Startup & Entrepreneurship Events in Europe

Holiday Pitch Networking: meet founders & investors, share your year, and map out your plan for the next one together.

Salut à tous ! 🚀 Chers Participants ! Rejoignez notre événement à Paris !

Rencontrez et échangez avec des professionnels de la Tech & Business ainsi que des fondateurs de startups. Présentez votre projet au public et saisissez votre chance de plonger dans le monde des affaires, de la technologie et du capital-risque.

💡 Pourquoi vous ne pouvez pas manquer cet événement :

Participez avec des experts et fondateurs de la Tech & Business, ainsi que des investisseurs de premier plan pour obtenir des insights précieux et développer votre réseau.
Cet événement est incontournable pour ceux qui souhaitent acquérir des idées, de l’expérience et des connexions de valeur.

📈 Présentez votre startup dans la Tech & Business :

Mettez en avant votre startup dans la Tech & Business ! Envoyez votre pitch deck à contact.us@startupvalley.club et saisissez l’opportunité d’impressionner à la fois le public et les investisseurs !

De plus, vous devez remplir la candidature pour participer en tant que pitcher / intervenant à l’événement.

👉 Postulez maintenant !

💼 Nous accueillons de nouveaux investisseurs :

Nous invitons les investisseurs à notre événement afin d’élargir leur réseau, découvrir de nouvelles startups, les évaluer, donner leurs retours, participer à des discussions et avoir accès à une base de données de jeunes entreprises prometteuses du monde entier.

Si vous souhaitez participer à notre événement en tant qu’investisseur, inscrivez-vous via ce lien. Si vous souhaitez avoir accès à une base de données de projets de startups prometteuses et à des avantages supplémentaires de Startup Valley, veuillez remplir cette application, et notre équipe vous contactera. 🎤 Présentations de startups dans la Tech & Business et évaluations d’experts :

Les startups de divers secteurs se préparent pour leur moment de gloire avec une présentation de 5 minutes prévue à 20h10, suivie de retours inestimables de la part de notre panel de capital-risqueurs et d’investisseurs providentiels.

Qui rencontrerez-vous lors de l’événement :

• Fondateurs
• Investisseurs ou sociétés de capital-risque
• Marketeurs, commerciaux, conseillers d’affaires
• Innovateurs (Game changers)
• Experts en IA
• Entrepreneurs d’Europe, d’Asie et du Royaume-Uni

Conditions pour les participants :

• Âge minimum : 21 ans
• Tenue correcte
• Bonne humeur
• 1 boisson achetée au bar (les boissons non alcoolisées comptent aussi)

📍 Le lieu qui accueille nos événements est notre partenaire. Pour continuer à organiser nos rencontres dans cet espace, merci de bien vouloir acheter 1 à 2 boissons au bar. ⏰ Horaires : Heure de l’événement : 18h00 – 21h00 Heure des pitches : 19h40 – 20h20 🎟 Rejoignez notre événement et réservez votre billet dès aujourd’hui ! ✨ Cordialement,

L’équipe Derun

📸 Comment c’était la dernière fois

Plongez dans l’ambiance de nos événements précédents — networking animé, pitches puissants, vrais investisseurs, et des moments de communauté pleins d’énergie.

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Seid herzlich zum StartupDorf Unicorn Pitch eingeladen. Neben spannenden Pitches, wie gewohnt gute und entspannte Networking Umgebung für die Gründerszene.

Einer der großen Startup-Wettbewerbe in NRW geht in die 6. Runde.

Beim Unicorn Pitch haben 6 Startups und deren Gründer:innen wieder das Vergnügen um die Unicorn-Trophäe🦄 zu pitchen.

Das Besondere: es gibt zwei Gewinner-Startups pro Runde! Wie beim Finale darf dieses Jahr sowohl eine Jury als auch unsere Community am Abend abstimmen!

Neben den Pitches steht das legendäre Startupdorf Networking der Gründerszene in Düsseldorf & beyond im Vordergrund. Hier treffen regelmäßig die verschiedensten Akteure des Startup Ökosystems aufeinander und können sich auf Augenhöhe austauschen.

Nutzt die Gelegenheit zum Networking und erlebt spannende Startup Pitches und Gründer*innen.

Wir freuen uns, dass wir die Vorrunden unserer Unicorn Pitch Series 2026 beim StartupDorf Club-Member und Fördermitglied Mindspace Düsseldorf auf der Grünstraße 15 halten können. (3. Etage, Zugang über das Düwell (früher: Stilwerk) mit Fahrstuhl)

Wichtig, wie immer: RSVP now! Wir haben ein Limit an Personen in der Location. First come - First serve gilt hier, wenn Du hier Dein RSVP machst.

Neugierig auf die teilnehmenden Startups und Jury-Mitglieder? Die Vorstellung der Teilnehmer findet ihr vorab auf unserer LinkedIn-Seite! 👉🏽 https://www.linkedin.com/company/startupdorf/ oder auf Instagram 👉🏽 https://www.instagram.com/startupdorf/

Ablauf vom Unicorn Pitch
Ein Pitch dauert 5 Minuten, gefolgt von einer 5 minütigen Frage/Antwort-Runde. Ein Pitch kann in Deutsch oder Englisch präsentiert werden. Die Teams präsentieren nacheinander und sowohl die Jury als auch das Publikum entscheidet am Ende darüber, welche zwei Startups die Unicorn Trophäe mit nach Hause nehmen können.

Das Sieger-Team ist gleichzeitig qualifiziert am Unicorn Pitch Grand-Final 2026 teilzunehmen. Die Termine und Bewerbung zur Teilnahme als Startup findet ihr hier: https://www.startupdorf.de/pitching/ Kurzfristig Interessiert? Dann bitte Hanns Tappen oder Michail Kosak direkt über Linkedin kontaktieren.

