Following the successful events of previous years, SPRIND launched the VENTURE SPRIND UNIVERSE as its flagship event format for the first time this year, with seven thematic planets forming the backbone of the program.

MATERIA – Next-Gen Materials ALGORA – Artificial Intelligence COMPUTA – Compute Infrastructure STELLA – Aerospace & Resilience ENERGIA – Future Energy VITALA – Advanced Medicine FACTURA – Industrial Innovation

Innovators, investors and networkers came together on each planet to discuss specific challenges, goals and opportunities.

If VENTURE SPRIND didn’t already exist, we’d have to invent it. Because it’s absolutely wonderful to have so many people passionate about the future gathered here in one place. Well over 100 teams have come together here—this is where innovation happens, this is where the future takes shape. And above all, we’re looking forward to the future, which is why the BMFTR is very happy to support this initiative. DOROTHEE BÄR, FEDERAL MINISTER FOR RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGY, AND SPACE

VENTURE SPRIND is fast emerging as one of Germany’s key deep tech gatherings, with roundtables that are truly opening minds and driving collaboration to scale sovereign breakthrough technologies. MAXI PETHÖ-SCHRAMM, HV CAPITAL

What sets VENTURE SPRIND apart is the focus on radicality over incrementalism. As early-stage investors, we enjoy being part of an ecosystem that prioritizes fundamental technological shifts to unlock substantial commercial opportunities. The quality of founders I met in Berlin made it clear that the pipeline for transformative Deep Tech in Europe is stronger than ever. TORBEN SCHREITER PARTNER, EXTANTIA

VENTURE SPRIND is a huge highlight for us. It’s our second time here, and we always come back with a lot of connections. We have met some investors who are interested in us, and we have also gotten some valuable feedback from peers and other participants at the event. It’s always great to be here. MAIKE KAUFMANN, POLYBOT

We were able to present our technology in a 45 minute session, which was pretty interesting, because we were able to dive really deep in the technology and explain what our solution is. It’s great for us because this allowed us to get in touch with several investors and talk about the real challenges that we are solving with our technology which is typically not possible when we do just a ten minute pitch. ALEXANDER ACKER, EXALSIUS

We had a huge experience here. It was great to network especially with investors but also finding corporation partners. So it was very important for us to participate here and present ourselves. We also had the opportunity to meet the ministry. IRENE SELVANATHAN, NEUROSPACE

All teams participating in VENTURE SPRIND 2026 are featured in the official event booklet, presenting their project, motivation, and current status.

Thanks to the high number of participants and the innovative new formats, VENTURE SPRIND was once again able to position itself as a platform for substantial exchange in the deep tech sector. The stronger focus on collaboration and depth of content instead of classic start-up pitches was well received. The feedback from the event will then immediately flow into the next event – because SPRIND will once again bring potential breakthrough innovations together with suitable investors in 2027.