XLDay 2025

We’re Deep-Tech Venture BuildersHighTechXL is a venture-building accelerator that builds teams of entrepreneurs and tech talents around the most advanced technology in the world … technology from CERN, TNO, Philips and other global innovators.As teams mature in our program, we connect them with the investors and mentors they’ll need to emerge as viable businesses. HighTechXL also works with multinationals in Europe and China, helping them become faster, leaner and more competitive.

HighTechXL

XLDay is HighTechXL flagship event, bringing together startups, corporates, entrepreneurs and investors for an exclusive deep-tech showcase.

High Tech Campus Conference Center

XL Day is in the making, and we want you to be part of it!Join us on Friday, June 27th, 2025, from 12:30 to 18:00 at the Conference Center, High Tech Campus Eindhoven.Under this year’s theme, “The future is now”, we’ve curated a unique program where you’ll experience pitches from some of the most promising deep-tech ventures in the region, along with startups from our international partner ecosystem in Singapore.We’ll also share exciting news about HighTechXL and our bold steps to create one of Europe’s strongest environments for DeepTech ventures to grow and XL.Here’s an overview of the day:

12:30 – 13:00 | Walk-in – Coffee &amp; Tea13:00 – 14:30 | Welcome Session featuring:<ul><li>HighTechXL Highlights: News, achievements &amp; what’s ahead</li><li>ASML 100 talent highlight</li><li>Startup Pitches: Welcoming on stage ventures from the Netherlands and our Singapore ecosystem: HighTechBinders, Galuxea, N&amp;E Innovations</li><li>Fireside Interview: Hans de Neve, CEO of Carbyon</li><li>Keynote: Dr. Hamed Sadeghian, Founder of Nearfield Instruments and winner of the 2025 LET Award</li></ul>14:30 – 15:00 | Break – Coffee &amp; Networking15:00 – 16:30 | Breakout Sessions <ul><li>Breakout 1: Workshop - Tell Your Story Like a Hero with HightechXL pitch coach Frank Smallegange</li></ul>Every great pitch starts with a great story, and every great story needs a hero. In this lively, hands-on workshop, pitch coach Frank Smallegange helps you uncover your own Hero’s Journey.You’ll explore how your personal experiences can shape a compelling story, and how that story can make you connect, inspire, and stand out, just like the startups you’re here to watch. No slides, no pressure, just you, your voice, and a bit of storytelling magic. <ul><li>Breakout 2: SecurityXL – Accelerating Innovation in Security</li></ul>Hugo Leyte Strategic Advisor at the Ministry of DefenseStefan Kuipers Senior Director Security Concepts and Security Innovation at NXP SemiconductorsLuis Pedro Oliveira Co-founder and Director at AircisionAron Vromans Investment Manager BOMJohn Bell CEO HTXLThis year we have scheduled the Security panel to bring together a diverse group of leaders from across the security innovation ecosystem to explore how startups can effectively contribute to the future of defense and national security. Breakout 3: Did someone say Investor’s Arena?Soukaina Adnane- Murphy Investment Manager at DeepTechXLStijn Mandigers Startup &amp; Scale-up Banker at Rabobank. Patricia De Kort – HighTechXL CFO of HighTechXLStartup Pitching: Ovalytix, Veridis, Luper, Sonic Precision, WO:EX, Gray Matter Solutions, AilyticsEnergizing breakout session where half a dozen promising startups take the stage to pitch. 5 minutes to pitch, 5 minutes of questions. These companies span early-stage teams in the HighTechXL program, experienced alumni scaling up, and international ventures from Singapore looking to expand into the Dutch market.16:30 – 18:00 | Closing &amp; Networking DrinksReady to XL?Register now, it’s free, but spots are limited

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