Are you ready for the StartupDorf Unicorn Pitch?
Want to pitch your startup? Do you have a digital component and a business model that works for the digital economy? Please contact us and become part of the Unicorn Pitch Series. Check out our website for more details & apply https://www.startupdorf.de/pitching/ and/or ping Hanns Tappen via Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannstappen/ if you have any questions.

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Our sponsors/Unsere Sponsoren:
Dieser StartupDorf Unicorn Pitch wird unterstützt von:
Mindspace Düsseldorf
betawerke - discover the startup way

Sie können sich vorstellen unsere Veranstaltungen zu unterstützen? Dann würden wir uns freuen von Ihnen zu erfahren. Bitte kontaktieren Sie uns über contact @ startupdorf.de

Interesse in unserem Verein mitzuwirken. Als Startup oder etabliertes Unternehmen, Institution? Informationen zu unseren Vereinsmitgliedschaften finden sich auf unserer zweisprachigen Website - www.startupdorf.de
StartupDorf - The Startup Hub Düsseldorf

Registration only via: https://luma.com/njycskga

• Recruitment, learning, globalization, and technology are now deeply interconnected — reshaping how organizations attract, develop, and empower people.

​Talent is now global, skills evolve faster than job titles, and AI is transforming every stage of the employee experience — from hiring to retention. As the boundaries between tech, talent, and leadership blur, companies must rethink how they attract, develop, and empower people.
​The key question is simple: how can we build people‑centric organizations in a technology‑driven world?
​Hosted by Nuno Duarte APG × 351 Startup HR Pitch & Round Table will bring together HR leaders, innovators, and startups to explore this question and spark new collaborations shaping the future of work.
​​Agenda

• ​​17:45 · Welcome
• ​​18:00 · Opening
  Context from APG and 351 — connecting innovation and people management.
• ​​18:15 – 18:45 · Startup Pitches HR
  Four selected startups present practical real recruitment challenges from sourcing to retention.
• ​​Startups:
• ​​RECRU
• ​Candid
• ​OLA Card
• ​Shakers
• ​​18:45 – 19:30 · Roundtable: Hiring Smarter. Keeping It Human.
  Moderador: João Ramos
• ​​Oradores:
• ​Manuel Camelo (IST)
• ​Pierre Gein (UCP)
• ​Jenny Souto (Anewway)
• ​Maria Ceitil (APG)
• ​​19:30 · Encerramento & Networking,
• Registration only via: https://luma.com/njycskga

Join London's top Fintech and Tech Startups for a Networking Breakfast-Connect, Share Ideas, and Grow Your Business over Coffee and Pastries

London FinTech & Tech Startup Breakfast is the Capital's only independent regular business breakfast network dedicated to professionals working within London’s FinTech, InsurTech, Tech Startup ****and related industries.********Our networking events are extremely relaxed and casual affairs and attended by a wide range of business sectors with everyone from developers & compliance experts to marketiers, investors to brokers...****Each ticket includes unlimited teas, coffees and juices and a full breakfast food buffet (including vegetarian options) and your own printed attendee sheet to take away.

Join us for our May 2026 Business Networking Breakfast at the Fabulous Bonds of Mayfair - in their private lounge for a delicious breakfast, drinks and the opportunity to talk property, make new friends and seek out fresh business leads.

• No Speeches
• No Talks or Schedule
• No Membership Fees
• No Sales Presentations

Just pure relaxed networking in a friendly environment.

The world of fintech encompasses a wide range of sectors, here are a selection of some who have attended our events in the past:

Accounting

AI Consultants

Angel Investors

Brand Marketing

Challenger Bank

Cloud Hosting

Cybersecurity

Data Mining

Digital Agency

Digital Payments

Ecommerce Experts

Ecommerce Fulfilment

Email Marketing

Fibre Providers

Financial Compliance

Financial Risk

Fintechs

Forex Dealers

Graphic Design

Growth Advisor

Intellectual Property Law Firm

IP Lawyers

IT Support

Payment Providers

PPC Agency

Public Affairs

Public Relations

Remote Staffing

Retail Warehouses

SEO Agencies

Software Developers

Software Engineers

Startups

Startup Lawyers

Strategy Consulting

Venture Capital

Warehousing

(please note these are just examples of previous attendees from the past decade - we market to a wide range of sectors - we don't guarantee any or all of the above will attend, though many do :-)

Anyone from any sector, from any size of firm or at any stage of their career are welcome to book and attend and benefit from the power of networking.

Jornada de presentación del Sandbox Urbano de València dirigida al ecosistema emprendedor de la ciudad

Tu solución no se valida en teoría. Se valida en la calle.Nada de simulaciones. Validación real. En este encuentro te mostramos lo que ya está pasando dentro:

• Qué se ha construido durante el primer año
• Startups que ya están testando sus soluciones en la ciudad
• Cómo puedes lanzar tu propio piloto

El Urban Sandbox de València es una iniciativa impulsada por València Innovation Capital del Ayuntamiento de València junto a Startup Valencia, que permite a startups y empresas innovadoras testar sus soluciones en entornos urbanos reales, con acceso a infraestructuras públicas y respaldo institucional.

Si estás trabajando en IA, IoT, climate tech, energía, movilidad, salud o govtech, esto es una oportunidad real para validar tu producto en el mundo real.

¿Qué vas a encontrar?

⚡ Entender cómo funciona el Sandbox

🚀 Aprender de startups que ya están dentro

🏙️ Descubrir cómo testear tu solución en València

🤝 Conectar con el ecosistema que lo está haciendo posible

¿A quién va dirigido?

