15 EIC-backed deep tech companies head to GITEX Global 2025 — what they will show and what to watch
- ›Fifteen EIC-backed deep-tech companies will exhibit at the EIC Pavilion during GITEX Global 2025 in Dubai from 13 to 17 October 2025.
- ›The cohort spans sectors including AI, quantum security, cleantech, batteries, robotics, mobility and health, and will receive coaching and matchmaking under the EIC International Trade Fairs Programme 3.0.
- ›Organisers expect large scale attendance but trade-fair visibility does not guarantee deals and companies will rely on follow-up and market adaptation to convert contacts into contracts.
- ›A pre-departure online workshop is scheduled for 17 September to prepare participating companies for matchmaking and onsite engagement.
EIC delegation to GITEX Global 2025: cohort, support and what to expect
Fifteen European Innovation Council backed companies have been selected to exhibit at the EIC Pavilion during GITEX Global 2025. The world’s largest technology and startup exhibition will run in Dubai from 13 to 17 October 2025. The EIC is sending this curated cohort as part of the EIC International Trade Fairs Programme 3.0 which provides market briefings, coaching, matchmaking and high-level networking to help startups and scaleups pursue international growth.
Why GITEX matters and how to read the opportunity
GITEX Global is a major window onto markets in the Gulf and the broader international tech ecosystem. The 2025 edition will cover more than 40 halls across two venues and organisers project attendance in the hundreds of thousands with thousands of exhibitors and a high proportion of senior executives. For European deep-tech companies that are still commercialising outside their home markets, GITEX can accelerate introductions to distributors, system integrators, investors and corporate buyers.
That said, trade fair exposure is not a substitute for product-market fit, validated regulatory pathways or local partnerships. Large events generate leads and visibility but converting those contacts into pilot contracts, procurement approvals or revenue depends on follow-up resources, clear regulatory strategies and realistic timelines. Companies attending with EIC support will get coaching intended to reduce that execution gap but organisers estimates for visitors and C-level attendance should be treated as promotional projections rather than guaranteed deal flow.
Who is in the EIC Pavilion cohort
The 15 selected companies represent a cross-section of European deep-tech specialisms. Below is a concise roster with the company, country and the core proposition they plan to highlight at GITEX.
| Company | Country | Technology focus highlighted at GITEX |
| AGRIVI | Croatia | Managed AI Agents designed for the agri-food sector to accelerate precision agriculture workflows |
| BOYDSense | France | Non-invasive breath analysis for glucose range tracking and metabolic health monitoring |
| BroadBit Batteries | Finland | Sodium-based battery chemistries and electrolytes positioned as lower-cost, greener alternatives to some Li-ion applications |
| Circu Li-ion | Luxembourg | AI-driven automated disassembly solutions for end-of-life battery value recovery and diagnostics |
| Dronamics | Bulgaria | Long-range, high-payload cargo drones and a cargo mobility ecosystem |
| Embedl | Sweden | Tools and SDKs for running AI efficiently on edge hardware with reduced energy and deployment time |
| IRIS.AI | Norway | Agentic AI platform for building, orchestrating and evaluating retrieval-augmented generation workflows for enterprise |
| LuxQuanta | Spain | Quantum Key Distribution systems intended to protect data against future quantum threats |
| Magment | Germany | MagPowerTM compact, high-efficiency solid state transformers using magnetisable concrete core technology |
| Multiverse Computing | Spain | AI model compression and optimization tools aimed at reducing compute cost and energy for large models |
| Picterus | Norway | CE-marked smartphone-based screening app for neonatal jaundice using a colour calibration card |
| Reblade | Denmark | Drone and robot-enabled wind turbine blade repair technology claiming significant reductions in downtime |
| SiPearl | France | High performance, energy efficient processors targeting supercomputing and AI inference |
| VSORA | France | Ultra-efficient AI accelerator chips for data centres, aimed at scaling performance while lowering energy |
| X1 Wind | Spain | Floating offshore wind platforms designed to reduce costs and environmental impact compared with fixed turbines |
Quick event facts and EIC logistics
| Item | Detail |
| Event | GITEX Global 2025 |
| Dates | 13 to 17 October 2025 |
| EIC pre-departure workshop | Online session on 17 September for cohort briefing and matchmaking prep |
| EIC support | Coaching, strategic matchmaking, reverse pitch sessions, one-on-one meetings and curated networking at the EIC Pavilion |
| Organiser attendance projection | Organisers expect roughly 200,000 tech executives and significant C-level representation but such numbers are estimates |
What the EIC International Trade Fairs Programme 3.0 provides
The EIC International Trade Fairs Programme 3.0 is an evolution of previous EIC overseas trade initiatives. It aims to support EIC beneficiaries in internationalisation through curated participation at strategic fairs. Services include targeted coaching, pre-departure market briefings, onsite matchmaking and post-event follow-up mechanisms. The programme is selective and open to EIC-backed startups, scaleups and SMEs that apply to calls ahead of each trade fair.
Explaining some of the technologies in the cohort
On what to be cautious and how companies can increase conversion chances
Trade fairs are useful for lead generation, validation and publicity. To increase the likelihood of converting contacts into pilots or contracts companies should: set measurable objectives for the fair, prepare tailored materials for regional buyers, clarify regulatory and standards pathways for their products, and schedule follow-up activities immediately after the event. EIC coaching can help but teams must allocate internal resources for commercial follow-up.
Practical next steps for interested stakeholders
The cohort will continue to receive coaching and participate in matchmaking activities before and during GITEX. Stakeholders with questions about the EIC ITF Programme 3.0 or the GITEX mission can contact the EIC Community Helpdesk through the EIC platform. When contacting the helpdesk, select EVENT – EIC ITF Programme – GITEX 2025 as the category to ensure a quicker response.
A note from the organisers. The EIC provides this information to support visibility and knowledge sharing. It does not represent the official view of the European Commission or other institutions.