Phuong Ngo Pitkänen
10 Apr 2025
On April 2nd, at the European Innovation Council (EIC) Summit 2025, Hyperion Robotics was selected as the best pitch in the Industrial Biotech and New Materials category at the Investor Day on Climate Tech. The company joined an innovative cohort alongside D-CRBN, Solmeyea, and Nevomo in their respective categories: Energy, Agritech and Food, and Green Mobility and Transportation. The recognition came as part of a vibrant showcase of 24 pioneering climate tech companies pitching their breakthrough solutions to a room of over 70 top-tier investors and venture capitalists.
Held in Brussels, the EIC Summit has cemented itself as Europe’s leading event where deep tech meets policy, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, and decision-makers to explore the future of innovation. This year’s Investor Day put a spotlight on powering green transition with climate tech solutions.
“When it comes to deep tech, and particularly those with manufacturing or high CapEx (capital expenditure), a lot of investors are put off by the levels of risk that need to be taken. What you’re doing here is kind of unveiling and demonstrating how far [these companies] have been able to get with support from the EU, from the EIC and from other investors,” highlighted Zoe Peden, Partner at Ananda Impact Ventures in EIC Stories (EIC Investor Day on Climate Tech: Powering the Green Transition at the EIC Summit 2025).
This stage was more than just a pitch opportunity—it was a strategic moment to showcase how deep tech can drive tangible, scalable solutions that address industry challenges and accelerate the green transition.
The construction sector is at a historic crossroads, responsible for nearly 40% of global carbon emissions yet crucial to delivering the estimated $7 trillion in sustainable infrastructure needed annually until 2030. Hyperion’s mission is to redefine the future of construction through low-carbon, intelligent solutions that reduce environmental impact, save costs, and build smarter.
“Being at the EIC Summit isn’t just about visibility—it’s about impact. To make real change, we need more than funding,” shared Fernando De los Rios , CEO of Hyperion Robotics.
We need a collaborative ecosystem where innovators, investors, policymakers and end-users align to accelerate meaningful progress.
By winning in their category, Hyperion not only validated their technology‘s potential but also reinforced their leadership in the climate tech space. The recognition signals a growing confidence in startups that are making deep tech not only innovative but also capital-efficient and policy-aligned.
Recently, Hyperion has been awarded by the European Innovation Council a €2.37 million grant, along with equity investment from the European Union, to support the development of carbon-negative materials for the construction industry. Additionally, Hyperion has joined the SCENE-B project, coordinated by Norwegian SINTEF Manufacturing, to develop a novel 3D-printed concrete material reinforced with aluminum fibers.
