Events for you

Sat, 15 August 2026

09:30America / Los Angeles

Rideout Fountain, San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Founders Running Club :: San Francisco

Founders Running Club hosts weekly easy 5-10km runs combined with networking and talks for founders, investors, operators, and creators. The event creates a relaxed environment to connect and share experiences in the San Francisco Bay Area. Participants can engage in light exercise while building meaningful professional relationships.

Mon, 17 August 2026

Germany

Business Angels Netzwerk Deutschland e.V. (BAND)

This event connects business angels and startups in the Frankfurt Rhein-Main region for matchmaking purposes. It is designed for investors and founders seeking funding and collaboration opportunities. Attendees can expect to engage with potential investment partners and explore new business ventures.

Mon, 17 August 2026

Belgium

VLAIO (Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship)

Starterslabo Provincie West-Vlaanderen presents its various programs and workshops aimed at supporting new entrepreneurs. This webinar is for individuals interested in starting their own business. Attendees will learn about opportunities and resources to help turn their startup ideas into reality.

Mon, 17 August 2026

United Kingdom

Cambridge Network

London Career Sprint: August 2026 is an event focused on career development likely aimed at job seekers and professionals looking to advance or change their careers. It is designed to provide opportunities for networking, learning, or direct engagement with potential employers or industry contacts. Attendees can expect a fast-paced environment to explore career options in London.

Mon, 17 August 2026

17:30

Avenu: Meyran, Pittsburgh, United States

Luma Pittsburgh

This event gathers Black professionals, founders, and creatives in Pittsburgh’s tech and entrepreneurship community to connect and network. Attendees can share ideas, celebrate successes, and build relationships in a welcoming environment. It is an opportunity to meet like-minded individuals and expand community ties in tech and startups.

Tue, 18 August 2026

09:30Asia / Tokyo

Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Chiyoda City, Japan

Luma Tokyo

Japan–Taiwan Innovation Summit 2026 は、Startup Island TAIWAN が主催する、日本と台湾のイノベーション連携を推進する年次フラッグシップ・サミットです。 本年のテーマは、 「From Startups to Strategy：台湾・日本ディープテック連携による経済成長と経済安全保障」 AI、半導体、バイオテクノロジー、信頼できるデジタルインフラ、戦略産業を中心に、台湾・日本・米国の政府関係者、企業、投資家、研究機関、スタートアップが集まり、民主主義陣営におけるイノベーション連携と強靭なテクノロジー・エコシステムの構築について議論します。 基調講演、パネルディスカッション、スタートアップ展示、ネットワーキングを通じて、技術開発、産業応用、クロスボーダー投資、グローバル市場展開における新たな協力の可能性を探ります。 本サミットは、単なるスタートアップイベントではなく、政府・企業・投資家・起業家をつなぎ、戦略的対話を実践的な連携へと発展させるためのプラットフォームです。 ⏰ アジェンダ 09:30 – 10:00｜受付 午前プログラム 10:00 – 10:10｜オープニング 10:10 – 10:20｜開会挨拶 △台湾 国家発展委員会－葉俊顯(YEH,CHUN-HSIEN)主任委員 10:20 – 10:35｜基調講演①「スタートアップから戦略的成長へ ― 台湾・日本が共に築くテクノロジー連携と経済成長戦略」 △台湾 国家発展委員会産業発展処－蕭振榮(HSIAO, CHEN-JUNG)処長 10:35 – 10:45｜VIPスピーチ △JETRO－高島大浩（Takashima Tomohiro）理事 10:45 – 11:00｜VIPスピーチ △東京都－小池百合子（Koike Yuriko）知事 11:00 – 11:10｜基調講演②　※確認中 △中小企業基盤整備機構－Senior Researcher 坂本英輔 (Sakamoto Eisuke) 11:10 – 11:20｜基調講演③「日米台ディープテック協業：京セラCVCが推進するオープンイノベーションと企業変革」 △京セラ株式会社　※確認中 11:20 – 11:30｜基調講演④「日台米で築くイノベーション・エコシステム ― 多国間の繁栄と技術発展に向けて」 △ ※確認中 11:30 – 11:40｜基調講演⑤　※確認中 △※確認中 11:40 – 11:55｜スタートアップショーケース △Phasetrum Inc. △HCmed Innovations Co., Ltd. 12:00 – 14:00｜ネットワーキング・スタートアップ展示 13:30 – 14:00｜受付 午後プログラム｜戦略産業とクロスボーダー・イノベーション 14:00 – 14:30｜パネルディスカッション①「Biotech × AI × 日台投資連携 ―投資家が見るバイオAIの産業価値」 △DCI Partners 取締役－兒玉俊太郎（Shuntaro Kodama）※確認中 △SIGKNOW. △CancerFree Biotech △C4U 14:30 – 14:40｜基調講演①「The Next Wave of AI Infrastructure ―投資家が見るAIサプライチェーンにおける日台連携の可能性」 △※確認中 14:40 – 15:10｜パネルディスカッション②「信頼されるAIインフラの構築 ―AIサプライチェーンにおける日台連携の可能性」 △※確認中 15:10 – 15:50｜パネルディスカッション③「AIが支えるレジリエント・サプライチェーン：日台連携によるスマート物流・サイバーセキュリティ・データ統合」 △Market Intelligence & Consulting Institute(MIC)－洪春暉(Chris Hung)所長 15:50 – 16:10｜エンディング

