Bratislava, Slovakia · Startup AgeVolt offers a digital ecosystem for EV charging that integrates with building energy management to prevent overloads and blackouts. Its platform optimizes charging schedules, manages access, and supports payments across fleets and commercial properties. The company is building a network model described as a “booking.com for private chargers,” unlocking underused charging infrastructure. By 2026, AgeVolt is a notable Slovak player in smart charging.
Bratislava, Slovakia · Startup AltFins is a cloud-based platform for crypto traders to screen, analyze, and trade across multiple exchanges. It provides advanced charting, signals, and portfolio tools used by professional and institutional users. By 2026, AltFins has carved out a niche as a serious trading platform in the crypto analytics market.
Bratislava, Slovakia · Event The flagship three-day edition of Slovakia's ITAPA congress at Crowne Plaza Bratislava, covering digitalisation, innovation, modern technologies & cybersecurity with high-profile Slovak and international speakers across multiple stages.
Bratislava, Slovakia · Startup CloudTalk is next-generation call center software built for modern customer support and sales teams. The platform integrates deeply with tools like Salesforce and HubSpot and layers AI-driven analytics on top of every conversation to improve agent performance and sentiment tracking. By 2026, CloudTalk has raised a significant Series B and serves global ecommerce and tech support teams, making it one of Slovakia’s most visible SaaS exports.
Bratislava, Slovakia · Event University-hosted startup and innovation day bringing together student founders, academic spin-offs, and local investors in Bratislava. Features pitch sessions, workshops on EU funding, and demos from Slovak deep-tech projects. Free for students and early-stage founders.
Bratislava, Slovakia · Venture Capital Crowdberry is a licensed Slovak–Czech equity crowdfunding and venture investment platform founded in 2015 in Bratislava, enabling retail and institutional investors to co-invest in vetted SMEs and real estate projects. Its group manages over €120 million in assets across more than 70 portfolio companies in Slovakia and Czechia. Institutional backers include Tatra Private Banking and, since October 2024, Slovenská sporiteľňa (Erste Group) as a strategic minority owner. Subsidiaries cover seed-stage VC (CB Investment Management), real-estate funds, and a social-impact vehicle (CB ESPRI).
Bratislava, Slovakia · Startup CulturePulse builds AI systems that create “digital twins” of societies to model social dynamics and predict conflict or messaging resonance. Initially used in defense and security contexts, the technology has expanded into brand and marketing testing for large enterprises. By 2026, CulturePulse holds a unique position at the intersection of social science, AI, and strategic forecasting.
Bratislava, Slovakia · Startup Fuergy builds smart battery storage systems branded as brAIn, optimizing energy use for buildings and commercial facilities. Its platform automates when to store and discharge solar energy, and can trade energy on markets to lower bills. As energy price volatility persists in Europe, Fuergy’s systems are gaining traction among enterprise and real-estate operators. By 2026, Fuergy is one of Slovakia’s fastest-growing energy-tech companies.
Košice, Slovakia · Event Slovakia's main games-industry conference in Bratislava, gathering 1,200+ game developers, publishers, and esports organizations for two days of talks on game design, publishing, monetization, and tooling. Features a game-jam and a student showcase. Tickets EUR 50-150.
Štrbské Pleso, Slovakia · Event Central European geopolitics-meets-technology summit in Bratislava organized by GLOBSEC, covering cybersecurity, digital sovereignty, energy transition, and CEE innovation policy. Draws diplomats, defense-tech founders, and security-policy researchers. By invitation and application.
Kosice, Slovakia · Startup GymBeam is the leading fitness and nutrition D2C brand in Central and Eastern Europe. It uses aggressive data analytics and direct-to-consumer distribution to launch, test, and scale new supplements and wellness products faster than traditional competitors. By 2026, GymBeam is a major ecommerce scale-up with exceptional revenue growth and a growing international footprint, positioning it as a potential IPO or strategic exit candidate.
Bratislava, Slovakia · Startup Innovatrics is a global leader in biometrics, known for highly accurate fingerprint and facial recognition algorithms. Its technology is used by governments and enterprises for elections, border control, national ID systems, and KYC compliance. The company is established, profitable, and influential in the identity market, exporting Slovak engineering excellence into critical infrastructure worldwide.