• Startups con soluciones listas para testear (TRL 5–9)
• Founders construyendo soluciones aplicadas al mundo real
• Programas de incubación y aceleración
• Inversores y agentes interesados en pilotos urbanos

Agenda

10:00 | Bienvenida y apertura

• Paula Llobet, Concejala de Innovación del Ayuntamiento de València

10:15 | Urban Sandbox: aprendizajes del primer año

• Fermín Cerezo, Jefe del Servicio de Innovación del Ayuntamiento de València

10:45 | El modelo Smart City de Valencia como motor de innovación tech

• Nacho Mas, CEO, Startup Valencia
• TBC, Valencia Innovation Capital
• Alejandro Aliaga, CTO, Ontinet

11:00 | Startups dentro del Sandbox: experiencias reales

• Eduardo Munera, Founder & CEO, Deliverance Enterprises
• Clodoaldo Hernández, Founder & CEO, Umibots
• Adolfo Bartolomé Ibáñez, Founder, Fibsen
• Alejandro Jose Carbonell Martínez, Co-founder & CEO, Green Urban Data

11:30 | Networking

12:00 | Fin de la jornada

07 maja 2026 roku zapraszamy do Poznania na kolejną edycję FinTech Trends Poland - spotkania ludzi, którzy budują, rozwijają i wdrażają technologie finansowe.

FinTech Trends Poland to cykliczna inicjatywa łącząca świat FinTechu, płatności, bankowości, AI oraz nowych modeli biznesowych w finansach. Wydarzenie gromadzi przedstawicieli firm rozwijających technologie finansowe, banków, firm technologicznych, inwestorów oraz osoby odpowiedzialne za rozwój biznesu i produktów.

Tym razem spotykamy się w Poznańskim Parku Naukowo-Technologicznym - miejscu, które od lat wspiera rozwój nowoczesnych projektów technologicznych i biznesowych.

Podczas wydarzenia porozmawiamy m.in. o:

• najważniejszych trendach w FinTechu i płatnościach
• wykorzystaniu AI w biznesie i usługach finansowych
• embedded finance i nowych modelach integracji finansów z produktami cyfrowymi
• wpływie regulacji na rozwój rynku

FinTech Trends Poland to nie tylko prezentacje i dyskusje. To przede wszystkim spotkanie społeczności - ludzi, którzy realnie budują produkty finansowe, wdrażają technologie i rozwijają firmy na styku finansów i technologii.

Wydarzenie jest w pełni bezpłatne, ale wymaga uprzedniej rejestracji. Zapisy są dostępne na stronie internetowej: https://zapisz.fintechtrends.pl/poznan

Wydarzenie odbywa się we współpracy z Kancelarią RBR, która jest oficjalnym partnerem wydarzenia.

Organizatorem cyklu FinTech Trends Poland jest z3x Tech Care Group - grupa consultingowo-technologiczna specjalizująca się w obszarach FinTech, AI, e-commerce oraz transformacji cyfrowej biznesu.

Zaś patronat medialny nad wydarzeniem objęły redakcje:

• MamStartup
• My Company Polska
• eGospodarka.pl
• e-biznes.pl

Informacje organizacyjne
📅 07 maja 2025
🕔 godzina 17:00
📍 Poznański Park Naukowo-Technologiczny, ul. Rubież 46, 61-612 Poznań

**OpenClaw Setup Session **

Curious about OpenClaw but haven’t had the chance to try it yet?

AI tools evolve quickly, and it’s easy to feel like you’re always catching up. This event is designed to slow things down and make the technology practical.

Join us in London for a hands-on OpenClaw setup session. The goal of the evening is simple: help you build and launch your own OpenClaw agent step by step.

What this session covers

This workshop will walk participants through the full process of creating an OpenClaw agent. Rather than simply demonstrating a finished setup, we will guide you through building it yourself so you leave with a working system and a clear understanding of how it operates.

By the end of the session you will:

• Deploy your own OpenClaw agent
• Connect it to Telegram
• Configure its personality and capabilities
• Understand the core components behind OpenClaw agents
• Learn how to continue improving and customizing your setup.

This is intended to be accessible and practical, not overly technical.

Who should attend

This session is ideal for:

• Freelancers, founders, and small business owners
• Product managers, marketers, and operations professionals
• People exploring AI agents and automation
• Anyone curious about OpenClaw who wants to try it in a structured environment

No development background is required. If you are comfortable installing software and following setup instructions, you will be able to participate.

Speakers

We’re keeping their identity a secret for now… but trust me, you won’t want to miss out on this one 😉

Agenda

18:30 — Arrival and check-in

Informal networking and introductions.

19:00 — Welcome and overview

Introduction to OpenClaw, the goals of the session, and how AI agents are being used today.

19:20 — OpenClaw setup workshop

Step-by-step walkthrough of deploying and configuring your own agent..

Open discussion with speakers and attendees.

More to be added…

Pre-requisites (important)

To ensure the session runs smoothly, please prepare the following before arriving:

• Bring a laptop

• Have a Telegram account set up

• Have access to a model provider:

• An Anthropic or OpenAI paid account, or

• An OpenRouter account

Event sponsor

This event is sponsored by ClickClaw.ai, who provide one click setup, and orchestration layers for running OpenClaw agents. The workshop will focus on teaching participants how to set up and understand their own agents, primarily on local devices (bring your laptop)

Attendees will receive a ClickClaw trial using the code “london04”

Join us for an evening of practical learning, discussion, and networking with others exploring the future of AI agents.

We meet at 10:00 at Carmen Thyssen Museum Cafe!

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🚀 Hey, everyone!

This is a bi-weekly morning coffee event that is uniting the like-minded entrepreneur minds of Málaga ☕️

As per tradition, no formal agenda or moderation — just raw, unfiltered conversations in English and now a bit in Spanish 🗣️

Our focus remains on cultivating relationships, providing a platform for you to interact with peers, share your journey, and gain insights from others in the startup ecosystem 👥.

