Entrepreneur and investor meetup in Kista: The next wave of European deep tech

On April 29, we're bringing together some of Sweden’s most promising deep tech companies across AI, research, energy and advanced technology – alongside international investors looking for Europe's next wave of deep tech innovation. The setting is an exclusive lunch meetup at Electrumhuset in Kista – and you’re invited!

Across Europe, a new generation of deep tech companies is emerging – building Europe’s technological sovereignty and resilience – from semiconductors and AI infrastructure to advanced materials, medtech and next-generation connectivity.

As governments across the continent ramp up investments in strategic technologies and push to strengthen European supply chains, the conditions for building deep tech companies are shifting. That raises a key question for investors and founders: how will rising public budgets, stronger domestic demand and new industrial policies reshape the landscape for deep tech companies?

That’s why Impact Loop and Energy Loop are bringing together founders, investors, corporates and research leaders for a focused lunch meetup in Kista – connecting those building, leading or investing in deep tech.

We’ll meet at Electrumhuset, at the heart of Kista’s innovation cluster. Expect lunch, conversations and insights from companies based here, as well as investors sharing how Europe’s deep tech opportunity map is evolving – and where companies can scale next.

This lunch meetup is for those who lead, represent or invest in companies operating – or close to – deep tech. 

Seats are very limited, so make sure to secure your free spot today. 

There will also be plenty of time for networking – and for those interested, a guided tour of the Electrum Laboratory. 

This event is organised with support from Kista Limitless. Want to learn more about Kista as an innovation hub? Visit the newly launched kista.io.

📅 Date: 29 April 2026

🕛 Time: 11:30–13:00 (lunch and networking from 11:30, programme from 12:00)

📍 Location: Electrumhuset – entrance from Isafjordsgatan 16, Kista. Look for the Electrum sign.  

Speakers

Jenny Engerfelt
Partner, Voima Ventures

PANEL: Investing in Europe’s Next Deep Tech Wave

A conversation with leading European investors on how the investment landscape is evolving, the opportunities and pitfalls of scaling deep tech, and what they look for next. We’ll also discuss how rising public budgets, stronger domestic demand and new industrial policies are reshaping the landscape for deep tech companies across Europe.

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Johannes Von Borries
Managing Partner, UVC Partners

PANEL: Investing in Europe’s Next Deep Tech Wave

A conversation with leading European investors on how the investment landscape is evolving, the opportunities and pitfalls of scaling deep tech, and what they look for next. We’ll also discuss how rising public budgets, stronger domestic demand and new industrial policies are reshaping the landscape for deep tech companies across Europe.

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Charlotta Holmquist
Co-founder and CEO BL!XT

PANEL: From lab to market – scaling and building traction in Europe

Participants: BL!XT, KISAB 

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Simon Grant
CEO, Ascilion

PANEL: From lab to market – scaling and building traction in Europe

Participants: BL!XT, KISAB 

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Camilla Bergman
Editor-in-chief and CEO, Impact Loop / moderator

Welcome and opening remarks

Moderator Camilla Bergman opens the event together with Siôn Lawrence-Geschwindt, Managing Editor Impact Loop VC, and representatives from Kista.

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Johan Ekman
CEO, KISAB

PANEL: From lab to market – scaling and building traction in Europe

Participants: BL!XT, KISAB 

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Siôn Geschwindt
Managing editor, Impact Loop Europe / moderator

Welcome and opening remarks

Moderator Camilla Bergman opens the event together with Siôn Lawrence-Geschwindt, Managing Editor Impact Loop VC, and representatives from Kista.

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Program

11:30

Registration, lunch and networking

12:00

Welcome and opening remarks

Moderator Camilla Bergman opens the event together with Siôn Lawrence-Geschwindt, Managing Editor Impact Loop VC, and representatives from Kista.

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Siôn Geschwindt
Managing editor, Impact Loop Europe / moderator
Camilla Bergman
Editor-in-chief and CEO, Impact Loop / moderator
12:05

PANEL: Investing in Europe’s Next Deep Tech Wave

A conversation with leading European investors on how the investment landscape is evolving, the opportunities and pitfalls of scaling deep tech, and what they look for next. We’ll also discuss how rising public budgets, stronger domestic demand and new industrial policies are reshaping the landscape for deep tech companies across Europe.

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Jenny Engerfelt
Partner, Voima Ventures
Johannes Von Borries
Managing Partner, UVC Partners
12:35

PANEL: From lab to market – scaling and building traction in Europe

Participants: BL!XT, KISAB 

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Charlotta Holmquist
Co-founder and CEO BL!XT
Johan Ekman
CEO, KISAB
Simon Grant
CEO, Ascilion
13:00

Program ends

Guests are invited to stay for mingle, networking and a guided tour of the Electrum Lab!

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Organizer

Akademiska Hus
A Working Lab