Beyond the robot dogs: European startups worth watching from IFA 2026
I’ve spent the last few days at IFA, Germany’s answer to CES and Europe’s biggest consumer electronics show. It’s a strange beast. Beyond the halls of white goods and TVs, you traverse floors filled w...
At the 2026 IFA consumer electronics show in Germany, a diverse range of startups displayed innovative hardware and technology. Although many Asian startups dominated the space, Europe's contribution was notable. ZENOWELL, a Heidelberg-based company, won an award for its vagus nerve stimulation wearable, Zeno One, which originated from discussions in a lab at Heidelberg University Medical School.
LeydenJar, a Dutch deep-tech battery company, developed 100% pure silicon anodes for lithium-ion batteries, offering 50% higher energy density and significantly reduced CO2 footprint. BP Relax, a German-Polish digital health startup, provides real-time biofeedback during guided breathing exercises to help users manage high blood pressure.
Repartly, another German startup, focuses on the circular economy by offering repair infrastructure for household appliances, aiming to reduce electronic waste. Unistellar, a French astronomy technology company, showcased smart telescopes designed to make deep-space observation accessible to non-professional astronomers.
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