Accelerator profile
HighTechXL
HighTechXL is a deep-tech venture builder at High Tech Campus Eindhoven that spins technologies from institutes such as CERN, ESA, TNO and Philips into startups. It pairs them with selected founders in a 12-month venture-builder program, and its PreSeedXL fund (€11M) invests at the earliest stage. It reports 102 ventures created.
At a glance
HighTechXL key facts
- Duration
- 12 months
- Format
- In-person
- Headquarters
- Eindhoven, Netherlands
- Cohort locations
- Eindhoven, Netherlands
- Stage
- pre-idea, pre-seed
- Sectors
- deep tech, hardware
Verified November 3, 2026 against the sources below. Terms change; confirm on the official site before applying.
Notable alumni
- Aircision
- Carbyon
- inPhocal
- VitalWear
Sources
FAQ
Applying to HighTechXL
- Where is HighTechXL based?
- HighTechXL is headquartered in Eindhoven, Netherlands. The program runs in person.
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