Tue, 18 August 2026

Luxembourg

House of Entrepreneurship

This online workshop explains how to establish a company in Luxembourg. It is intended for founders and entrepreneurs seeking guidance on legal, administrative, and procedural steps to start a business in Luxembourg. Participants can expect practical information relevant to company setup in the Luxembourg market.

Tue, 18 August 2026

Denmark

Innovation Fund Denmark (Innovationsfonden)

This event explains how to apply for InnoFounder funding, guiding founders through the application process. It is aimed primarily at startup founders who want to secure public funding for their innovative projects. Attendees will learn the necessary steps to prepare and submit a successful application.

Tue, 18 August 2026

Luxembourg

House of Entrepreneurship

This online workshop explains how to start a business in Luxembourg. It is designed for founders and aspiring entrepreneurs seeking practical guidance on business setup in the country. Attendees will learn key steps and requirements to establish a business in Luxembourg.

Tue, 18 August 2026

11:00Europe / Helsinki

Microkatu 1, Kuopio, Finland

FiBAN (Finnish Business Angels Network)

Startup Summit Kuopio 2026 is a summit held in Kuopio, Finland, focused on bringing together members of the startup and venture capital ecosystem. It targets founders, investors, and ecosystem builders who want to connect and learn about opportunities in the region. The event serves as a platform for networking, knowledge exchange, and collaboration within the startup community.

Tue, 18 August 2026

09:00

ICC Sydney, Sydney, Australia

Luma Sydney

This event brings founders and startup teams together for a full day of building, learning, and coworking with hands-on support from Stripe and partners. Attendees work on their MVPs while receiving expert advice on topics including monetization, AI tooling, and product deployment. It is designed for builders and founders looking to accelerate their product development and growth.

Tue, 18 August 2026

19:00Asia / Jerusalem

Online, Netherlands

Amsterdam Startup Founder 101

This event covers strategies for gathering customer feedback on startup ideas in the context of AI advancements. It is aimed at entrepreneurs and founders who want to better understand customer pain points to refine their business ideas. Attendees will learn practical ways to engage with potential customers despite the rise of AI tools.

Tue, 18 August 2026

18:00America / New York

New York, NY, New York City, United States

Luma New York

This event gathers B2B AI founders, operators, and investors in New York City to network and connect. It is designed for founders and investors focused on AI and enterprise technologies. Participants can explore collaborations and partnerships within the NYC B2B startup ecosystem.

