Arrow and Ignite Next announce strategic collaboration to scale deep tech innovation
Arrow Electronics has announced a new strategic alliance with Ignite Next, Europe’s independent scale-up program for deep tech innovation. The collaboration is designed to bridge the gap between breakthrough innovation and market success for startup companies.
The collaboration focuses on IP-heavy breakthrough technologies, including semiconductors, physical AI, and advanced computing.
Jörg Strughold, chief growth officer of Arrow Electronics, said, “The next generation of transformative technology is being forged by deep tech startups that require a robust path to industrialisation. Through our strategic cooperation with Ignite Next, Arrow is contributing its global reach and commercial expertise to help these innovators move seamlessly from prototyping into high-volume production, helping ensure that European breakthrough innovations achieve breakout success on the global stage.”
Alois Eder, CTO and Co-founder of Ignite Next, said, “We launched Ignite Next with the mission of providing deep, relevant expertise to Europe’s most promising founders. Arrow Electronics joining is a powerful validation of our independent, multi-partner setup. Their contribution is pivotal; by bringing their commercial understanding, prototyping capabilities, and expertise in moving into volume production, we extend our network with broader technology coverage and deeper market access for stronger outcomes for our founders.”
