Healthcare, quantum algorithms, drone fleets, cancer therapy, security in Europe: On July 2, 2025, outstanding Berlin-based companies were honored with the Deep Tech Award. The Senate Department for Economic Affairs, Energy, and Public Enterprises once again recognized particularly innovative, application-oriented products from the capital that combine high technological standards with social relevance. As last year, the award ceremony took place in the Säälchen. The winners were honored with prize money of €10,000 each.
For the tenth anniversary of the Deep Tech Award, there were more than 100 applications, which were reviewed and evaluated by a jury of experts. Of these more than 100 applications, 15 companies came out on top. In the end, however, there could only be one winner in each category: Artificial Intelligence, Photonics & Quantum Technologies, Robotics, Sustainable & Social Impact, and Web3 – DLT, Blockchain, NFT & Metaverse.
Franziska Giffey, Mayor and Senator for Economics, Energy, and Public Enterprises: “Today, we are not only celebrating the presentation of the Deep Tech Award, but also ten years of innovation and progress. In a world marked by political, social, and ecological upheaval, it is essential that we in Europe focus on technological sovereignty. Deep tech is an important building block for a sustainable and sovereign economy. I congratulate the award-winning innovators, who are making a significant contribution to overcoming the challenges of our time with their commitment and creativity.“
The winners of the Deep Tech Award 2025 at a glance:
Deep Tech Star in the ”Artificial Intelligence” category: Noah Labs
Noah Labs GmbH uses artificial intelligence to detect chronic heart disease at an early stage via voice changes – using a smartphone. The solution offers non-invasive, cost-effective diagnostics with the potential to significantly reduce hospital admissions. The company benefits from its proximity to medical partners such as Charité and Berlin’s broad AI ecosystem.
Website: https://www.noah-labs.com
Deep Tech Star in the “Photonics and Quantum Technologies” category: Kipu Quantum
Kipu Quantum develops ultra-compact quantum algorithms that run on today’s hardware – a milestone for industries such as logistics, materials research, and finance. The goal: to make quantum advantages available not in the distant future, but right here and now.
Website: www.kipu-quantum.com
Deep Tech Star in the category “Robotics”: DiAvEn (Labfly)
The Berlin-based start-up DiAvEn is revolutionizing the transport of biological samples in urban laboratory networks with its Labfly solution. Autonomous drone fleets enable faster, safer, and more energy-efficient routes between medical facilities – directly from Berlin.
Website: www.labfly.de
Deep Tech Star in the “Sustainable & Social Impact” category: PRAMOMOLECULAR
The biotech company PRAMOMOLECULAR focuses on innovative siRNA therapies for the targeted treatment of difficult-to-treat diseases such as pancreatic cancer. Patented transport molecules enable the effect to be delivered with pinpoint accuracy – without conventional packaging mechanisms and with high efficiency.
Website: www.pramomolecular.com
Deep Tech Star in the category “Web3 – DLT, Blockchain, NFW & Metaverse”: AFTS
AFTS GmbH uses Web3 technologies to digitize military supply chains within NATO. Its system replaces paper-based processes with encrypted real-time transactions, thereby strengthening the resilience of democratic infrastructures. Berlin offers the ideal environment for combining defense technology and blockchain excellence.
Website: www.afts.biz
Background on the Deep Tech Award
The Deep Tech Award has been presented by the Senate Department for Economics, Energy, and Public Enterprises since 2015. The aim is to raise the profile of innovative and research-based technology companies and start-ups and to promote them. The prize is endowed with a total of €50,000 and is awarded in five categories.
The Deep Tech Award will be presented again next year. Would you like to apply for the upcoming Deep Tech Award 2026 with your Berlin-based company and innovative products? Register here to be notified when the application phase begins.
