DEEP TECH INVESTOR DAY (June 3, 2026)
Deep Tech Investor Day (DTID)
June 3, 2026
Doors open: 12:30
Main Program: 13:00–17:30
Networking: 17:30–21:30
Deep Tech Investor Day (DTID) returns for its 3rd annual edition – a curated, high-impact gathering designed primarily for investors shaping the future of critical technologies in Europe.
We expect ~300 investors from multiple countries and ~100 startups, alongside academia and key ecosystem players.
Three dedicated stages*:
Deep Tech & Engineering
Life Sciences & Health Tech
Defence & Dual-Use
* See stage program below
>>> Startups Apply here <<<
to attend or for a free stand and opportunity to pitch on one of the stages
What to expect:
Curated startup pitches
Scientific speakers
Leading investors
Governmental officials from across the region
Academia stands in the expo area
DTID 2026 – Program Overview
We keep the on-stage content sharp, focused, and to the point. No fluff, just substance.
Defence & Dual-Use Stage
13:00–15:00
Opening of the event – Guest of Honour, Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Elina Valtonen
Welcoming words from BSV Ventures and platinum sponsor remarks
Panel Discussion I – Investors:
Investing Under Pressure – Rethinking Risk, Returns and Time Horizons in DefenceModerator: Sandra Golbreich, General Partner, BSV Ventures
Giuseppe Lacerenza, Partner – Defence & Security, Keen Venture Partners
Dainius Vilčinskas, General Manager and Chair of the Board, ILTE (National Development Bank of Lithuania)
Liisi Kirch, Head of Startup Sector Policy, Ministry of Economy and Communication of Estonia
Thorsten 'Thor' Claus, Venture Partner, New Alpha Defense
Defence & Dual-Use Startup Pitches, Session I
15:00–16:00
Networking Break
16:00–17:30
Panel Discussion II – Startups:
Battlefield-Proven Tech – Can Founders Who Haven't Seen War Build What War Actually Needs?Moderator: Rasmus Basilier, Development Manager, Millog Group
Maryan Sulym, Lieutenant, Co-Founder, Zvook
Daniel Henry, Colonel (Retd.), Co-Founder, Apollo Minerva
Enn Adoson, Sergeant Major (Rted.) of the Estonian Defence Forces, COO, Wayren
Defence & Dual-Use Startup Pitches, Session II
Panel Discussion III – Adoption and Primes:
From Prototype to Procurement: Who Actually Decides What Gets Deployed?Moderator: Joel Noutere, Adoption Associate, NATO Innovation Fund
Juha Välimäki, Head of eAlliance, Patria
Alex Lezama, former US Government Officer, Partner, Oscar Mike Venture Partners
Taavi Laur, CFO and Co-Founder at 5.0 Robotics
Life Sciences & Health Tech Stage
13:00–15:00
Opening of the Life Sciences Track (+ following the streamed main opening)
Fireside Chat I:
Google Maps for Cells – From Science to Scalable ImpactModerator: Karolina Limanovskaja, Project Manager at Baltic Sandbox
Kinga Matuła, PhD, CEO of QurieGen
Jan Szollos, MBA Chief Business Officer at QurieGen
Marios Nicolettis, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at MoonDust Ventures
Life Sciences Startup Pitches, Session I
Keynote:
Learnings from Life Science SpinoffsSebastian Soidinsalo, Founder & COO of Polku Therapeutics
Fireside Chat II:
The Unresearched Gap in Women’s Health – Opportunities for Innovation?Moderator: Eglė Jašinskaitė, Technologies Analyst at BSV Ventures
Elvina Juršenaitė, CEO or Co-founder of Misslaboratory
15:00–16:00
Networking Break
16:00–17:30
Life Sciences Startup Pitches, Session II
Friendly Roast Battle Lithuania vs Estonia : Medical Data Opening, how it needs to be done correctly?
Moderator: Andrius Milinavičius, General Partner, BSV Ventures
Estonia representative:
Erki Mölder, Managing Partner, Verge HealthTech FundLithuania representative:
Rasa Kavaliauskaitė, Coordinator at Inovacijų agentūra & Sales Lead at Life Sciences Baltics
Panel Discussion I:
The Cure for Cancer – Changing Narratives in Cure DevelopmentModerator: Eglė Jašinskaitė, Technologies Analyst at BSV Ventures
Tero-Pekka Alastalo, CEO and Co-Founder, Avenue Biosciences
Kent Langel, Chief Consultation Officer at Lanmer
Maria E Mycielska, CSO & Co-founder of MetasThera
Neringa Šeperienė, CEO & Co-founder of BrachyDose
Heidi Haikala, CSO & Founder of SOLID IO
Deep Tech & Engineering Stage
13:00–15:00
Opening of the Deep Tech Track (+ following the streamed main opening Defence Track)
Panel Discussion I:
AI – Beyond Models: Who Controls Intelligence in Real-World AI Systems?Moderator: Erik Bhullar, General Partner, BSV Ventures
Jan Borgstädt, Founding Partner, Join Capital
Isaiah Hull, PhD, co-founder, FirstQFM
Deep Tech Startup Pitches, Session I
Panel Discussion II:
Future of The Space Economy – Where's the Money for Investors?Moderator: Petr Sima, General Partner, Depo Ventures, Board Member (Space and Defence), EBAN
Jarek Pilarczyk, Partner, Balnord
Markus Räikkönen, Board Director, Chief Commercial Officer, ReOrbit
Maria Juesas Portoles, Investment Partner, Vsquared Ventures
Maciej Frankowicz, General Partner, Hard2Beat VC
Fireside Chat:
Securing Innovation: The Hidden Dangers of IP StrategyTimo Helosuo, CEO, Kolster Oy
Hannes Kankaanpää, Associate Partner, Kolster Oy
Deep Tech Startup Pitches, Session II
15:00–16:00
Networking Break
16:00–17:30
Panel Discussion II – Climate & Sustainability Investors:
The New Energy Tech Playbook: Security, Strategy, and ResilienceModerator: Moderator: Jana Budkovskaja, Partner, BSV Ventures
Rebecka Löthman Rydå, General Partner, Norrsken Evolve
Triin Hertmann, Angel investor, President of EFS
James Acuna, COO, Ondas Capital
Jan Korous, CFA, Investment Manager at Tilia Impact Ventures
Deep Tech Startup Pitches III
All Tracks
Afterparty: 17:30–21:00
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Informal, high-quality networking with drinks, food, and curated introductions, bringing together capital, science, startups, and policy in the same room.
All registrations are reviewed to ensure the right people are in the room.
Organiser BSV Ventures in collaboration with Maria 01.
Sponsors:
Platinum Sponsors: Lexia Attorneys and Danske Bank
Gold Sponsors: Helsinki Partners, University of Helsinki, Kolster and DEFINE Accelerator
Defence sponsors: Patria Group and Millog OY.
If you’re building or backing critical tech, apply to get your invitation!