributed to the success of this landmark event. Yours, EurA AG, Hello Tomorrow, Tech Tour, EuroQuity - Bpifrance, IESE Business School, Webrazzi / Tech.eu, and the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) Gilles Le Cocguen, Sara Jud, Nassima Ferahtia, William Stevens, Nicolette Komitska, Denitsa Nenkova, Yasemin Baran, Iva Tchetinova, Ricardo Greenfield, Valentin Marin, Etienne P., Marc Ranchon, Alberto Garcia Picazo, Lucas MAURICE, Carmo Cupertino de Miranda, Oriana B., Cristiana Gonçalves, Rute Mata João, Joana Bragança, Márcia Macieira, Jan Bernlöhr, Irmak Acar, Julia Gifford #EICScalingClub #HydrogenSummit #EuropeanHydrogen #CleanEnergy #EUinnovation #DeepTech #Sustainability #EnergyTransition

Meet Vivici — a Dutch scale-up headquartered in the Biotech Campus Delft and member of EIC Scaling Club’s Agri & Food Tech market group. Vivici is producing dairy proteins through precision fermentation, creating alternative proteins that are both sustainable and ethical. The world faces a rapidly increasing demand for protein — it’s going to double in the future.    “We can’t sustainably feed the world by doubling the number of cows and pigs and chickens. We need alternative proteins. So, we’ve found a way to make real animal protein without the animal, using a technology similar to beer brewing and making these proteins in a sustainable and affordable way,” explains Vivici CEO Stephan van Sint Fiet. To learn more about the company and its team, read, watch, or listen to our interview with Stephan — link in the comments! Yours truly, EurA AG, Hello Tomorrow, Tech Tour, EuroQuity - Bpifrance, IESE Business School, Webrazzi / Tech.eu, and the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) Gilles Le Cocguen, Sara Jud, Nassima Ferahtia, William Stevens, Nicolette Komitska, Denitsa Nenkova, Yasemin Baran, Iva Tchetinova, Ricardo Greenfield, Valentin Marin, Etienne P., Marc Ranchon, Alberto Garcia Picazo, Lucas MAURICE, Carmo Cupertino de Miranda, Oriana B., Cristiana Gonçalves, Rute Mata João, Joana Bragança, Márcia Macieira, Jan Bernlöhr, Irmak Acar, Julia Gifford, Krista Krumina, Ieva Sīpola #EICScalingClub #DeepTech #AgriAndFoodTech #biotech #EUinnovation

🚀 The EIC Impact Report 2025 is out, showcasing the EIC's progress as a top investor for European deep tech. 🚀 Highlights include supporting 700+ startups, 400+ research projects, and a strong focus on women entrepreneurs through initiatives like Women TechEU. We're particularly proud to highlight the success of the 2021/22 Women TechEU cohort, with many securing further support through the EIC Accelerator. Notably, one of our very own EIC Scaling Club members, Asgard Therapeutics, led by Co-founder and CEO Cristiana Pires, has achieved Centaur status! 🎉 This is a testament to the incredible talent and innovation within our community. The EIC continues to prioritise women CEOs invited to EIC Accelerator interviews, reinforcing its commitment to gender diversity and inclusion. Read the report: [Link in the comments] Yours, EurA AG, Hello Tomorrow, Tech Tour, EuroQuity - Bpifrance, IESE Business School, Webrazzi / Tech.eu, and the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) Gilles Le Cocguen, Sara Jud, Nassima Ferahtia, William Stevens, Nicolette Komitska, Denitsa Nenkova, Yasemin Baran, Iva Tchetinova, Ricardo Greenfield, Valentin Marin, Etienne P., Marc Ranchon, Alberto Garcia Picazo, Lucas MAURICE, Carmo Cupertino de Miranda, Oriana B., Cristiana Gonçalves, Rute Mata João, Joana Bragança, Márcia Macieira, Jan Bernlöhr, Irmak Acar, Julia Gifford, Krista Krumina, Ieva Sīpola #EICScalingClub #EICImpact #DeepTech #WomenInTech #AsgardTherapeutics #NewBiotechPlatforms 

