Humanoid Robotics & the Future of Hardware with Infineon Technologies
Infineon Technologies is coming to Dublin, bringing together hardware founders, robotics researchers, and deep tech builders.
Infineon is one of the world's leading semiconductor companies, connecting directly with Ireland's startup ecosystem. This is a rare opportunity to hear from their co-innovation team, get a front-row seat on the future of humanoid robotics, and learn how your startup could access real hardware, technical support, and a structured global programme through the Infineon Startup Challenge 2026.
Whether you're building in robotics, motor control, environmental sensing, edge AI, or adjacent hardware areas, this one is for you.
WHAT YOU'LL HEAR
Introduction to Infineon & Infineon Ireland (Alberto Flore)
A global leader in power semiconductors, Infineon has a significant and growing presence in Ireland. Hear about their work, their products, and how they engage with the startup ecosystem here.
The Co-Innovation Programme: How Startups Can Engage (Andreas Muehlberger)
Infineon runs structured co-innovation programmes that give startups access to hardware kits, engineering guidance, and a global partner network. Andreas will walk through how it works and what's on offer.
The Robotics Market & Startup Challenge 2026 (Paul Walsh, Technical Lead, Robotics & Andreas Muehlberger)
The humanoid robotics market is evolving fast, from industrial cobots to exoskeletons and human-level robotic assistance. Paul will give a market overview before Andreas will be diving into the Startup Challenge itself.
The Challenge focus areas:
Digital Twins, system simulations with ISAAC Sim & Omniverse
Artificial Skin & Hand, pressure, capacitive, inductive & magnetic sensor solutions
Environmental Sensing, EdgeAI image processing, radar & sensor fusion
Visual Feedback, laser beam scanning and intent signalling
Motor Control, advanced movement solutions
What selected startups receive:
Complimentary prototyping hardware kits (motor control, environmental sensing, visual feedback, artificial skin)
Access to DEEPCRAFT™ Studio, Infineon's in-house Edge AI development platform
Technical support from Infineon, Rutronik & Würth Elektronik
Business coaching and pitch training from ecosystem partners including TUM Venture Labs, Hermann Hauser Frontier Lab, Plug and Play, Science Park Graz, and more
The SOSV HAX Perspective (Alan Clayton, SOSV)
SOSV's HAX programme is one of the world's leading hardware accelerators. Alan will share why structured hardware challenge programmes work, and reflect on HAX's experience partnering with Infineon.
Q&A & Networking
After the session, stick around for drinks and snacks. The Infineon team, including their technical robotics lead Paul Walsh, will be available for informal conversations. An optional pub stop follows for those who want to continue the discussion.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This event is particularly relevant for founders and builders working in hardware, robotics, embedded systems, edge AI, sensor technology, motor control, and adjacent deep tech areas. Researchers from university groups and robotics labs are also very welcome.