Registration opens April 9th
Be a part of shaping the future

Innovation Night

Join us in Uppsala on September 24 for an exciting event bringing together innovators, startups, investors, entrepreneurs, academia, the municipality, innovation support system and many more.

Save the date!
24 September 2025


Where ideas and people grow together

We bring the right people together from all around Sweden,
to share ideas, explore solutions, and create new opportunities.
Be part of building the future together at Innovation Night,
the place where innovation start and grow.

Program

Welcome to a day of innovation and networking!

1 day – 2 main stages – 10+ side events – Startup Hub – Matchmaking – Finale Dinner 


Startup Hub

The Exhibition opens at Norrlands nation at 13:00 and remains open until 17:30. 
13.00-14.30

Kickstart & 
tailor your afternoon 

Register to one of the co-organizers events; a workshop, speed dating, 1:1 meeting, inspirational talk, lunch, panel discussion, or hackathon. Choose what suits your interests.

15.00-16.30

Big ideas &
bold pitches

In the next step, you can choose to take part of the seminar about Resilient Innovation Ecosystems or the “Disruptor of the Year” - Startup pitch battle on stage.

16.30-17.30

After work, mingle &
exhibition

Let's get together and enjoy the After work - your chance to continue networking, exchange ideas, visit the exhibition and unwind to the beats of the DJ.

18.00-21.00

Grand Finale &
Dinner

Join The Grand Finale: dinner, inspiration, entertainment & awards! Witness the pitch competition finale as the finalists battle to be crowned and win 100 000 SEK.
          See the full program here          

Showcasing Uppsala’s Innovations
and the People Behind Them


As Uppsala has been ranked among the top three Nordic startup hubs on the prestigious Europe's Leading Startup Hubs’ by theFinancial Times, we must use this recognition to showcase our talent internationally. That’s why all local innovation support actors are uniting on September 24th for Uppsala’s largest innovation event — Innovation Night. This day-long gathering will bring together startups, investors, and thought leaders across multiple venues, expanding Uppsala’s brand from a university city to an innovation hub.
Niclas Stjernberg, CEO at UIC - Uppsala Innovation Centre

Connect with new people, discover exciting innovations and be inspired by new insights.
24 September 2025. Uppsala, Sweden


Co-organizers