June 4, 2026 – EuroCDP today announced the selected participants for the first cohort of its venture development programmes, EuroCDP Incubate and EuroCDP Accelerate, marking a significant milestone in strengthening Europe’s fabless semiconductor and deep tech innovation ecosystem.
The call for applications attracted 79 high-quality applicants from across Europe, highlighting strong demand for targeted support tailored to fabless companies. Following a competitive selection process, 20 companies have been chosen – 10 for each programme.
Supporting Europe’s Next Generation of Fabless Innovators
EuroCDP’s venture programmes are specifically designed to support fabless semiconductor and deep tech companies, aligning with the initiative’s focus on advancing Europe’s capabilities in chip design, system innovation, and scalable computing solutions without in-house manufacturing.
- EuroCDP Incubate focuses on early-stage fabless teams, helping them validate concepts, refine technologies, and build strong foundations.
- EuroCDP Accelerate supports more mature fabless companies in scaling their solutions, accessing markets, and building strategic partnerships across Europe.
The selected cohort reflects a diverse mix of companies working across semiconductor design, AI infrastructure, sensing, advanced computing, and robotics.
EuroCDP Accelerate – 2026 Cohort
The following companies have been selected for the Accelerate programme:
- QBlox
- Vertical Compute
- Eye4Nir
- ExpectedIT
- Nellow
- Imperative Semi
- Random Power
- UMS (Last Mile Semiconductor)
- Akronic
- S-Sentia
These companies demonstrate strong technological maturity and market readiness, with fabless solutions positioned for significant growth and industrial impact.
EuroCDP Incubate – 2026 Cohort
The following companies have been selected for the Incubate programme:
- Polski Krzem
- SIOPT
- PulpoSemi
- SemiQa
- IC Waves
- Lobster Robotics
- Wiresans
- Automaton Engine
- Lorentis Micro
- FrostByte
These early-stage fabless ventures bring forward promising technologies and innovative concepts with the potential to strengthen Europe’s semiconductor design ecosystem.
Building a Stronger European Fabless Ecosystem
The strong response to the first call and the quality of selected participants underline the depth of fabless innovation talent across Europe. By combining technical expertise, mentorship, and ecosystem access, EuroCDP aims to accelerate the growth of these companies and contribute to a more resilient and competitive European semiconductor landscape.
EuroCDP Accelerate and Incubate programs will start in late June 2026, bringing together founders, industry experts and investorts to collaboratively advance Europe’s next generation of fabless success stories.