Meet the Founders Driving Europe’s Next Industrial Revolution

As we gear up for the next Foundry Meetups: The Re-Industrialize Europe Edition, in Amsterdam on Oct 3rd, we’re excited to bring together some of Europe’s most visionary founders and builders. These leaders are tackling the hardest challenges in Hard Tech, BioTech, and Deep Tech, and their work is laying the foundation for Europe’s industrial future.

Europe has long been at the crossroads of innovation, but in recent years, the narrative around tech leadership has been dominated by American Dynamism—a movement focused on tech-driven transformation across industries, often fueled by Silicon Valley's venture capital machine. While American Dynamism has helped foster bold, groundbreaking technologies, European Dynamism brings its own unique strengths to the table: deep-rooted industrial expertise, a commitment to sustainability, and a regulatory environment that balances innovation with societal good. 

At this edition of Foundry Meetups, we will explore what it will take for Europe to not only participate in but lead the next industrial revolution. 

Here’s a look at the groundbreaking companies and leaders who will be in the room:

• Monumental: Co-founded by Salar Al Khafaji, Monumental is transforming the construction industry with AI-driven robots. These autonomous machines tackle labor shortages and reduce costs on-site by assisting in tasks like bricklaying, making construction faster, safer, and more sustainable. Monumental’s mission is to reshape how we build—making it more efficient while solving labor shortages that affect Europe’s infrastructure projects [96][98].
• Farmless: Led by Adnan Oner, Farmless is pioneering land-free fermentation technology to produce protein without the need for farmland. This approach could revolutionize food security and environmental sustainability, providing a more resilient solution to global food production challenges. Farmless embodies the spirit of European Dynamism by solving critical global problems, such as sustainable agriculture, without relying on traditional resources.
• Cradle: Jelle Prins and the team at Cradle are pushing the boundaries of bioengineering with a platform that uses generative AI to speed up the design of proteins. Cradle is advancing breakthroughs in everything from medicine to sustainable materials, showing how Europe’s scientific expertise and cutting-edge technology can work together to unlock bio-based innovations with global impact.
• ASML: Represented by Evelien de Vries, ASML is not just a tech company—it is a cornerstone of Europe’s industrial ecosystem. ASML produces advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment, critical for powering technologies from smartphones to electric vehicles. By holding a key role in the global chip supply chain, ASML is a true enabler of European Dynamism, helping Europe maintain its technological leadership in the face of global competition.

These founders, along with other visionaries, will share their insights, challenges, and ambitions at the Re-Industrialize Europe Edition. The discussion will center on how Europe can take the lead in the next industrial revolution—by investing in deep-tech infrastructure, scaling innovative solutions, and building industries that contribute not only to economic growth but also to societal well-being.

Unlike the American tech model, which often focuses on scaling at all costs, European Dynamism is rooted in sustainability, long-term growth, and cross-sector collaboration. This next wave of industrialization will require a careful balance between technological advancement and responsible innovation—something Europe is well-positioned to achieve.

Join us at on Oct 3rd to connect with the people building the future of Europe, where innovation and industrial strength come together to define a new era of progress.

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