Startups Powering European Resilience – Virtual Pitch Event
Exclusive Dual-Use Startup Pitch Event | Hosted by Strata
Join us for a curated virtual pitch session spotlighting European dual-use startups developing technologies with applications across defence, energy, critical infrastructure and advanced industrial systems.
As Europe accelerates investment into resilience, sovereign capability and strategic technologies, this session brings together five ventures working on some of the underlying technologies required to power that transition — from resilient distributed energy and sovereign battery manufacturing to Physics AI, hydrogen power systems and DC-native infrastructure.
Designed for investors, corporates and strategic partners, the event provides direct access to companies developing technologies that can serve both civilian and defence markets, with opportunities for investment, pilots and strategic collaboration.
🚀 What to Expect
Live pitches from 5 European dual-use technology ventures
Interactive Q&A following each pitch
Technologies spanning energy resilience, batteries, AI engineering, hydrogen and critical infrastructure
Startups raising Seed and Pre-Seed investment rounds
Opportunities for investment, pilots and strategic partnerships
Follow-up materials and direct introductions after the event
💡 Who’s Pitching?
We’re showcasing five European startups developing dual-use technologies across resilient energy, advanced engineering, critical infrastructure, and next-generation power systems:
Fuel-Flexible Distributed Power Systems (United Kingdom)
A British university spinout developing high-efficiency, fuel-flexible power generation technology for resilient distributed, maritime, off-grid, and mission-critical applications.
Physics AI for Advanced Engineering (United Kingdom)
A UK deep tech company using physics-based AI to solve complex thermal engineering challenges, accelerating the design and optimisation of next-generation computing, energy, and electrification systems.
Sovereign Battery Technology (United Kingdom)
A British battery technology company developing next-generation cell technologies and manufacturing capabilities designed to strengthen energy resilience and sovereign supply chains across civilian and strategic applications.
DC-Native Power Infrastructure (United Kingdom)
A UK energy technology company developing high-efficiency DC-native power architecture for hydrogen systems, AI infrastructure, and deployed microgrids, reducing conversion losses and system complexity.
AI-Driven Hydrogen & Sustainable Fuel Systems (Hungary)
A Hungarian deep tech company combining AI-driven engineering with hydrogen and sustainable fuel technologies to accelerate the development of resilient power generation and heavy-duty mobility systems.
📊 At a Glance
Geographies: United Kingdom, Hungary
Focus: Dual-Use & Strategic Technologies
Sectors: Advanced Energy, Batteries, Physics AI, Hydrogen, Power Electronics, Powertrain
Dual-Use Applications: Resilient power, sovereign energy, critical infrastructure, deployed microgrids, advanced engineering and heavy transport
Technology Readiness: Predominantly TRL 5–6, with one earlier-stage TRL 3 venture
IP: Granted patents, patent families, pending applications and proprietary know-how
Traction: Paying customers, PoCs, pilots, LOIs, industry collaborations and strategic partnerships
Funding Needs: £1.5M–£5M / €1.8M–€5M
🎯 Who Should Attend?
This session is particularly relevant for:
VCs, CVCs and angel investors investing in dual-use, defence, deep tech, energy and industrial technologies
Defence and security stakeholders looking for emerging European technologies
Energy, infrastructure and industrial corporates exploring pilot and partnership opportunities
Strategic investors and family offices interested in technologies benefiting from Europe's increasing focus on resilience and technological sovereignty
🗓 Agenda (CET)
15:00–15:10 – Welcome & Introduction
15:10–15:15 – Featured Investors Introduction
15:15–16:10 – Startup Pitches + Live Q&A
16:10–16:15 – Investor Key Takeaways
16:15–16:20 – Closing Remarks & Next Steps
⭐ Featured Investors
To be announced
💡 Why Strata?
€100M+ raised for deep tech, healthcare and industrial innovation startups
<1% acceptance rate – highly selective deal flow
Strong track record across EIC, Horizon Europe and private funding pathways
Access to emerging European technologies across deep tech, energy, industrial innovation and dual-use applications
🎯 Secure Your Spot
Europe's push for greater resilience, energy security and technological sovereignty is creating a new generation of companies whose technologies can serve both commercial and strategic markets.
Join us on December 2 to meet five European ventures developing technologies at the intersection of deep tech, energy, infrastructure and dual-use innovation.
Spaces are limited — apply to attend and gain early access to the companies building Europe's next generation of strategic technologies.