New report alert! 📢 How can European deep tech startups develop more and better corporate partnerships? EIC Scaling Club’s recently published “Corporate Partnerships” Challenge Roadmap deep dives to find an answer. Corporate partnerships enable firms to collaborate by pooling resources, sharing risks, and co-developing opportunities, typically formalized through agreements that outline shared goals and governance structures. While 95% of startups express interest in forming partnerships with corporations, only 57% succeed. Discover what must be done to foster these partnerships, how priorities have evolved vs. last year, and more. The link is in the comments! The Scaling Club’s Challenge Roadmaps are made by and intended for Europe’s deep tech ecosystem participants — startups, mentors, and experts — and offer a unique snapshot of the state of the industry, while also providing actionable insights. Make sure to explore this valuable report, EurA AG, Hello Tomorrow, Tech Tour, EuroQuity - Bpifrance, IESE Business School, Webrazzi / Tech.eu, and the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) Gilles Le Cocguen, Sara Jud, Nassima Ferahtia, William Stevens, Nicolette Komitska, Denitsa Nenkova, Yasemin Baran, Iva Tchetinova, Ricardo Greenfield, Valentin Marin, Etienne P., Marc Ranchon, Alberto Garcia Picazo, Lucas MAURICE, Carmo Cupertino de Miranda, Oriana B., Cristiana Gonçalves, Rute Mata João, Joana Bragança, Márcia Macieira, Jan Bernlöhr, Irmak Acar, Julia Gifford, Krista Krumina, Ieva Sīpola #DeepTech #Scaleup #ChallengeRoadmaps #EUInnovation #EICScalingClub #CorporatePartnerships

📢 Exciting news for the European deep tech ecosystem! The EIC Scaling Club has just released the final six in their series of "Challenge Roadmaps," bringing the total to ten invaluable resources for deep tech scale-ups. 🚀 These reports dive deep into the critical hurdles faced during growth, from go-to-market strategy and attracting investment to building strong teams and navigating the regulatory landscape. Each report provides actionable insights, highlights key priorities, and identifies potential misalignments within the ecosystem. The newly released reports cover: 🤝 Corporate Partnerships: Learn how to bridge the gap between startup interest (95%) and successful collaborations (57%). 🧑💼 Leadership and Talent Development: Address the talent scarcity challenge faced by nearly 70% of EU deep tech startups. 🌍 Gender and Diversity Balance: Discover strategies to improve gender representation (currently only 17% in tech, 5% in leadership in Europe). 🇪🇺 European and Institutional Partnerships: Navigate the complexities of securing EU public funding (over 60% of SMEs struggle). 🌱 Building an Ecosystem: Understand how to foster a supportive environment to overcome the 30% scaling success rate in European deep tech. ⚖️ Policy and Regulatory Framework: Learn how to navigate stringent regulations that can delay product development for 50% of deep tech startups. Don't forget to also revisit the previously released reports on: 🎯 Go-To-Market Strategy 🏢 Strong Board 💰 Investment Thesis 🤝 Lead Investor These reports are a must-read for startups, mentors, investors, and anyone involved in the European deep tech scene. Gain a unique snapshot of the industry and unlock actionable strategies for success. ➡️ Access all the Challenge Roadmaps and other valuable resources from the EIC Scaling Club [Link in the comments] Yours, EurA AG, Hello Tomorrow, Tech Tour, EuroQuity - Bpifrance, IESE Business School, Webrazzi / Tech.eu, and the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) Gilles Le Cocguen, Sara Jud, Nassima Ferahtia, William Stevens, Nicolette Komitska, Denitsa Nenkova, Yasemin Baran, Iva Tchetinova, Ricardo Greenfield, Valentin Marin, Etienne P., Marc Ranchon, Alberto Garcia Picazo, Lucas MAURICE, Carmo Cupertino de Miranda, Oriana B., Cristiana Gonçalves, Rute Mata João, Joana Bragança, Márcia Macieira, Jan Bernlöhr, Irmak Acar, Julia Gifford, Krista Krumina, Ieva Sīpola #DeepTech #Scaleup #ChallengeRoadmaps #EUInnovation #EICScalingClub

At the Tech.eu Summit London 2025, the EIC Scaling Club hosted a deep-dive panel on the future of food: “Inside the European FoodTech Ecosystem”. Featuring: ➡️ Alexandra (Ali) Morrow, Partner at Clay Capital ➡️ Dr Kaly Chatakondu, Global Commercial Director at Arborea (an EIC Scaling Club company) ➡️ Moderated by Valentin Marin of Bpifrance Key Highlights: 🌍 Food security is becoming a global urgency—technologies must be scalable, capex-light & adaptable. 🌿 Arborea’s microalgae-powered platform converts CO₂ into proteins & nutrients on barren land—showcasing what deep tech can achieve. 🤝 Strategic B2B partnerships with multinationals are essential for building resilient supply chains. 🇪🇺 Europe’s legacy of food culture + innovation makes it the place to scale sustainable FoodTech. 🚀 The EIC Scaling Club supports companies like Arborea with curated access to funding, partnerships & top-tier mentorship. As Dr. Chatakondu put it: “You don't know what you don't know—until you're in a program like the EIC Scaling Club.” Yours, EurA AG, Hello Tomorrow, Tech Tour, EuroQuity - Bpifrance, IESE Business School, Webrazzi / Tech.eu, and the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) Gilles Le Cocguen, Sara Jud, Nassima Ferahtia, William Stevens, Nicolette Komitska, Denitsa Nenkova, Yasemin Baran, Iva Tchetinova, Ricardo Greenfield, Valentin Marin, Etienne P., Marc Ranchon, Alberto Garcia Picazo, Lucas MAURICE, Carmo Cupertino de Miranda, Oriana B., Cristiana Gonçalves, Rute Mata João, Joana Bragança, Márcia Macieira, Jan Bernlöhr, Irmak Acar, Julia Gifford, Krista Krumina, Ieva Sīpola #EICScalingClub #FoodTech #DeepTech #TechEUSummit #AgriTech #Sustainability #ScaleUpEurope #Innovation #FutureOfFood

