Alois Eder is Founder and CTO of Ignite Next, where he leverages over 25 years of experience in the high-tech and semiconductor industries to mentor and scale deep-tech startups. Throughout his distinguished career, he has held senior leadership roles at major global players including Texas Instruments, Siemens, Infineon, and Intel, gaining deep expertise in semiconductors, system engineering and software development. Beyond his technical background, Alois has a strong track record in business management and product marketing. Today, he is a central figure in the European ecosystem, guiding founders through the intricate challenges of the deep-tech landscape.
Ignite Next
Ignite Next is an independent European scale-up program dedicated to accelerating early-stage deep tech startups from pre-seed to Series B. The program provides high-impact mentorship and industrial collaboration to turn breakthrough innovations in semiconductors, AI, and computing into global commercial successes. Operating with a founder-first and non-dilutive model, it offers direct access to world-class technical expertise and strategic market validation. The program is backed by industry-leading technology partners, including Intel, Infineon, and Synopsys.