Program for start-ups
Full focus on innovations
Exclusive roundtable sessions from Tech Tour
On June 24, Tech Tour will host two exclusive Outlook Roundtable sessions at Laser World of Photonics on the following topics:
- Photonics Enabling Data Centers – Exploring how photonics powers the next generation of data centers
- Quantum & Photonics – Diving into the convergence of two of today’s most transformative technologies
These sessions will bring together leading corporates, investors, and Europe’s most promising scale-ups from the PhotonHub Scaling Club and EIC Scaling Club to foster high-impact networking, real-time insights, and collaboration around the future of photonics and quantum technologies.
Start-up Arena
Start-ups need contacts with customers and investors in order to grow, and they need a platform to present themselves in the best possible light. This is exactly what the Start-up Arena in Hall B4 at Laser World of Photonics and automatica 2025 offers.
In cooperation with PhotonHub Europe, the Start-up Arena is organizing a half-day event that specifically brings together investors and European photonics start-ups. The event will kick off with an inspiring keynote speech on the potential of photonic solutions in the manufacturing industry, followed by a panel discussion with experts on current technology trends. A pitching competition will then give selected start-ups the opportunity to present their innovations.
The program will be rounded off by practical insights into financing issues and investor requirements.
Founders Fights @ World of Quantum
Get ready for the competition! Founders Fight—the toughest start-up pitching competition in the universe. This interactive format actively involves the audience in the decision-making process.