Theia Sense
i3P Politecnico Turinob2b
DeepTech
Torino, Italy
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Theia Sense provides a complete Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) platform for spacecraft, combining fiber optic sensors, compact interrogation units, and AI-powered software to continuously monitor the structural integrity of space systems from ground qualification to in-orbit operations.

Our fiber optic sensors are lightweight, immune to electromagnetic interference, resistant to harsh environments, and can multiplex dozens of sensing points on a single optical fiber, dramatically reducing cabling, weight, and system complexity compared to conventional electronic sensors. The platform enables continuous measurement of key structural parameters, including strain, temperature, vibration, pressure, and other mission-specific variables, providing real-time awareness of the spacecraft's health throughout its entire lifecycle.

A key differentiator of Theia Sense is the continuity between ground testing and flight. The same sensing system used during qualification campaigns remains integrated into the spacecraft after launch, eliminating sensor replacement, reducing integration time and costs, and enabling the digital model to be continuously updated with real operational data. By combining advanced sensing with AI-based data analysis and predictive diagnostics, Theia Sense helps spacecraft manufacturers and operators improve reliability, optimize maintenance, reduce qualification costs, extend mission lifetime, and accelerate the transition toward autonomous and reusable space systems.

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October 21-23, 2026
Nominations
In 2026, Stage Two gathers 50+ startups nominated by 45+ university-affiliated entrepreneurship centers and 4 wildcards. All spin-offs will pitch their business models live in front of more than 70+ top European venture capital firms and 30+ industry leaders.
Movement Award
Media Budget
+ € 5 Million
Investments
Skilling & Accelerate
Workshops
Nominees
aiXopt
RWTH Aachen University
Industry 4.0
b2b
→ aixopt.ai
Algaenius
Erasmus University Rotterdam
CleanTech
b2b
→ algaenius.nl/
Bedrock Group AS
NTNU Trondheim
Industry 4.0
b2b
bedrockchain.com
BHUMI
University of Warsaw
BioTech
b2b & b2c
→ bhumi.pl
C-SAW
Aalborg University
DeepTech
b2b
catchfree
University St. Gallen
Agri- & FoodTech
b2b
catchfree.ch
CIYANO
Technical University of Berlin
DeepTech
b2b
→ ciyano.com/
Cloq
Oxford University
DeepTech
b2b
→ linkedin.com/company/quantum-cloq/
DExMed
Universitatea Babes-Bolyai (UBB)
MedTech
b2b & b2c
EASE
Technical University of Munich
Logistics & Supply Chain
b2b
→ ease-systems.de/
Fidolyx
Ghent University
BioTech
b2b
→ fidolyx.com/
FlyToKite
Gdańsk University of Technology
TravelTech + SportTech
b2b & b2c
→ fly2kite.com/
Foxtrot Aviation
ESCP
Mobility
b2b
→ foxtrot-aviation.com/
FreeForm Photonics
Heriot Watt University
DeepTech
b2b
→ freeformphotonics.com
GM Labs
Comenius University
BioTech
b2b
→ gmlabs.sk
Graini
HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management
Circular Economy
b2c
→ grain-to-goodness.lovable.app/
hightrac

Agri- & FoodTech
b2b
Khoch3 KlimaKarten
WU Wien - Vienna University of Economics and Business
GovTech & ClimateTech
b2b
→ khoch3klimakarten.de
Klared
TU Wien
Data & AI
b2b
→ klared.com
Korall
Chalmers University of Technology
CleanTech
b2b
→ korall.cc
Magnetic Future
University of Bologna
DeepTech
b2b
→ magneticfuture.eu
MEDQUS
Lund University
MedTech
b2b
→ medqus.com
MINDSETOR
Maastricht University
MedTech
b2b
→ mindsetor.com
MolecularWorks
Stockholm School of Economics
DeepTech
b2b
→ molecularworks.bio/
MicroJect
University College Dublin
MedTech
b2b
→ microject.ie/
Object Fingerprint
Prague University of Economics and Business
MedTech
b2b
→ objectfingerprint.com/
Orison Solution Ltd
London Business School
Food Manufacturing Technology
b2b
→ orisonsolution.co.uk/
photreon
KIT Karlsruhe
DeepTech
b2b
→ photreon.com
PicoShape
Ruhr Universität Bochum
DeepTech
b2b
→ picoshape.com
Polytecks
University of Cambridge
DeepTech
b2b
→ polytecks.com/
PortLink
Alba Graduate Business School
Shipping
b2b
Prehensio GmbH
WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management
DeepTech
b2b
→ prehensio.ai
promethence
SDA Bocconi School of Management
DeepTech
b2b
→ promethence.net/
Respira Technologies B.V.
Amsterdam
DeepTech
b2b
respiratechnology.com
Savvio AI
Universität Graz
Corporate Learning / HR Tech
b2b
→ savvio.ai/
SimOSpine
ESADE
Digital Health
b2b
SkyLign
KU Leuven
CleanTech
b2b
→ skylign.eu/
SPARCS
Universidade NOVA de Lisboa
CleanTech
b2b & b2c
SwyTest
Riga Technical University
MedTech
b2b
Theia Sense
i3P Politecnico Turino
DeepTech
b2b
→ theiasense.com/
VAir
École Polytechnique de Paris
MedTech
b2b
→ vair.dev
VALYRA AEROSPACE
UPV Universitat Politecnica de Valencia
Engineering
b2b & b2c
→ valyra.aero/
VisaFlow
University of Cologne
LegalTech
b2b & b2c
→ visaflow.app/
Prizes
100.000
Innovation Award
Media Budget by DvH Ventures
1.000.000
Investment Opportunity
Potential Investment Opportunity (subject to DD) by World Fund
850.000
HTGF German Deep Tech Award
Investment Opportunity (subject to DD) by HTGF
750.000
Investment Prize
Investment Opportunity (subject to DD) by Mito Technology Ventures
750.000
Investment Prize
Investment Opportunity (subject to DD) by Redstone
500.000
Investment Prize
Investment Opportunity (subject to DD) by Nucleus Capital
500.000
Investment Prize
Investment Opportunity (subject to DD) by Creator Fund
500.000
Investment Prize
Investment Opportunity (subject to DD) by Atlantic Labs
400.000
Investment Prize
Investment Opportunity (subject to DD) by caesar.
350.000
Investment Prize
Investment Opportunity (subject to DD) by Marvelous.
Fast-track to IC
Accelerate
Accelerate Prize (fast-track to IC) by Armilar VP
Fast-track to IC
Accelerate
Accelerate Prize (fast-track to IC) by APEX Ventures
Workshop
Accelerate
Go-to-Market Workshop by UVC
Workshop
Accelerate
Tech-to-Market Strategy by Visionaries
Workshop
Accelerate
Scale Across the Atlantic – Founder Access Pass by Drumbeat Capital
Workshop
Accelerate
Launch & Lift by NAP
Workshop
Skilling
Problem Solving Workshop by McKinsey
Workshop
Skilling
Technical Consulting for Industrial Production & Process Optimization
Workshop
Skilling
Production Catalyst Prize by Gateway Factory
Workshop
Skilling
Tech for Good Award by Value for Good
Outstanding Innovation Enabler
Cash Prize
7000€ for the 1st Place by Jackstädt Foundation
Outstanding Innovation Enabler
Cash Prize
5000€ for the 2nd Place by Jackstädt Foundation
Outstanding Innovation Enabler
Cash Prize
3000€ for the 3rd Place by Jackstädt Foundation