Bratislava, Slovakia · Startup InoBat builds custom-designed batteries for demanding applications such as aviation, premium EVs, and performance mobility. Unlike standard gigafactory players, InoBat focuses on tailored R&D, pilot production, and high-value customers that require specialized chemistry and form factors. By 2026, the company is a strategic player in the EU battery value chain with backing from partners like Rio Tinto and Gotion High-Tech, positioning Slovakia as a serious contributor to Europe’s energy storage ecosystem.
Bratislava, Slovakia · Event The spring edition of Slovakia's leading technology conference, focused on digitalisation, govtech, and the digital economy. Relevant for govtech and public-sector-facing founders seeking institutional buyers and policy contacts.
Nitra, Slovakia · Startup 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.
Bratislava, Slovakia · Startup Luigi’s Box provides advanced search and product recommendation for ecommerce sites, boosting conversion by understanding intent, typos, and synonyms. Its tooling has become a de facto standard across CEE ecommerce, with strong adoption among mid-market retailers. By 2026, Luigi’s Box is one of the region’s top AI-powered ecommerce infrastructure companies.
Bratislava, Slovakia · Startup Matsuko builds real-time holographic communication, enabling lifelike 3D telepresence using only a smartphone camera. The technology captures and transmits volumetric video without requiring VR headsets for capture, making it a practical “Skype for holograms.” By 2026, Matsuko has partnered with major telecoms such as Deutsche Telekom and Orange to demonstrate 5G use cases and positions itself as a leader in next-gen communication.
Bratislava, Slovakia · Startup MultiplexDX focuses on precision cancer diagnostics, developing visualized diagnostic tests aimed at reducing misdiagnosis in oncology. Its work is particularly focused on breast cancer and improving clinical decision confidence. By 2026, the company is a high-impact biotech research player in the Slovak ecosystem with expanding clinical collaborations.
Bratislava, Slovakia · Venture Capital Neulogy Ventures is one of the leading deeptech venture capital funds in Central and Eastern Europe, established in 2014 and operating from Bratislava with a Luxembourg fund structure. It manages €65 million in assets under management across approximately 30 portfolio companies in 10 countries, writing cheques of €200,000–€3 million primarily at Seed and Series A stages. The fund targets mission-driven Slovak and CEE technology companies addressing climate change, healthcare, and industrial automation. Institutional co-investors include the European Investment Fund, Slovak Investment Holding, and Tatra banka.
Bratislava, Slovakia · Event The 14th edition of OpenSlava, Accenture's free conference on emerging technologies and open source held in Bratislava. The 2026 programme focuses on AI in the era of intelligent agents, with hands-on labs on day one and main-stage sessions on day two. The hybrid English-language event draws business and technology leaders, architects, software developers, students and educators from across Central Europe.
Bratislava, Slovakia · Startup Photoneo is a Bratislava-based robotics and machine-vision company focused on giving industrial automation systems reliable 3D perception in difficult physical environments. Its technology is built for tasks where standard 2D imaging or lower-quality depth sensing breaks down, such as picking mixed objects from bins, sorting items on fast-moving lines, or guiding industrial robots through high-precision work. That makes Photoneo important in the real economy layer of European tech, where better software alone is not enough and the limiting factor is accurate machine perception tied to physical execution. The company therefore sits at the intersection of robotics, manufacturing, logistics, and AI-enabled industrial automation. In ecosystem terms, it is a strong example of Slovak deep-tech with direct relevance to fulfillment, production, and warehouse efficiency across Europe. It also complements other automation businesses in the directory by representing the sensing layer that physical automation depends on before workflow software and robotics orchestration can deliver full value.
Bratislava, Slovakia · Startup Powerful Medical builds clinical-grade AI for cardiology. Its flagship product, PMcardio, can diagnose acute heart attacks by analyzing a photo of a 12-lead ECG, outperforming average human interpretation in critical scenarios. The system is FDA and MDR certified and is being rolled out in hospitals across Europe and the UK. By 2026, Powerful Medical is one of the region’s most credible medical AI companies with global regulatory traction.
Demänovská Dolina, Slovakia · Event A premium B2B cybersecurity conference held at the Hotel Ski & Wellness Residence Družba in the Low Tatras (Nízke Tatry), Slovakia. The two-day programme brings CISOs and security professionals together for keynotes, panel discussions and peer networking on emerging threats, compliance and regulation, AI in security, and turning experience into real-world security decisions.