Wed, 19 August 2026

10:00Asia / Tokyo

Tokyo Innovation Base, Chiyoda City, Japan

Luma Tokyo

The 2026 Japan-Taiwan Innovation Summit Startup Day brings together promising Taiwanese startups, Japanese companies, VCs, and startup support organizations for business matching. It features pitch sessions covering AI, deep tech, health, enterprise software, and more. Attendees can explore partnerships, investments, and market expansion opportunities between Japan and Taiwan.

Wed, 19 August 2026

Austria

Wirtschaftsagentur Wien (Vienna Business Agency)

Gründungswissen kompakt in English provides foundational knowledge about starting a business. It targets new or prospective founders who want to understand key concepts about entrepreneurship. Attendees can expect to gain essential insights to support their startup journey.

Wed, 19 August 2026

Austria

Wirtschaftsagentur Wien (Vienna Business Agency)

Founding Knowledge Compact appears to be an event focused on sharing knowledge relevant to startup founders and ecosystem participants. It is likely intended to help early-stage entrepreneurs gain insights about founding and building startups. Attendees can expect to learn foundational information applicable across various industries and stages.

Wed, 19 August 2026

Austria

aws (Austria Wirtschaftsservice)

This event presents information about the AWS Preseed and Seed financing program line for innovative solutions planned for August 2026. It is intended for startups and founders seeking early-stage funding opportunities. Attendees can learn about funding options and application processes for seed financing through AWS.

Wed, 19 August 2026

Luxembourg

House of Entrepreneurship

This online workshop covers the fundamentals of creating a business plan. It is intended for individuals interested in learning how to structure and develop a business plan. Attendees will gain foundational knowledge essential for starting or growing a business.

Wed, 19 August 2026

10:00Europe / Tallinn

Estonia

Tehnopol (Tallinn Science Park)

This event provides an introduction to the UK market. It is designed for startup founders and ecosystem participants interested in understanding market opportunities and challenges in the UK. Attendees will gain foundational knowledge useful for entering or expanding in this market.

Wed, 19 August 2026

07:30

Online, South Africa

Lean (Startup) coffee

This is a weekly 1-hour online meeting for people working in startups to discuss topics related to lean startup methodology. Participants share ideas and experiences in an informal format inspired by Lean Coffee. It provides a space for founders and operators to connect and collaborate on startup challenges.

Wed, 19 August 2026

08:30

Kitchener, ON, Kitchener, Canada

Luma Waterloo

This workshop helps business and organizational leaders understand how AI can deliver real value by identifying practical, industry-specific use cases and assessing readiness. It is aimed at decision makers, business owners, and HR leads looking for guidance on implementing AI effectively. Participants will leave with a prioritized list of actionable AI opportunities tailored to their operations.

Wed, 19 August 2026

15:00Europe / Oslo

Oslo, Norway, Oslo, Norway

Luma Oslo

This meetup brings together SaaS founders in Oslo to share real experiences about how AI is integrated into their businesses today. Founders present their actual use cases and discuss challenges and insights in small groups. Attendees gain practical understanding and build peer connections in the Nordic SaaS ecosystem.

Wed, 19 August 2026

10:00America / New York

Science Hall, Canisius University, United States

Launch NY

This workshop focuses on lending strategies and practices. It is designed for founders and entrepreneurs looking to improve their understanding of lending processes. Attendees can expect to gain practical knowledge to support their startup financing efforts.

19–21 August 2026

15:00

Hidden Vale Adventure Park, Grandchester, Australia

Luma Brisbane

The Growth Summit Offsite Retreat is a three-day in-person event designed for B2B tech founders and investors. It offers workshops, fireside chats, and peer sessions focused on strategy, go-to-market decisions, team culture, and improving execution. Attendees leave with clear priorities and actionable plans to accelerate sustainable growth.