French Tech Berlin
Berlin, Germany · AcceleratorCommunity hub bridging France and Germany with market-access programming and the Franco-German Tech Lab. Strong focus on deep tech and Industry 4.0 partnerships with German corporates.
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Industry 4.0 startup ecosystem
We track 8 organisations in this sector across 4+ countries.
8 entries.
Global Industrie 2026
Paris, France · EventFrance's massive industrial gathering with a startup village and Industry 4.0 showcases. Price: free for professionals with badge. Strong for industrial IoT and smart manufacturing startups.
Hannover Messe 2026
Hannover, Germany · EventThe world's largest industrial trade fair, Hannover Messe draws 130,000+ visitors and 4,000+ exhibitors across AI, robotics, hydrogen, and Industry 4.0. Young Tech Enterprises offers startups subsidized booths and pitch stages. Tickets EUR 35-80. Essential for deeptech founders seeking pilot customers among global manufacturers and energy firms.
PODIM 2026
Maribor, Slovenia · EventCurated startup and investor conference at Habakuk Congress Centre, capped around 1,200 attendees for deal quality. Known for selected startup participation, Podim Pitching Competition, and structured 1:1 meetings.
Sarah Engel
Ditzingen, Germany · PersonHead of Artificial Intelligence at TRUMPF, the German high-tech machine-tool and laser manufacturer, where she leads applied AI strategy across industrial manufacturing. She is an announced speaker at the 2026 AI, Data & Quantum Summit (AIDAQ) in Berlin.
SMAU Milan 2026
Milan, Italy · EventItaly's largest innovation and digital business expo at Fieramilanocity, running for over 50 years. Features an Open Innovation Village connecting 200+ startups with corporate partners, workshops on Industry 4.0, and the SMAU Innovation Award. Free entry for registered attendees makes it very accessible.
Techinnov
Paris, France · Event OrganisatorOrganizer of Techinnov, France's leading structured B2B matchmaking event for industrial innovation, held near Paris since 2011. The annual conference connects over 3,000 participants including startups, SMEs, and large corporates through pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings, fostering partnerships across advanced manufacturing, energy, and deeptech.
Techinnov 2026
Paris, France · EventFrance's flagship B2B innovation matchmaking day at Parc Floral de Paris, organized around pre-scheduled 20-minute meetings between startups and industrial buyers. Designed for high meeting density and fast enterprise business development in Industry 4.0 and industrial transformation.