🚀 We are happy and excited for Sekoia.io and its team's newest milestone! 🚀Keep going and reaching new heights! Yours, EurA AG, Hello Tomorrow, Tech Tour, EuroQuity - Bpifrance, IESE Business School, Webrazzi / Tech.eu, and the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) Gilles Le Cocguen, Sara Jud, Nassima Ferahtia, William Stevens, Nicolette Komitska, Denitsa Nenkova, Yasemin Baran, Iva Tchetinova, Ricardo Greenfield, Valentin Marin, Etienne P., Marc Ranchon, Alberto Garcia Picazo, Lucas MAURICE, Carmo Cupertino de Miranda, Oriana B., Cristiana Gonçalves, Rute Mata João, Joana Bragança, Márcia Macieira, Jan Bernlöhr, Irmak Acar, Julia Gifford, Krista Krumina, Ieva Sīpola #FundingNews #DeepTechInvestment #EUInnovation #EICScalingClub #DigitalSecurityAndTrust #Cybersecurity

We’re always proud to see our members recognized by the industry – and Hadrian has taken the spotlight twice in a short time! 🚀 Hadrian is a pioneer in automated offensive cybersecurity, co-founded by Rogier Fischer, Olivier Beg, and Maurice Clin. Their platform maps vulnerabilities across your entire attack surface, providing critical insights for fortification. In February, the company was named a Leader in the prestigious GigaOm Radar Report for Attack Surface Management (ASM) 2025. Just a month later, in March, the team received Frost & Sullivan’s 2025 Global New Product Innovation Award for its progress in External Attack Surface Management (EASM). Congratulations, team! 🙌🏻 Yours,  EurA AG, Hello Tomorrow, Tech Tour, EuroQuity - Bpifrance, IESE Business School, Webrazzi / Tech.eu, and the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) Gilles Le Cocguen, Sara Jud, Nassima Ferahtia, William Stevens, Nicolette Komitska, Denitsa Nenkova, Yasemin Baran, Iva Tchetinova, Ricardo Greenfield, Valentin Marin, Etienne P., Marc Ranchon, Alberto Garcia Picazo, Lucas MAURICE, Carmo Cupertino de Miranda, Oriana B., Cristiana Gonçalves, Rute Mata João, Joana Bragança, Márcia Macieira, Jan Bernlöhr, Irmak Acar, Julia Gifford, Krista Krumina, Ieva Sīpola #EICScalingClub #EuropeanDeepTech #Hadrian

UP Catalyst is an Estonian scale-up that produces battery-grade raw materials, graphite, and carbon nanotubes. Their products have a wide range of applications, from electric car batteries to concrete and biomedicine. “Currently, graphite is produced from petroleum coke, and carbon nanotubes are often made from natural gas – all fossil-based resources. Our technology requires carbon dioxide, which can come from hard-to-abate industries or biogenic processes like biogas production or the paper and pulp industry," explains Einar Karu, VP of Technology. "We transform the material with electrical energy into a solid product. Therefore, our technology enables diversion from fossil to renewable sources.” To learn more about this Batteries & Energy Storage Group member, its products, and the people behind it all, read our latest blog post! 🔗 in the comments below. Yours,  EurA AG, Hello Tomorrow, Tech Tour, EuroQuity - Bpifrance, IESE Business School, Webrazzi / Tech.eu, and the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) Gilles Le Cocguen, Sara Jud, Nassima Ferahtia, William Stevens, Nicolette Komitska, Denitsa Nenkova, Yasemin Baran, Iva Tchetinova, Ricardo Greenfield, Valentin Marin, Etienne P., Marc Ranchon, Alberto Garcia Picazo, Lucas MAURICE, Carmo Cupertino de Miranda, Oriana B., Cristiana Gonçalves, Rute Mata João, Joana Bragança, Márcia Macieira, Jan Bernlöhr, Irmak Acar, Julia Gifford, Krista Krumina, Ieva Sīpola #EICScalingClub #EuropeanDeepTech #BatteriesEnergyStorage #UPCatalyst