Program
Tailor your experience during Innovation Night 22/9 2026! Start the day by choosing from more than dozens of exciting side events, then come together for an After Work followed by the grand finale dinner. Don’t miss it!
Welcome to a full day of innovation and networking! Start by choosing a side event that suits your interests – spread across Uppsala. Read more about each side event elow and start planning your perfect day!
Open all day
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.
The Startup Hub is your go-to space throughout the event. Groundbreaking startups and fast-growing scaleups showcase their ideas, products, and technologies together with sponsors.
Network with visionary founders, researchers, investors and other valuable contacts, and explore the latest in entrepreneurship and innovation. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, investment opportunities, or new collaborations.
In the meeting area, you are able to have your 1-1 meetings, pre-booked in the Invajo-app.
Exclusive: invite only
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Get ready for the ultimate pitch battle on stage! A panel of experts will give feedback on the pitches, and the winner will receive a prize of 100 000 SEK to fuel their next phase of growth, becoming recognised as ”Disruptor of the Year”.
The pitches are quick, impactful and showcase groundbreaking ideas and disruptive technologies. It’s a thrilling opportunity for startups to shine and be discovered!
The excitement continues as the finalists are revealed later in the evening – with the winner announced during The Grand Finale Dinner.
Get togheter
Join us for an exciting After Work – your chance to continue networking, exchange ideas, and unwind in a vibrant atmosphere. Reflect on a day filled with inspiration while enjoying engaging conversations and mingling to the beats of the DJ. Also, The “Disruptor of the Year” finalists are presented.
The exhibition remains open, offering even more opportunities to connect with groundbreaking startups and scaleups.
Whether you’re looking to spark new collaborations, explore potential investments, or simply enjoy the company of like-minded individuals, this is the place to be before the grand finale dinner.
Wrap up
Welcome to an unforgettable evening of celebration and inspiration!
Join us for the grand finale of Innovation Night, where innovation, networking and inspirational talks come together over dinner.
Enjoy delicious food, inspiring stories from two amazing scaleups—AirForestry and CemVision—who will share their journeys of growth and impact. Witness the pitch competition finale as the two finalists battle to be crowned ”Disruptor of the Year” and win 100 000 SEK.
With live DJ entertainment, great conversations, and exciting networking opportunities, this will be the perfect way to end a day filled with innovation and possibilities.
The Cornament
The Startup Hub
Norrlands Nation
Norrlands Nation, Västra Ågatan 14, Uppsala, Sweden
Innovators exhibiting the future & NyTeknik, 33-listan Live
Arena Magasin X
Arena Magasin X, Sidenvävargatan, Uppsala, Sweden
The formula for building great startup teams
Stockholms Handelskammare
Klostergatan 13, Uppsala, Sweden
Uppsala lunch
Uppsala City Hall - Innovationslabbet
Stadshusgatan 2, Uppsala, Sweden
Pitch your innovative ideas to Uppsala municipality - co-create solutions of the future
The Grand Finale
Saluhallen, Vattugränd, Uppsala, Sweden
Dinner, inspiration & Disruptor of the Year-award
Contact us
Explore multiple stages and exclusive side events, all designed so you can tailor your experience. Connect with new people, discover exciting innovations and be inspired by newinsights.
Questions regarding booking
Contact our project manager: anna(a)wikestedtevent.se
Interested in becoming a sponsor?
Get in touch with UIC: elin.smeds(a)uic.se