Space represented a significant high-growth market opportunity addressed by Pangea Aerospace, characterized by disruptive rocket engines, environmentally friendly propulsion systems, and an appealing business model. The imperative for energy transition was evident, acknowledging the formidable challenge of replacing fossil fuels. Hydrogen emerged as a promising alternative, with EH Group Engineering presenting scalable stack hydrogen fuel cells for high-power applications.

Decarbonization and energy transition necessitated a reevaluation of energy consumption methods. In a world increasingly dominated by digitalization across industries, Nicolas Leterrier, CTO of Schneider Electric, highlighted the potential of edge computing to reduce power consumption. During the INPHO Venture® Summit, two companies, Innatera and UPMEM, showcased innovative solutions for minimizing energy consumption in data exploitation. Innatera specialized in ultra-low power intelligence for sensors, while UPMEM focused on next-generation data center computing architecture.

Another significant theme addressed was the imperative for increased automation and agile production to enhance European manufacturing competitiveness and concurrently reduce its carbon footprint. Robots emerged as compelling solutions, with LightCode Photonics presenting a smart, scalable, and cost-effective approach, providing 3D vision to robots for improved interaction with their environment and humans, enabling them to handle new tasks.