Deep-tech Dive

May 20, 2025

Inspiring tomorrow's ventures with today's semiconductor innovations

Are you looking to launch, grow, or invest in a deep-tech venture? Join us at Deep-tech Dive for an exclusive preview of groundbreaking semiconductor technology innovations poised to disrupt the market and shape the future. 

Panel

Start-ups play a crucial role in transforming fundamental scientific and technological innovations into societal impact. That's why imec invites investors, established companies, entrepreneurs, venturing hubs, and accelerators to explore our latest semiconductor breakthroughs

Learn from imec experts about the latest advancements in semiconductor technology platforms for health, industry & consumer, and computing. Discover how start-ups can leverage these innovations. And engage in discussions with other members of the deep-tech venturing ecosystem. 

In short, this is the room to be in for anyone passionate about deep-tech innovation. 

Program

16:45 Venturing at imec
Olivier Rousseaux - Director Venture Development, imec

16:50 Bytes of life. Deep tech for health
Charlotte D'Hulst - Portfolio Manager Health, imec

17:10 Fireside chat; Pumpkinseed
Jack Hu - Co-Founder, Pumpkinseed & Charlotte D'Hulst - Portfolio Manager Health, imec

17:15 Imec accelerates deeptech startups in industrial & consumer electronics
Joost Seijnaeve - Head Portfolio Management Industry & Consumer, imec


17:35 Fireside chat: Swave Photonics
Mike Noonen - CEO, Swave Photonics & Olivier Rousseaux - Director Venture Development, imec

17:40 Connected Computing: everything, everywhere, all at once?Michael Peeters - VP Connected Computing, imec

18:00 Fireside chat: Vertical Compute
Sylvain Dubois - Co-Founder & CEO, Vertical Compute & Laurent Vancaillie - Senior Venture Development Manager, imec

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