Finalists 2026

Biotech company developing automated research tools and advanced optical sensors for pathogen detection and microbiological analysis in life sciences and food tech.

Agtech startup building the world's first bioacoustic plant database, using ultrasound signals emitted by crops to detect stress from dehydration, pests, or disease in real time — opening a new data layer for precision agriculture.

Building behavioral models that turn fragmented user data into coherent, predictive narratives — helping businesses anticipate what their customers will do next.

Sovereign AI platform designed for public sector organizations and regulated industries, enabling teams to build and deploy AI agents while keeping full control over their data, models, and compliance requirements.

Building the coordination layer for distributed energy resources, connecting EVs, solar panels, and batteries into a real-time platform that optimizes energy flows and unlocks new revenue for asset owners.

Healthtech startup combining VR and app-based training to improve brain-eye coordination and reading speed, grounded in research with Karolinska Institutet and targeting the 10% of people worldwide who struggle with reading.

Developing ultra-light electric personal watercraft — four times lighter than traditional jet skis — combining Swedish engineering, electric propulsion, and smart battery technology for a cleaner ride on the water.

Brandtech company combining research, technology, and creative thinking to help organizations build stronger, more meaningful brands in a complex media landscape.

Robotics company developing autonomous, task-specific robots for labor-intensive industries — starting with the Range Picker™, a GPS-powered robot that fully automates golf ball collection on driving ranges.

AI sales assistant that automates CRM updates, meeting briefs, and follow-ups through conversational commands — giving B2B sales teams back the hours they currently lose to admin work.

No-code AI platform built for marketing teams and agencies, enabling AI-powered workflows that sharpen strategy and improve content quality — without writing a single line of code.

AI startup backed by Andreessen Horowitz, building software that automates the administrative burden in dental practices — from clinical notes to billing — so dentists can spend more time on patient care.

AI-powered website insights platform that turns underperforming B2B websites into revenue-generating assets through personalized, actionable recommendations.

Mental health platform using a research-backed algorithm to match people with the right therapist — because finding the right fit from day one dramatically improves outcomes for both patients and practitioners.

AI platform helping fashion brands reduce costly returns through virtual try-ons and automated brand modeling, already partnering with names like Gant and Brothers.

Y Combinator-backed construction tech startup building an AI-native platform that automates bid analysis, cost estimation, and procurement — helping project teams spot risks earlier and cut the manual work that drives budget overruns.

Cleantech company pioneering a modular, floating turbine solution that increases electricity output from existing hydropower plants by 7–10%, delivering clean energy gains without requiring new infrastructure.

Bringing "vibe-engineering" to the physical world — an AI-driven platform that lets anyone design and build hardware prototypes through natural language, backed by Sequoia, a16z, and Lovable.

Norwegian deep tech company developing titania-based anode materials for lithium-ion batteries, designed to enable faster charging and longer battery life for electric vehicles and energy storage systems.