It's the perfect environment to bounce ideas, form new alliances, and spark potential collaborations, all over a delightful cup of coffee and some amazing breakfast at the café. ☕️

Let's assemble, build connections, and immerse ourselves in thought-stimulating discussions in a casual setting.

🚀 Hey, everyone!

The largest English-speaking tech & business community from Andalucía is now coming to Barcelona!

What started as a bi-weekly morning coffee uniting like-minded entrepreneurial minds in Málaga ☕️ is expanding — and we’re bringing that same raw energy, openness, and connection to Barcelona.

As always, there’s no formal agenda or moderation — just real, unfiltered conversations in English (and a bit of Spanish) 🗣️

Our focus remains the same: cultivating meaningful relationships, creating space to exchange ideas, share journeys, and learn from others building in the startup ecosystem 👥

It’s the perfect environment to test ideas, form new alliances, and spark unexpected collaborations — all over great coffee and breakfast.

Let’s gather, connect, and dive into thoughtful conversations in a relaxed setting.

Barcelona, we’re coming!

If you're living in Mellieħa (Malta) and want to meet other digital nomads and location-independent founders/entrepreneurs, this meetup is for you:

Friday Coffee Meetup @ Mellieħa
📍 TuttoBuono (Triq Gorg Borg Olivier, Il-Mellieħa)
⏰ 8 May 2026, 11:00 AM
☕ For WFH and remote workers who want a real coffee chat
🤗 Everyone is welcome!

Whether you're new in Malta, working remotely, or just looking to meet new friends, this is a relaxed, no-agenda hangout.

Here’s what to expect 👇
1.⁠ ⁠Meet people living or working in north of Malta
2.⁠ ⁠⁠Share stories, experiences, or travel tips.
3.⁠ ⁠⁠Make new friends in a warm, easygoing environment.

Open to everyone: expats, locals, digital nomads, freelancers, and anyone who wants to connect.

If you’re looking to expand your circle and enjoy good coffee, join us! 🎉

build fridays hamburg
every week, fridays, 4-11pm. bring your laptop.

open door - come at what time you can. recommend not to miss 7pm intros

what it is:
a bi-weekly gathering for people building startups. come work on your thing alongside others doing the same. network while you actually ship.

who comes:
anyone thinking about starting something → actively building → startup veterans. from first-time founders to serial entrepreneurs.

what happens:
•⁠ ⁠build your product/project
•⁠ ⁠demo what you shipped the last weeks
•⁠ ⁠talk through your blockers
•⁠ ⁠get help when you’re stuck
•⁠ ⁠meet other builders

why this matters:
hamburg’s startup scene needs less powerpoint and more product. forget business plans and financial projections.

inspired by silicon valley: build fast, break things, get users, iterate.

free. just show up with your laptop ready to ship something.

The PHP Development in Fintech Industry Meetup is an international professional event focused on modern backend development practices and innovations within the financial technology sector.
The conference brings together software engineers, architects, and industry professionals working with PHP and related technologies to build scalable, secure, and high-performance fintech systems.
The event aims to explore the latest trends in web development, system design, and financial software engineering, with a strong emphasis on real-world applications in banking, payments, and digital finance platforms.
Participants will have the opportunity to:

• attend technical talks and workshops led by experienced engineers
• discuss modern PHP frameworks, architecture patterns, and fintech use cases
• explore challenges in building secure and scalable financial systems
• network with professionals from leading tech companies and startups
• exchange knowledge on improving backend performance and system reliability

The meetup is designed for both experienced developers and professionals looking to deepen their understanding of PHP in high-demand fintech environments.
Overall, the event serves as a platform for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation in one of the fastest-growing areas of software development.

Pitch at the London Stock Exchange: Denmark Qualifiers!

Join the BCCD for the ultimate scale-up competition.

Do you want to put your tech company in front of the world’s leading VCs? We are looking for Denmark’s most promising tech innovators to join us at our London Tech Week flagship event on June 10th.

But first, you have to win your spot.

🏆 The Prize

Four winners from the Copenhagen qualifier will secure a pitch spot at the London Stock Exchange on June 10th, gaining direct exposure to UK and international Venture Capitalists, plus an exclusive package of growth support.

📅 Copenhagen Event Details

• Date: 11 May 2026
• Time: 14:00 – 17:30 (Followed by networking drinks 🥂)
• Location: Axeltorv 2, 1609 Copenhagen

🔍 Who Should Apply?

We are looking for tech companies that are:

1. Based in Denmark.
2. Ready to scale into the UK or international markets.
3. Meeting our specific eligibility criteria (viewable via the link below).

Note: All participants—not just the winners—receive a valuable package of benefits for entering.

🔗 How to Enter

To review the full criteria, see participation fee details, and secure your pitch spot, apply through our official portal:

👉Apply & View Full Details Here

Don't miss your chance to bridge the gap between Copenhagen and the heart of global finance.

Attention attendees!
To register, use Luma

Warning:
The meetup is not a platform for RSVP registration; for this, you need to follow thisLink to purchase a registration ticket.
The meetup is one of the platforms through which we offer participation in our events.

Startup Valley — London

A curated pitch night for startup founders, operators, angels and VC partners.
We design these sessions to help founders sharpen their thinking through direct, candid feedback — and to give strong investors access to serious teams.

What happens:
• 4-8 startups pitch live and receive feedback from angels and VC partners
• Feedback focuses on real decisions and next steps — not surface-level opinions
• Investors stay in the room before and after pitches
• The format leaves space for real conversations, not rushed networking
• Attendance is limited to keep the room focused
Designed for clear thinking, not noise.

Who you’ll meet:

• Startup founders
• Angel investors and VC partners
• Operators in marketing, sales, and tech
• AI engineers
• Local and international founders
• AI Experts
• Founders from Europe, Asia, and the United Kingdom

Practical details

For investors:

We invite angel investors and VC partners to participate as judges and contributors.

