Engineering startup ecosystem
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Aerospace Tech Week
Organizer of Aerospace Tech Week Europe, a specialized B2B conference and exhibition covering aerospace connectivity, avionics, and operations technology. Held annually in Munich since 2017, the event draws hundreds of aerospace engineers, OEMs, and suppliers to discuss next-generation aircraft systems and digital transformation in aviation.
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Aerospace Tech Week Europe 2026
B2B aerospace technology conference in Munich focused on digital aviation systems, avionics, connectivity, flight operations software, and testing workflows. High-value venue for deep-tech founders in aviation software, satellite communications, drones, and aerospace manufacturing partnerships.
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AINOT Business Angels Network
A network of private investors associated with NOT (Federation of Engineering Associations), supporting early-stage high-growth companies. AINOT runs a structured support program from idea scouting and pre-incubation to equity investment (up to €200k) and follow-ons. How to apply: submit your idea via the online application form on the AINOT website (open intake). Notable focus: deep innovation and engineering-heavy startups, leveraging NOT’s technical expertise to vet and mentor projects.
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Akcelerator Innowacji NOT
Established 2009 by the Polish Federation of Engineering Associations (NOT). Two-stage program for engineering and hardware startups: incubation with mentoring and business modeling, then seed funding up to EUR 200K. Support: expert consulting, seed capital, office space. Scope: National.
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Dave Thomas
Programmer and author, co-author of The Pragmatic Programmer and a signatory of the Agile Manifesto, a longstanding influence on software craftsmanship and developer practice. He is a confirmed speaker at GOTO Copenhagen 2026, reflecting on pragmatic programming in the age of AI.
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Gojko Adzic
Software delivery consultant and author of books including Specification by Example and Impact Mapping, known for his work on collaborative requirements and product engineering. He is a confirmed speaker at GOTO Copenhagen 2026, focusing on human-centered software delivery in the age of AI.
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Jacomo Corbo
Co-founder and CEO of PhysicsX, applying AI to engineering simulation for aerospace, automotive and energy. He was previously co-founder and chief scientist of QuantumBlack, acquired by McKinsey.
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Kent Beck
Software engineer best known for creating Extreme Programming and Test-Driven Development and for his influence on agile software practices. He is a confirmed speaker at GOTO Copenhagen 2026, where he addresses software engineering, testing and developer productivity.
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Kernel Capital
Founded in 2002, Kernel Capital manages the Bank of Ireland Kernel Capital Venture Funds, one of Ireland's largest venture fund series with over EUR 350M under management. The firm invests EUR 0.5-5M at seed and early growth in ICT, engineering, medtech, and university spin-outs across all regions of Ireland. Notable portfolio companies include Metabolomic Diagnostics, Lincor Solutions, and Aylien (acquired by Quantexa). Kernel is co-funded by Enterprise Ireland and focuses on turning Irish research into scalable enterprises.
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KleinVision
KleinVision is the creator of the AirCar, a dual-mode vehicle that can drive on roads and transform into a certified aircraft. The AirCar has received a Certificate of Airworthiness and completed cross-country test flights, making it one of the few credible flying-car projects globally. By 2026, the company is working toward small-scale production and licensing partnerships, including interest from international markets such as China.
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NovaUCD
NovaUCD is the innovation and startup incubator of University College Dublin (UCD), one of Ireland’s premier research universities. Established in 2003 on UCD’s Belfield campus, NovaUCD provides a supportive environment for knowledge-intensive startups, particularly those arising from university research in life sciences, engineering, and ICT. The center offers modern incubation facilities, including lab space, prototype workshops, and offices set in a historic Georgian building refurbished for innovation. NovaUCD runs a 9-month VentureLaunch accelerator program to help researchers and students validate business ideas, build teams, and refine commercialization strategy. Startups benefit from UCD’s resources – access to faculty experts, graduate talent, and sometimes use of specialized equipment (for biotech, etc.). Over nearly two decades, NovaUCD has supported 450+ companies. Alumni include Evolution (Bio) – a UCD bioinformatics spin-out acquired by Evotec, Logentries (cloud logging, acquired by Rapid7 for $68M), and Equinome (equine genomics, acquired by Plusvital). These successes underscore NovaUCD’s strength in turning academic excellence into enterprise. A hallmark is its focus on knowledge transfer: NovaUCD works closely with UCD’s tech transfer office, so startups often license university patents or software as a basis. The incubator also facilitates seed funding through networks like Halo Business Angel Network (HBAN) and University Bridge Fund (a college-focused VC). The Irish government and Enterprise Ireland are key backers, aligning NovaUCD with national goals to foster high-tech industry. The incubator has expanded physically too – in 2022, it opened “AgTech UCD” on UCD’s Lyons farm for agri-tech startups, reflecting an effort to specialize. NovaUCD contributes hugely to Dublin’s startup scene, connecting academic founders with industry mentors and investors. Each year it hosts the UCD VentureLaunch Competition awarding cash prizes to the most promising spin-outs. Notably, NovaUCD companies have raised over €760M in capital and created thousands of jobs in Ireland. By offering an “on-campus home” for entrepreneurs, NovaUCD helps ensure that Ireland’s top research doesn’t just stay on paper, but translates into impactful businesses – from lifesaving medical devices to groundbreaking software – driving innovation and economic growth.
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PhysicsX
PhysicsX applies machine learning and generative AI to advanced engineering simulation across aerospace, automotive, and energy systems. The platform accelerates design loops by reducing simulation time for fluid, thermal, and structural modeling, helping industrial teams move from concept to validation faster.
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Robin Tuluie
Co-founder of PhysicsX and a physicist who led performance and vehicle science at Formula 1 teams including Mercedes and Renault, where his work contributed to multiple championships.
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Talent Arena
Organizer of Talent Arena, a developer-focused conference and talent platform held during MWC week in Barcelona. The event connects thousands of software engineers, tech recruiters, and startup CTOs through live coding challenges, career fairs, and technical talks, helping startups attract top engineering talent in Southern Europe.
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Tech-Park Kaunas
Tech-Park Kaunas (rebranded from Kaunas Science and Technology Park in 2022) is Lithuania's largest science-business cooperation park, originating from the country's first business incubator established in 1998 and formally reorganised into a science park in 2006. Located at K. Petrausko g. 26 in Kaunas, it hosts over 100 companies working in IT, engineering, health technologies, social innovation, future energy, and sustainable chemistry. The park provides co-working space, a business incubator, soft-landing programmes for international companies, and access to KTU academic resources.
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WeAreDevelopers
Organizer of WeAreDevelopers World Congress, one of Europe's largest software engineering and developer conferences held annually in Berlin. Attracting over 15,000 developers, CTOs, and tech recruiters, the event features 500+ speakers, hands-on workshops, and a career expo connecting engineering talent with leading tech employers.
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WeAreDevelopers World Congress 2026
Europe's largest developer conference at Messe Berlin, with software engineering, architecture, and platform scaling tracks. High-leverage venue for DevTools and API startups and for founder-led engineering recruitment.
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WeAreDevelopers World Congress 2027
WeAreDevelopers World Congress 2027 runs 14-16 July in Berlin, billed as the world's largest event for developers, AI builders and tech leaders with 15,000+ attendees, 8,000+ companies and 500+ speakers expected. The programme spans coding agents in production, agentic systems, platform engineering, cloud reliability, security and engineering leadership in the AI era.
