Nov. 24, 2025 –
By Manjari Chandran-Ramesh, EETimes Europe
When it comes to scaling deep tech, especially hardware-led ventures, the infrastructure to support long-term growth is still catching up.
Europe has never lacked scientific ingenuity. From photonics to quantum computing, the continent continues to produce world-class research and ambitious startups. But when it comes to scaling deep tech, especially hardware-led ventures, the infrastructure to support long-term growth is still catching up.
This year’s Silicon 100 report from EE Times highlighted several promising companies in the semiconductor and quantum space. Among them were two Amadeus portfolio companies: Photonic (Vancouver, British Columbia) and iPronics (Valencia, Spain). Both are tackling foundational challenges in computing. Their inclusion in the Silicon 100 reflects a broader shift: Deep tech is no longer a fringe category; it’s central to the future of data centers, encryption, and distributed computation.