To become a judge, and get early access to our startups database, please fill out th the form.

Join the judge table, meet other investors, and see what teams are building early.
Founders need your experienced view.

For pitching startups:
Startups selected to pitch will present live on stage and receive feedback from investors.
After purchasing a ticket:
Please submit your pitch deck and ensure it is open for viewers.

Agenda
19:00 – 19:30
Registration
Guests register, receive badges, and event programs. This is an opportunity for casual networking, making first connections, and preparing for the event.

19:30 – 20:30
Event Kickoff & Interactive Networking
Official welcome from the organizers with a brief overview of the event goals and schedule. Interactive networking helps participants set their objectives and connect with key contacts.

20:40 – 21:20
Startup Pitch Session
Startups present their projects to investors and experts. Each team has 5 minutes to pitch, covering the project's core idea, business model, and target market.

21:20 – 22:00
Chill & Networking
Participants enjoy casual conversations with investors, discuss collaborations, and exchange ideas over refreshments.

Attention attendees!
To register, use Luma

Warning:
The meetup is not a platform for RSVP registration; for this, you need to follow thisLink to purchase a registration ticket.
The meetup is one of the platforms through which we offer participation in our events.

Startup Valley — London

A curated pitch night for startup founders, operators, angels and VC partners.
We design these sessions to help founders sharpen their thinking through direct, candid feedback — and to give strong investors access to serious teams.

What happens:
• 4-8 startups pitch live and receive feedback from angels and VC partners
• Feedback focuses on real decisions and next steps — not surface-level opinions
• Investors stay in the room before and after pitches
• The format leaves space for real conversations, not rushed networking
• Attendance is limited to keep the room focused
Designed for clear thinking, not noise.

Who you’ll meet:

• Startup founders
• Angel investors and VC partners
• Operators in marketing, sales, and tech
• AI engineers
• Local and international founders
• AI Experts
• Founders from Europe, Asia, and the United Kingdom

Practical details

For investors:

We invite angel investors and VC partners to participate as judges and contributors.

To become a judge, and get early access to our startups database, please fill out th the form.

Join the judge table, meet other investors, and see what teams are building early.
Founders need your experienced view.

For pitching startups:
Startups selected to pitch will present live on stage and receive feedback from investors.
After purchasing a ticket:
Please submit your pitch deck and ensure it is open for viewers.

Agenda
19:00 – 19:30
Registration
Guests register, receive badges, and event programs. This is an opportunity for casual networking, making first connections, and preparing for the event.

19:30 – 20:30
Event Kickoff & Interactive Networking
Official welcome from the organizers with a brief overview of the event goals and schedule. Interactive networking helps participants set their objectives and connect with key contacts.

20:40 – 21:20
Startup Pitch Session
Startups present their projects to investors and experts. Each team has 5 minutes to pitch, covering the project's core idea, business model, and target market.

21:20 – 22:00
Chill & Networking
Participants enjoy casual conversations with investors, discuss collaborations, and exchange ideas over refreshments.

Au programme: présentation des projets co-développés auprès les asso, temps pour échanger et apéro en mode auberge espagnole!

🥳 Lundi 11 mai, l’antenne bordelaise de Data For Good vous invite au Node pour revivre la grande soirée de présentation des projets de la saison 14 !

🤝 Chaque année une douzaine de projets portés par des associations expertes et qui défendent la justice sociale, l'environnement et la démocratie sont sélectionnés.

🛠️ Pendant 4 mois, les bénévoles de Data For Good se mobilisent et accompagnent ces associations dans la construction d'outils numériques qui leur sont nécessaires, le tout dans une démarche de sobriété numérique et en développant le plus possible des outils open source.

Ces quatre mois de travail touchent à leur fin et nous sommes prêts.es à vous présenter les projets co-développés auprès des associations.

C'est l'occasion de :

👉 rencontrer les bénévoles de l'association

👉 comprendre le fonctionnement et l'impact de la saison Data For Good

📋 Au programme, une présentation des projets, des temps pour échanger et un apéro en mode auberge espagnole!

📅 RDV Lundi 11 mai de 18h30 à 21h00 à Le Node Aquinum

Are you experiencing friction with stakeholders? Wishing for more clarity about your role or goals? Whether you are leading a team of PMs or working as an individual contributor, don't miss this chance to make a difference in your organization!

We are exited to welcome Arne Kittler in Bern for his insightful talk on

Clarity for Product Leaders

As PMs, we can only succeed in collaboration with others. And successful collaboration is only possible when there's enough clarity about each other's roles, our direction and how to shape our collaboration.
This is why clarity is the number one superpower that distinguishes strong product people from the rest. And to truly benefit from the current promises of AI, clarity is more important than ever.
In this talk, Arne introduces a mental model to look at different layers of clarity that we need in product.
He will show you how to identify a lack of clarity in each of these layers and give you actionable tips for increasing clarity for yourself and the people around you, whether you are an Individual Contributor or a Product Leader.
The bottom-line of this talk is that everyone of us can help to bring more clarity to our product work - and this talk will show you how.

A big thank you to our sponsors 89grad and Securiton.

Successful innovations call for courage and the willingness to tread new paths
With the knowledge gained from decades of research and development (F&E) and the experience gained from the operation of products and systems installed around the world, Securiton ensures the security of tomorrow. We develop our core products in Switzerland with our nearshoring and farshoring hubs in Portugal and India and in close cooperation with the other F&E competence centres of the Swiss Securitas Group in Germany and Austria. We also rely on close cooperation with national and international innovation partners. When it comes to product provision, we work according to agile methods and with state-of-the-art technologies, architectures and tools. In doing so, we consistently focus on market requirements and customer needs.