Bratislava, Slovakia · Event A well-known European developer conference focused on modern frontend frameworks, React, and reactive programming paradigms. Held in Bratislava and attracting 700+ developers from across Europe. Features workshops, live coding sessions, and talks from core framework contributors. Tickets from EUR 200-400.
Bratislava, Slovakia · Startup Seak Energy develops smart infrastructure systems that control street lighting and EV chargers over existing power lines, avoiding costly new cabling. This retrofitting approach allows cities to digitize “dumb” infrastructure quickly and affordably. By 2026, Seak Energy is expanding across municipalities seeking low-cost modernization of public assets.
Bratislava, Slovakia · Startup Sensoneo provides enterprise-grade smart waste management systems that digitize collection workflows for cities and waste operators. Using ultrasonic sensors in bins and route-optimization software, it helps cities like Madrid and Prague reduce costs and emissions. The company is expanding into deposit return systems (DRS) software and broader circular-economy infrastructure. By 2026, Sensoneo is a recognized European leader in smart waste.
Bratislava, Slovakia · Startup Simplicity is a GovTech and smart-city super-app that aggregates municipal news, payments, notifications, and city services into a single mobile experience. The platform evolved from local deployments in Slovakia and Europe into a US-focused expansion strategy, winning contracts with cities seeking a modern digital engagement layer. By 2026, Simplicity is a fast-scaling civic tech company turning city services into a unified digital channel.
Bratislava, Slovakia · Event Slovakia's flagship technology and public-administration conference at Crowne Plaza Bratislava, covering agent-based AI, cybersecurity, digital sovereignty, post-quantum security & modern eGovernment with Meet-the-Speakers and masterclass formats.
Bratislava, Slovakia · Event Annual awards gala recognizing Slovakia's best startups across categories including Impact, Hardware, and Digital. Features a national pitch competition with winners advancing to Central European Startup Awards. Attended by 500+ founders, investors, and ecosystem supporters.
Bratislava, Slovakia · Event The Bratislava chapter of the global Startup Grind community powered by Google for Startups. Hosts monthly fireside chats with successful founders and an annual flagship event bringing together 400+ Slovak and Central European entrepreneurs. Free to attend with RSVP.
Žilina, Slovakia · Event 13th edition of the Techstars-format Startup Weekend at the University of Žilina Rectorate: a 54-hour hackathon turning ideas into pitchable startups with 14+ mentors, workshops, meals & final pitches to a judges panel.
Bratislava, Slovakia · Startup Sudolabs is a product studio and venture builder that designs and engineers high-end digital products for US startups. While technically a studio, it functions as a talent engine and a behind-the-scenes contributor to multiple venture-backed successes. By 2026, Sudolabs is one of the most respected engineering partners in the region.
Košice, Slovakia · Event Košice IT Valley's flagship summer networking evening combined with the ESG Awards, recognising sustainable business practices across the eastern-Slovak tech & industry cluster at Hotel & Restaurant Resort Barca.
Bratislava, Slovakia · Startup SuperScale delivers revenue optimization for mobile games, combining AI with expert growth teams to revive older titles and improve monetization for new launches. The company partners with major global studios and provides a services-plus-software model that drives measurable uplift. By 2026, SuperScale is a leading Slovak gaming analytics and growth platform.
Bratislava, Slovakia · Startup Tachyum is developing the Prodigy Universal Processor, a bold attempt to unify CPU, GPU, and TPU workloads into a single hyperscale chip. The vision is a high-efficiency architecture that could dramatically reduce data center power consumption and cost. By 2026, the company is in moonshot territory, with tape-out success positioned as a potential disruption to incumbent giants like Nvidia and Intel. It is one of the most ambitious semiconductor bets in Central Europe.
Bratislava, Slovakia · Venture Capital Venture to Future Fund (VFF) is a state-backed venture capital fund established in 2019 through a joint initiative of the European Investment Bank, the Slovak Ministry of Finance, and Slovak Investment Holding. It launched investments in June 2020 with an initial €40.4 million mandate, subsequently expanded by €15.3 million from the Slovak Recovery and Resilience Plan in 2024, extending its investment period through 2026. VFF focuses exclusively on Slovak innovative SMEs and EU companies with capital ties to Slovakia, deploying €400,000–€7 million per company. Since inception it has backed 16 companies including Photoneo, Sensoneo, Fuergy, and Powerful Medical.