Startup-Highlights

DeepTech Pitch

 

As part of the AI, Data & Quantum Summit 2026, outstanding startups will have the opportunity on 23 September to present their innovations on the Main Stage and convince the high-caliber jury of the merits of their solutions.

The finalists: 

  • Dr. Peter Eder, QOODA 
  • Stefan Krassin, yasp 
  • Tobias Rebert, Tentris 
  • Christian Zimmermann, Ph. D., neQxt

Startup Area & Showcase Pitches

 

Eight selected AI and quantum startups will have the opportunity to exhibit in the AIDAQ Startup Area for two days. The package also includes an exclusive showcase event on 22 September. The application period has now closed.



Agents Gone Wild? Keeping Autonomous AI Secure, Trusted and Accountable

 

AI systems are evolving from assistants to autonomous agents with access to data and critical business processes—raising new questions about identity, permissions, and security. How can companies give AI agents the freedom to act while maintaining trust and control?

At AIDAQ26, Dr. Michael Tagscherer (Giesecke+Devrient) and Max Imbiel (Cloudflare) will discuss these questions with startups and scaleups representing the next generation of AI agents.


Find out more about startup opportunities at AIDAQ and connect with the right contact person here.