Deep Tech Finder
The Deep Tech Finder is a free, interactive and easy-to-use tool that connects investors, researchers, startups and universities. No IP expertise needed, anyone can use it. It combines EPO patent data with business insights, highlighting startups and universities with European patent applications.
Explore investment-ready startups, identify investors by industry and funding round, and search for specific technologies like quantum computing or offshore wind energy across Europe.
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Deep Tech Finder insights
Up to ten times more
likely to attract investment! That’s the power of holding a patent and other IP rights like trademarks. The Deep Tech Finder connects investors with your innovation for free.
Over 10 000 startups
have been linked to their pending and granted European patents and feature in the Deep Tech Finder database. Potential partners and investors can see the patenting position of these startups, as well as their funding history.
Over 1 200
European universities that have filed patent applications at the EPO are now gaining visibility through the Deep Tech Finder and connecting their innovations with potential partners.
Q&A – Video insights
- How can the Deep Tech Finder help startups?
Watch this video and learn how to maximise your chances of connecting with investors, showcasing your patented innovations and identifying strategic partners in Europe’s tech landscape.
- How can the Deep Tech Finder help investors?
Watch this video to discover how to uncover high-potential startups, assess their patent portfolios and identify investment opportunities in cutting-edge technology sectors.
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Presenting the Deep Tech Finder
Looking to showcase the Deep Tech Finder at your organization or event? Get started by downloading a standard presentation with key insights into the tool.
Contact us
Do you have questions or feedback? Reach us at [email protected].
If your startup, university or investor profile, or your European patent application is missing, please let us know and we will review and update our database accordingly. We are keen to collaborate with partners across Europe to improve the tool.