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📅 10 November 2025
📍 AI Hub, Lisbon
This year, we celebrate the next chapter of the Innovation Radar Prize in Lisbon on 10 November 2025. The event will take place at the AI Hub by Unicorn Factory Lisboa, during the Web Summit Investor Day.
Throughout the afternoon, 12 selected EU-backed startups will pitch their cutting-edge innovations across categories such as AI & Digital Intelligence, Smart Hardware & Robotics, and Climate, Energy & Mobility, competing for the Innovation Radar Prize 2025. The event will also feature panels, keynotes, and networking opportunities, bringing together investors, corporates, and ecosystem leaders.
The Innovation Radar Prize Categories
The Innovation Radar Prize finalists are competing in three different categories:
About the Innovation Radar Prize
The Innovation Radar, a European Commission initiative, identifies high-potential innovations and innovators emerging from EU-funded research and innovation projects. Since 2015, the annual Innovation Radar Prize has been a launchpad for promising startups, offering unparalleled exposure to the influential European investor community.
In 2023, Dealflow.eu organised the first in-person edition of the Prize, attracting 200+ participants including over 100 investors. This year, the event continues to grow, highlighting breakthrough innovators while connecting them with the investors and corporates who can accelerate their growth.
The Innovation Radar Prize 2025 is co-organised by the European Commission, Dealflow.eu, and Unicorn Factory Lisboa, with the support of partners including Dealroom.co, the European Startup Nations Alliance (ESNA), EU-Startups, and others.
Event Highlights
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Startup Pitches: 12 EU-backed startups.
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Panels & Reports: Discussions on corporate innovation and the EU startup landscape, plus the presentation of the EIC Corporate Report.
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Keynotes: Opening remarks from EU leaders, including insights on the AI Act and Europe’s innovation agenda.
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Networking Drinks: Closing the day with connections between investors, corporates, and innovators.
Why Attend?
The Innovation Radar Prize is a unique platform to spotlight the best EU-funded innovators, empowering them to embrace the journey of commercialisation and scale. For investors, corporates, and policymakers, it’s an unparalleled opportunity to discover Europe’s most promising startups and explore collaboration opportunities.
More about Dealflow.eu
Supported by the European Commission, Dealflow.eu discovers and supports the most promising EU-funded innovators and connects them with relevant investors and corporates. The initiative was launched to help groundbreaking innovations secure the funding needed for their future commercialisation by offering them tailored support and matchmaking services.
To learn more about Dealflow.eu, visit https://dealflow.eu/
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