Demo Day del programa de incubación de INCIBE Emprende by Sherpa Tribe

🚀 ¡Acompáñanos en el Demo Day del programa de incubación Startup Inspire!

El próximo 12 de mayo, The Bridge acogerá el Demo Day de Startup Inspire: una jornada que marca el cierre de un programa intensivo de incubación en el que han participado 20 proyectos emprendedores con soluciones innovadoras y un fuerte componente tecnológico y de ciberseguridad.

El programa Startup Inspire, organizado por Sherpa Tribe, se ha desarrollado en el marco de INCIBE Emprende by Sherpa Tribe, una iniciativa impulsada por INCIBE Emprende cuyo objetivo es fomentar el emprendimiento en ciberseguridad y fortalecer el ecosistema innovador tech, apoyando a startups y personas emprendedoras en las primeras fases de desarrollo de sus proyectos.

A lo largo de 2 meses de incubación, los equipos han participado de forma online en un completo itinerario de acompañamiento que ha incluido formación especializada, mentorías individualizadas con expertos, asesoramiento legal, fiscal, laboral y de marketing, así como encuentros con agentes clave del ecosistema emprendedor.

El programa, de carácter gratuito, ha combinado sesiones presenciales con actividades online, facilitando así la participación y el aprendizaje continuo.

El Demo Day representa el punto culminante de este proceso. Durante la jornada, los proyectos finalistas presentarán sus propuestas ante representantes del ecosistema emprendedor, empresas innovadoras y otros actores relevantes, en un entorno diseñado para generar conexiones, visibilidad y nuevas oportunidades de colaboración.

📅 Fecha: 12 de mayo
⏰ Hora: de 16:00 a 19:00 h.
📍 Lugar: Pl. Pablo Ruiz Picasso, 1, Tetuán, 28020 Madrid

¿Contamos contigo? ¡No te lo pierdas! ✨

(This is a technical event. We will discuss technical topics)

Join an exhilarating evening with fellow technical people. Together with a refreshing cold beer, you can meet with the tech crowd in Malaga. No agenda, just exchanging technical projects, sharing ideas and talking about the newest trends.

Who is this event for?
•⁠ ⁠The bootcamper who is just starting out
•⁠ ⁠The neckbeard who run Arch btw
•⁠ ⁠The Soy dev who prefers a latte over a beer
•⁠ ⁠The architect who simplifies the most complex logic
•⁠ ⁠The data scientist who analyses petabytes of data
•⁠ ⁠The DevOps specialist who keeps applications alive in the cloud
•⁠ ⁠Any tech enthusiast

Who is this event not for?
•⁠ ⁠Recruiters (sorry you are not welcome here)

This is an open event (19:00 - 21:00) come when you can and leave when you want.

Be sure to be respectful of our gathering place: Grand Café Gezellig
purchase a drink, keep the place clean, etc.

Looking forward to seeing you!!

Join us for a conversation with Kasper Garnell, Global Brand Vice President at Joe & The Juice, as he shares how the brand built a loyal following and scaled it globally. Kasper will explore what it takes to create a brand people genuinely care about.

Joe & The Juice has grown from a niche concept into a globally recognized brand with a distinct identity. Kasper Garnell will break down how the brand’s DNA has been maintained and scaled through partnerships, visual identity, and consistent experiences, while continuing to evolve for new audiences.

Event Overview
Building a cult brand is one thing. Scaling it globally is another. Kasper Garnell shares how Joe & The Juice has maintained its identity while expanding worldwide, and what’s next as the brand continues to grow.

01 - Building a Brand People Care About
Learn how Joe & The Juice created a brand that resonates deeply with its audience and fosters long-term loyalty.

02 - Scaling the Brand DNA
Discover how partnerships, visual identity, and consistency help maintain a strong brand as it expands across markets.

03 - What Comes Next
Explore how the brand is evolving for the future while staying true to what made it successful in the first place.

An event for researchers and students with entrepreneurial ambition to get inspired, find direction and connect.

Panel conversation with 4 founders. 4 domains. 4 real stories of starting from zero.

Are you a student or researcher with an idea you want to explore, no matter the domain, from medtech and AI to circular economy, social sciences, robotics or beyond?

Get inspired by founders who once stood exactly where you are now. Hear how they took their first steps, what challenges they faced and how they turned an idea into something real.

What you will get during this panel session:

- Honest, unfiltered founder stories, from first idea to first traction
- Concrete insights into how to start, even without a clear plan
- A clear overview of free support programs in Brussels that can help you move forward
- The opportunity to connect with key players in the local startup ecosystem

Meet the founders:

- Aushim Koumar (Konligo, VUB Alumni) - building rapidly deployable structures for events and humanitarian use
- Chloé Goemans (Aetech, ULB Alumni) - developing innovative tech to improve care for patients in cardiogenic shock
- Aimilios Orfanos (Revolta) - building the future of sustainable battery solutions
- Mario Major (10 to the 13th Power) - working on AI-driven innovation and deep tech ventures

Discover the support behind the startups:
Startlab.Brussels Academics, hub.brussels (MedTech Accelerator, BEARTH, Greenlab) and FARI AI Accelerator

This session is designed as a first step: to inspire you, give you direction, and show you that starting is more accessible than you think.

Open Coffee Riga is a friendly informal networking event for entrepreneurs, professionals, locals, guests, people in the startup community, and students in Riga.

Open Coffee Riga is an “un-meeting” without a speaker or agenda. We are focused on attendees gaining value from other attendees. The rules, tools, structure and moderation aim to facilitate this goal.

You may find a mentor, investor, client, co founder, employer, vendor, inspiration or a friend.

