Post by ASML

Last week, the Hello Tomorrow Summit in Amsterdam brought together startups, investors, companies and policymakers from 58 countries to explore how deep tech innovation can scale and create lasting impact. It was an important opportunity for ASML to engage with the ecosystem shaping the future of technology. In our first year as a partner, we took part in panels, keynotes, pitch sessions and conversations throughout the event. We also presented the first ASML Emerging Innovator Award. More than 200 startups applied over the past few months, showcasing bold ideas and new approaches to complex technological challenges. It was great to see so many promising ideas take the stage. 🎉 Three reasons why supporting startups matters: 🚀 They push technological boundaries. Startups bring speed, creativity and a willingness to take risks on complex, long-term challenges. 🤝 They strengthen the wider ecosystem. A thriving startup landscape connects partners across the value chain, enabling the collaboration needed to solve increasingly complex challenges in semiconductors and deep tech. It also helps regions develop, retain and scale critical technologies, contributing to resilient, competitive industries. ⚙️ They help breakthroughs reach industrial scale. Supporting startups can bridge the gap between early-stage innovation and high-volume, reliable manufacturing, helping new ideas develop into scalable solutions with tangible impact. We look forward to continuing the conversation when Hello Tomorrow returns next year.