22.05.2026 / AI-powered fact-checking to combat disinformation, novel cell therapies for muscle tissue regeneration, sustainable 3D printing, and decentralized satellite communications: On the evening of Wednesday, May 20, 2026, the Senate Department for Economic Affairs, Energy and Public Enterprises presented the Deep Tech Award to five outstanding Berlin-based companies. For the eleventh consecutive year, the administration is thus recognizing technological, research-based innovations from Berlin that stand out for their practical application, societal relevance, and added value. The awards ceremony, attended by Senator for Economic Affairs Franziska Giffey and Permanent Secretary for Economic Affairs Michael Biel, took place for the first time as part of the Deep Tech Momentum conference at Wilhelm Studios in Berlin.

Franziska Giffey, Mayor and Senator for Economic Affairs, Energy and Public Enterprises: “We want to make Berlin the number one hub for innovation in Europe. The companies honored today are turning cutting-edge technological research into practical applications and offering solutions to current challenges. In doing so, they impressively demonstrate the immense innovative potential that Berlin possesses. With the Deep Tech Award, we recognize the courage and excellence of our founders. Through our new partnership with the Deep Tech Momentum conference, we are also creating a platform that connects Berlin’s brightest minds even more closely with industry partners and international investors. In doing so, we are ensuring sustainable growth and technological sovereignty for Berlin as a hub.”

The Deep Tech Award offers a total prize pool of 50,000 euros and is presented in five categories: “Advanced Manufacturing,” “Bio- & Healthtech,” “Artificial Intelligence,” “Quantum Technologies, Photonics & Microelectronics,” and “Web3 & Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLT).” From over 84 applications, expert juries selected five winning companies, each of which will receive prize money of 10,000 euros.
With the Deep Tech Award being integrated into Deep Tech Momentum for the first time, the prize is being positioned even more strongly on the international stage. The conference is considered one of Europe’s leading platforms for connecting deep-tech startups with companies and investors. The new partnership underscores the award’s mission to not only honor Berlin’s most innovative technology companies but also to connect them even more closely with the European innovation ecosystem. In this context, the special “Deep Tech Award for Breakthrough Momentum” was also presented for the first time this year. It is aimed at European startups curated by Deep Tech Momentum that combine excellent scientific innovation with exceptional scaling potential.

The winners of the 2026 Deep Tech Award at a glance:

Deep Tech Star in the “Advanced Manufacturing” category: Endless Industries GmbH
Endless Industries is revolutionizing the manufacturing of fiber-reinforced composites—materials in which carbon fibers are embedded in a binding resin—with a 3D printing solution. This makes it possible to replace complex and expensive manufacturing processes and reduce waste. Website:
www.endless.industries

Deep Tech Star in the “Bio- & Healthtech” category: MyoPax GmbH
MyoPax’s work focuses on innovative cell therapies and gene corrections for the regeneration of muscle tissue. In doing so, the company specifically targets severe muscle injuries and diseases, offering patients promising new treatment options. Website
: www.myopax.com

Deep Tech Star in the “Artificial Intelligence” category: Gretchen AI GmbH
Gretchen AI develops state-of-the-art AI to detect deepfakes and fake news and can reconstruct their dissemination history. This enables the Berlin-based company to help major media organizations conduct fact-checks up to six times faster while maintaining the same level of reliability—a crucial contribution to safeguarding the public information space.
Website: www.gretchen-ai.com

Deep Tech Star in the “Quantum Technologies, Photonics & Microelectronics” category: Xavveo GmbH
Xavveo develops photonic radar sensors that set new standards in fields such as navigation and measurement technology, for example in environmental sensing for automobiles. The technology enables unprecedented precision and has the potential to fundamentally replace existing sensor solutions across a wide range of industries.
Website: www.xavveo.com

Deep Tech Star in the “Web3 & Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLT)” category: Decen Space UG
The startup Decen Space is developing a decentralized coordination network consisting of software and hardware components for the secure and efficient synchronization of data streams between satellites and ground stations. This solution enables higher data transfer rates at significantly lower costs and also allows satellite operators more contact time with their satellites. Website
: www.decenspace.com

Deep Tech Star of the Special Prize “Deep Tech Award for Breakthrough Momentum”: Six Robotics AS
Six Robotics AS is a Norwegian company specializing in the development of autonomy software for fleets of unmanned aerial vehicles. The software is based on innovative swarm intelligence algorithms and real-time mission control architectures that ensure a high degree of autonomy and efficiency for the aircraft. This enables the company’s drones to coordinate and execute missions as intelligent teams. As a result, the use of networked autonomous systems in modern defense operations is being advanced. Website
: www.sixrobotics.com

For more information about Deep Tech Berlin and the Deep Tech Award, please visit: www.berlin.de/deeptech/

Source :Press Release Senate Department for Economic Affairs, Energy and Public Enterprises
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