CERN Venture Connect strengthens deep tech ecosystem in 2025

CERN Venture Connect (CVC) accelerates the transfer of CERN technologies to the market by connecting startups with CERN expertise, technologies, and a trusted international partner ecosystem.

In 2025, CVC focused on conversion, validation, and scale, supporting startups from first engagement to prototype development and market readiness.

Turning CERN technologies into market solutions

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CERN technologies are available in the portfolio, enabling technology validation and early commercial exploration

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prototypes of different technologies were loaned to startups and partners in the programme

Structured Laser Beam Technology Prototype Handover to the startup LightEye

Building a strong startup pipeline

In 2025, CVC continued to attract high-potential ventures, ensuring a robust pipeline for future technology transfer.

Last year alone, over 200 companies from 35 countries engaged with CERN Venture Connect. The programme is growing and it is expected that more startups will join in the coming months.

A trusted venture ecosystem

CVC strengthened CERN’s position as a neutral and credible innovation hub by consolidating a high-quality partner network.

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signed partners

Venture capital & investment funds
Venture builders, incubators & accelerators
Labs and innovation spaces
Legal firms

Partners are based across Europe and beyond, supporting startups throughout their growth journey.

Activating the ecosystem

CVC actively connected technologies, startups, and partners through targeted events and matchmaking.

A total of 30 events were organised, including Deep Tech Unleashed – a signature Slush side event co-organised by CVC together with partners Evercurious VC, Sunrise Tech Park, and Inspiralia, held in Helsinki, Finland.

In 2025, events were hosted at CERN, online, and across major European innovation hubs, including London, Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, and beyond.