Where ideas
& people
grow together.

24 September in Uppsala, Sweden

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

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Program

Welcome to a day of innovation and networking!
1 day – 2 main stages – 10+ side events – Startup Hub – Pitch competition – Finale Dinner

13.00 - 17.30 • Open all day

Startup Hub

This is where creativity meets collaboration.
The Startup Hub is open all day and offers a vibrant atmosphere filled with opportunities to connect, explore and grow. Here, startups showcase their innovations in the exhibition area, while visitors can engage in spontaneous conversations or take part in matchmaking possibilities.
It's also the place to meet the innovation support system and discover new ideas, partnerships and perspectives. Network, get inspired and explore the energy of the ecosystem – there's something for everyone.

13.00 - 14.30 • Choose your side event

1. Kickstart &
tailor your afternoon

Register to one of the co-organizers events; a workshop, speed dating, 1:1 meetings, inspiration talk, lunch, panel discussion or hackathon. Choose what suits your interests and dive into events that inspire innovation and learning.

15.00 - 16.30 • Choose your side event

2. Big ideas &
bold pitches

Explore exciting afternoon events in Uppsala! 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

3. 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. The "Disruptor of the Year" finalists are presented...

18.00 - 21.00 • Uppsala Innovation Night

4. Grand finale & dinner

Welcome to an unforgettable evening of celebration and inspiration. Join The Grand Finale: dinner, inspirational presentations & awards! Witness the pitch competition finale as the finalists battle to be crowned and win 100 000 SEK.

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, UIC – Uppsala Innovation Centre

Contact

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

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