What is the BIG idea behind Open Coffee? We want to help people create valuable & meaningful connections. Everyone is welcome to our meetings, and we especially love first-timers. We want to make sure that if somebody coming from an unsupportive background/country has the courage to join, they will notice that we are glad they came because we welcome them. If you feel shy, you can also just listen but we encourage you to talk.
We start at 19:00 sharp. Everybody gets up to 2 minutes to present:

1. Who they are and what they are doing
2. What they want
3. How they can help others

At 20:00 sharp we stop hosting and you can talk to people who are most interesting to you.

We are focused on business and social entrepreneurs, community builders, game-changers, earth-shakers and anyone else who is doing something interesting or wants to get involved in other people's projects. You can talk about any project/topic.

This event is based on the Open Coffee Krakow format, run by Richard Lucas and others in Krakow, Poland since 2012. The Open Coffee Riga is a revival of the Open Coffee Riga from 2011 (!) where it evolved into TechHub Riga & that evolved into StartupHouse Riga.

If you are interested in knowing more about the Open Coffee format, take a look at our video for potential leaders here. Open Coffee format events are organised world-wide in Krakow, Lisbon, Porto, Tokyo, Sydney & many more places.

Bridging promising pilots with real-world scale.

This interactive showcase highlights high-potential ventures addressing critical service delivery gaps. Through live pitches and ecosystem dialogue, stakeholders will explore pathways to accelerate adoption, scale partnerships, and strengthen links between innovation pipelines and implementation.

Pitch it. Mean it. A meetup for people who design, sell and promote digital products.

We’ve all been there: You have an idea that really clicks—but how do you convey it in 60 seconds so that the person you’re talking to immediately understands what it’s all about? That’s exactly what this evening is all about.

We’ll start with a concise introduction to the basics of pitching—what makes a good pitch, which structures work, and what really matters. Then there will be a keynote talk to get the evening off to a lively start.

In the workshop, we’ll prepare pitches together. Then it’s time to get serious: Everyone will have the chance to try out their own pitch under real-world conditions.

Bring your idea. Or just your curiosity. Either one is enough.

Meet the Copenhagen Fintech team at our Startup Open House. For founders and curious builders looking to tap into the fintech ecosystem.

Copenhagen Fintech Startup Open House

We're opening our doors to the public on Tuesday, 19 May from 16:00 CET. If you are curious about fintech, thinking about building something, or already running a startup that wants to engage with the Danish fintech ecosystem, come meet us.

A lot of builders and teams only ever encounter Copenhagen Fintech second hand. This event is the direct version: meet the team, understand what we actually do, and figure out whether there's a fit... whether you're pre-revenue or already scaling.

You should come if you are:

• Curious about fintech and considering starting a company
• An early stage founder - pre-revenue included - who wants to understand what support looks like before you're ready for formal membership
• A founder looking to partner with banks or financial institutions
• A team that's been on the edge of our ecosystem and hasn't yet found the right moment to step in

Program

16:00 Welcome and arrival

16:30 –17:30 Short sessions covering:

• What Copenhagen Fintech membership means, and how to join
• How we support founders through our activities and when in your journey is it worth applying or tapping into
• Why founders choose Copenhagen Fintech Lab as a base
• How Nordic Fintech Center (our R&D arm) works with university partners (KU, CBS, DTU and AU) and where entrepreneurs fit in
• Nordic Fintech Week and how startups play a role here

17:30 –18:30 Networking over wine and savoury snacks

A few logistics

Capacity is capped at 50, so we review every registration. Expect a confirmation email within a few working days of signing up. If you haven't heard from us within a week, reach out to Nicolette (nth@copenhagenfintech.dk) or Tanya (tkv@copenhagenfintech.dk)

This time, we’re doing something a bit different.
We’re stepping into a real working lab to explore how products are built in one of the most complex industries out there and then bringing it back to what we do best: connecting product people.

🎤 Meet the speaker
We’ll be joined by Ahmed Khan, Founder & CEO of LipoActive.
With over 20 years across AI, telecom, and now biotech, Ahmed has built and led ventures across multiple industries and is now focused on applying product thinking to scientific innovation.

👀 What to expect
We’re keeping this session focused and accessible:

1. Founder story
   Ahmed will introduce LipoActive and share:

• The problem they’re solving (why many supplements don’t work as expected)
• How they’re building a solution
• What makes building in biotech different from digital products
• How AI and data are helping speed things up

No heavy science, just the product story.

2. Lab Visit (limited to 10 people)
   After the talk, 10 attendees will have the chance to join Ahmed for a short lab walkthrough while others stay for a session of networking.
   This is a behind-the-scenes look at where the work actually happens and how research connects to real products.

3. Open Networking (main session)
   For everyone else and once the lab visit wraps, we’ll move into a networking session similar to our previous networking event:

• Meet other product people in Birmingham
• Share what you’re working on
• Exchange ideas and experiences

Why this event is different?
Most of us build digital products.
This is a chance to see product thinking in a completely different environment:

• Slower cycles
• Higher uncertainty
• Real-world physical outcomes

And then bring those conversations back into the room.

⚠️ Notes

• Lab visit capacity is limited to 10 people due to lab restrictions and clean environment
• Details on how the 10 will be selected will be shared at the event
• Full venue details will be sent before the session

🍕 Food & Drinks
Thanks to UoB Molecular Sciences Team, we’ll have pizza and drinks available, and we'll be ready to connect!

🤝 Thanks to our Sponsors
AND Digital – A digital delivery partner helping ambitious companies build world-class digital capabilities and close the digital skills gap.
x+why Foundry – A flexible workspace provider combining purpose-driven design with entrepreneurial energy to create impactful workspaces across the UK.
Coinley – An entirely new payment infrastructure, built with blockchain technology, to simplify global crypto transactions, empowering modern businesses with crypto payments.
IntelStream UK – A Birmingham-based content and storytelling company, providing professional photography, videography and PR content for events.

