Europe's Hidden Innovation Advantage
#30-under-30
An article by Nir Gartzman (Jul. 2, 2025)
Venture capital activity in Europe continues to lag behind the United States and Asia, and critics point to declining infrastructure and automotive competitiveness as indicators of the continent's innovation challenges.
The maritime technology sector presents a compelling counternarrative. The majority of mature deep-tech startups addressing maritime challenges are headquartered in Europe and Israel.
30 UNDER 30 in Maritime-Tech EU - IL, published July 2025 by theDOCK
theDOCK's list of the 30 leading maritime-tech companies in Europe and Israel, which were incorporated within the last 30 years, signals the sector's adoption of digital-era platforms and work practices. The list includes tech-native companies of all types: founder-led startups, corporate spin-offs, and businesses that have since been acquired. Each contributes to building a smarter, more sustainable future for global trade.
Know a company that belongs on the next list? We’re all ears.
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