Sizzling event celebrates upcoming start-ups in Demonstrator Lab
Congratulations to the finalists and winners of the DLAB summer pitch event 2026! Starting with 44 startups in the pre-finals, the powerhouse jury ultimately selected three winners. Congratulations to NextGen Biotics, Soq, and MindStash. What are these young innovators about?
NextGen Biotics
NextGen Biotics develops heat-stable, fermented ingredients that help food manufacturers create products supporting mental wellbeing through the gut-brain axis.
Soq
Meet The Soq: the smart sock that quietly watches over babies. It tracks heart rate, oxygen, and sleep, for babies aged 0–36 months.
MindStash
MindStash is a tool that brings together articles, videos, quotes, screenshots, and notes into one personal feed. It prevents ideas from getting lost across apps and helps you revisit and explore your interests over time.
Pitch fever
In addition to the “regular” competition, 16 finalists from previous years competed against each other. They pitched for funding, which the audience was invited to award. MycoFarming®, Speaklee, Respira, and HANGA Studios all went home with a money prize.