Tech Startups & Innovators Event: Connect with like-minded professionals, investors, and tech leaders for collaboration and opportunities.

Where London’s tech minds meet — in one of the city’s most beautiful venues.

Welcome to Tech Startups, Investors, Innovators & Professionals Networking Event: Empowering Connections in the Digital Age, the ultimate networking event designed exclusively for Technology Tech Startups, Entrepreneurs & Professionals.

Event Overview:

Tech Startups, Investors, Innovators & Professionals Networking Event is a premier networking event that provides a unique platform for IT and Technology professionals to come together, collaborate, and engage in meaningful discussions. Whether you are an experienced industry expert or an aspiring tech enthusiast, this event offers an opportunity to connect with peers, gain insights into the latest trends, and explore potential career advancements.

Who should attend?

IT and Technology Professionals Networking Event welcomes all IT and Technology professionals who are passionate about advancing their careers, expanding their networks, and staying at the forefront of the ever-evolving digital landscape. This event is ideal for:

• Startup Founders: Looking to pitch ideas, find partners, or secure funding.
• Investors & VCs: Seeking new, disruptive technologies and promising startups to invest in.
• Innovators & Tech Enthusiasts: Exploring emerging trends and sharing breakthrough ideas.
• Software Developers & Engineers: Building innovative solutions or seeking collaboration in new projects.
• Cybersecurity Specialists: Interested in protecting tech innovations and networking with startups.
• Data Scientists & Analysts: Exploring data-driven technologies and connecting with tech leaders.
• IT Managers & Team Leads: Looking to scale their teams, streamline operations, or discover new tools.
• Cloud Computing Experts: Engaging with startups utilizing cloud infrastructure for growth.
• AI & Machine Learning Professionals: Exploring the latest AI trends and networking with innovators.
• Industry Professionals: From tech, finance, or legal sectors offering expertise in scaling businesses.
• Business Developers: Focused on partnerships, collaborations, or market expansion.
• Mentors & Advisors: Offering guidance on business strategy, scaling, or product development.

Why attend:

1-Minute Pitches: Every attendee will have the chance to do a short, optional 1-minute pitch to introduce themselves — what you do, what you’re building, and who you’d like to meet. It’s a simple and effective way to break the ice and spark meaningful conversations right from the start.

Networking: Experience an evening of dynamic networking in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Meet IT professionals from diverse backgrounds, including software development, cybersecurity, data science, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and more.

Career Advancement Opportunities: Explore potential career opportunities by interacting with representatives from leading tech companies and startups. Discover the latest job openings and internships in the IT and Technology sectors.

Knowledge Sharing: Share your experiences and knowledge with fellow professionals during informal knowledge-sharing sessions. Learn from each other's successes and challenges to grow both professionally and personally.

Career: For job seekers, the event offers an exclusive opportunity to meet top tech companies actively recruiting talent, opening doors to exciting career prospects.

The event will be held in a sophisticated and vibrant venue, adorned with modern decor and equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to ensure your comfort and convenience throughout the day.

Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to connect, learn, and grow within the vibrant community of Tech Startups, Entrepreneurs & Professionals . Register now for Tech Startups, Investors, Innovators & Professionals Networking Event: Empowering Connections in the Digital Age, and take the first step towards fostering meaningful connections that will propel your career to new heights.

What to join this event and all our future events for FREE? Join The Business Minds Membership to unlock free entry to all our 290+ yearly networking events, plus exclusive networking opportunities. Learn more: https://thebusinessminds.co.uk/membership.

How our event works:

You are invited to join the dedicated Whatsapp group for the event and start networking before the actual event.

This event will be hosted till 9pm; the key to making the most of speed friending is to follow up with your contacts over time to develop friendships.

Dress code is either business or office attire or smart casual, no T-shirts, no trainers.

If you have any questions email contact@thebusinessminds.co.uk

Ticket for 1 person allows 1 person to enter the venue from 7pm

Business Minds is looking to connect with suitable venues for our networking events. So if you are a venue in central London and would be interested in a collaboration with us then please email us contact@thebusinessminds.co.uk

No slides, just solutions. Join investors & experts for a high-intensity working session to solve your startup’s biggest scaling hurdles.

No stage. No fluff. Just the real work of building a startup.

The HOIV Founder Huddle is a curated, high-intensity working session for startup teams who need strategic answers, not another networking mixer. As part of ViennaUP 26, we’re replacing the traditional demo day with a structured, expert-led consultation format.

This isn't about passive listening. It’s a mix of workshop and "meet-the-expert" sessions in which selected founders sit down with investors, industry experts, and leaders to address real business bottlenecks.

What to expect:

✨ Direct Feedback: Get honest perspectives from investors and scaling experts.

✨ Strategic Clarity: Tackle market positioning, fundraising, and team dynamics.

✨ Peer Exchange: Work alongside other founders facing the same growth hurdles.

✨ Actionable Input: Leave with concrete steps for your next scaling phase.

✨ Focused Dialogue: A moderated environment designed for real-world solutions.

Bring your current challenges. Leave with momentum.

🕒 The Full HOIV Experience

The Huddle is just the beginning. At 12:30, our hub transforms for HOIV FUSION: The Beat of Innovation.

Stay for the Innovation Showcase, featuring interactive tech & art, VR challenges, and high-impact panels like "Build It or Kill It." We wrap up the day with a Fusion Finale—think live DJs, art exhibitions, and networking in a relaxed, creative atmosphere.

Need to take a call between sessions? Our ViennaUP Workspace is open all day. As a registered participant, you have access to free co-working, meeting spaces, and food trucks to stay productive.

👉 All official applications and registrations for HOIV Founder Huddle are handled via the ViennaUP platform. Please use our ViennaUP event page to apply and secure your spot.

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