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Snartup 2026 X Startup World Cup Oslo

FestivalAI & Machine LearningFundraisingIn personFree
13:00Europe / Oslo
Epicenter, Oslo, Norway
Luma Oslo

This is a festival gathering entrepreneurs, investors, students, academia, and business communities in Oslo to explore innovation, creativity, technology, and art. The event features talks, workshops, startup showcases, a regional pitching final, and social activities including DJs and art. Attendees can connect across stages from ideation to scale-up and engage with diverse startup ecosystem players.

FoundersPitchingInvestorsStudents & Researchers

Dtec Pitches

Pitch EventFundraisingIn personFree
16:00Asia / Dubai
Digital Park A5 Building, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Luma Dubai

Dtec Pitches is an in-person event where eight selected startup founders present their businesses to a panel of investors, banks, and angel investors. Attendees can hear live feedback and gain insights into investor evaluation criteria. This event is for founders seeking investment and investors looking to discover promising regional startups.

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FiBAN Pitch Finland with Elo

Pitch EventFundraisingIn personFree
16:00Europe / Helsinki
Espoo, Finland, Espoo, Finland
FiBAN (Finnish Business Angels Network)

FiBAN Pitch Finland with Elo is a pitching event held in Espoo, Finland where startups present their ideas to an audience likely consisting of investors and founders. The event offers a platform for early stage companies to gain exposure and seek funding opportunities. Attendees have the chance to evaluate emerging startups and connect with key players in the Finnish startup ecosystem.

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Deep Tech Night: Quantum & Photonics

Pitch EventDeep TechIn personFree
17:00Europe / Berlin
Lanolin Fabrik, Berlin, Germany
Silicon Allee

Five startups pitch innovations in photonic integrated circuits, optical communication, quantum technology, and precision sensing. The event is for founders commercialising photonics or quantum research, researchers interested in business applications, and investors focused on optical computing bottlenecks. Attendees gain insight from an investor panel, guest talks, and networking opportunities.

FoundersPitchingInvestors

Step SF 2026: The AI & Tech Startup Festival

CompetitionAI & Machine LearningFundraisingIn person
09:00America / Los Angeles
The Midway, San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Luma San Francisco

Step SF 2026 is a two-day tech startup festival in San Francisco featuring pitch competitions, live product showcases, and networking opportunities. It brings together founders, investors, builders, and operators focused on AI and frontier technologies. Attendees can engage in talks, 1-on-1 meetings, and demo sessions to explore innovation and investment in the AI economy.

FoundersPitchingInvestorsNetworking

156th SICTIC Investor Day @ Switzerland Innovation Park Basel Area

Demo DayHealth & BioFundraisingIn person
Switzerland
SICTIC (Swiss ICT Investor Club)

This Investor Day at Switzerland Innovation Park Basel Area focuses on biotech and life sciences startups pitching to investors active in the sector. It is designed for founders seeking investment and investors looking to discover promising startups within one of Europe’s leading life sciences hubs. The event facilitates connections and investment opportunities in the broad life sciences spectrum.

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Blue Startups Cohort 18 Honolulu Demo Day

Demo DayAI & Machine LearningFundraisingIn personFree
15:00
Entrepreneurs Sandbox, Honolulu, United States
Luma Honolulu

Startups from Blue Startups Cohort 18 present their pitches across sectors including travel, gaming, AI, software, space, sustainability, and ocean tech. The event targets investors, mentors, and industry leaders interested in emerging companies from Hawaii and beyond. Attendees can hear innovative ideas and network with founders and stakeholders in Honolulu's premier tech week event.

FoundersPitchingInvestorsNetworking

Become an Angel Investor

Pitch EventFundraisingIn person
17:00Europe / Oslo
AGP Advokater, Oslo, Norway
NorBAN (Norwegian Business Angel Network)

This event provides a structured introductory course for aspiring angel investors to learn the fundamentals of early-stage investing. Attendees will gain practical knowledge on sourcing deals, assessing startups, conducting due diligence, and building a diversified portfolio. It is designed for individuals looking to start or improve their angel investing skills in the Oslo startup ecosystem.

PitchingInvestorsNetworking

Berlin AI Day by Buildersklub

Pitch EventAI & Machine LearningIn person
09:00Europe / Berlin
Festsaal Kreuzberg, Berlin, Germany
Luma Berlin

Berlin AI Day gathers leaders, operators, and builders to explore how AI and automation are transforming organizations. The event features no-hype talks from companies sharing real use cases, lessons, and outcomes. Attendees can learn practical strategies across leadership, operations, and product development for building AI-first organizations.

FoundersPitchingTalks & PanelsOperators

Houston Climatetech Summit 2026

CompetitionClimate & EnergyPolicy & EcosystemHybridFree
08:00
Greentown Labs, Houston, United States
Luma Houston

The Houston Climatetech Summit 2026 gathers entrepreneurs, investors, corporate leaders, policymakers, and philanthropists advancing climate, energy, and industrial transformation. Attendees explore over 260 climatetech startups, hear industry insights, and participate in pitch competitions and networking opportunities. This event connects changemakers driving innovation in climate technology in Houston.

FoundersPitchingInvestorsNetworking

Startup Arena September - special guest: coming soon

Pitch Event
18:00Europe / Budapest
location to be announced, Hungary
HunBAN (Hungarian Business Angel Network)

Startup Arena September is a pitching event where startups present their ideas to an audience. It is designed for founders and investors who want to discover emerging ventures and potential investment opportunities. Attendees can expect a showcase of early-stage startup pitches with a special guest to be announced.

Pitching

Kaasstad Kapitaal – Live pitchmiddag

Pitch EventFundraisingIn person
14:00Europe / Amsterdam
Theater de Vest, Alkmaar, Netherlands
BAN Nederland (Business Angels Netwerken Nederland)

Kaasstad Kapitaal is a live pitch event held in Alkmaar where startups present their ideas to an audience. The event targets founders and investors interested in early-stage funding opportunities. Attendees can gain insight into new ventures and network while enjoying food and drinks after the pitches.

FoundersPitchingInvestorsFree to Attend

CMU S4: Swartz Student Startup Showcase

MeetupIn personFree
12:00
Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship, Pittsburgh, United States
Luma Pittsburgh

This student startup showcase features over two dozen CMU student-founded companies presenting their innovations and solutions. Attendees can engage directly with founders to learn about emerging technologies and startups. The event is open to everyone and offers snacks and drinks in a casual exhibition setting.

PitchingFree to AttendStudents & Researchers

Founders Live Nairobi

CompetitionIn personFree
17:00
Artcaffé Restaurant Britam Towers, Nairobi, Kenya
Luma Nairobi

Founders Live Nairobi is a startup competition where five founders pitch their ideas in 99 seconds followed by a 4-minute audience Q&A. Attendees vote to decide the winner, making it interactive and engaging for local entrepreneurs and supporters. This event provides an opportunity to connect with the Nairobi startup community and discover emerging ventures.

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