Beyond the robot dogs: European startups worth watching from IFA 2026

I’ve spent the last few days at IFA, Germany’s answer to CES and Europe’s biggest consumer electronics show. Beyond the halls of white goods and TVs, you traverse floors filled with robot dogs (including one being walked on a leash), robots fighting in a boxing ring (yes, really), and enough mobile phone accessories to fill a cavernous landfill site. With exhibitors from 49 countries,  with a little effort, you can uncover some fantastic startup gems, although Asian startup