Pitch competition
Innovation Night 24 September – an exciting event bringing together innovators, startups, investors, entrepreneurs, academia, the public sector and many more. Pitch Your Startup to win 100,000 SEK at Innovation Night
Is your startup Disruptor of the Year? – Apply to Compete
At Innovation Night 2025, Sweden’s most groundbreaking startups compete in a live pitch competition for the title Disruptor of the Year – and a prize of 100,000 SEK. Showcase Your business to Investors and many more.
Pitch Your Startup to win 100,000 SEK at Innovation Night
This is your chance to pitch in front a audience of top investors, entrepreneurs, industry leaders – and gain national attention. Many will apply, a few lucky will be selected to pitch live for the audience and have a chance to reach the final.
Join the startup Competition
Startups that meet the criteria but are not selected to pitch will still get featured on a screen during Innovation Night at the Startup Hub.
From the pitching startups, two finalists will be selected by a jury consisting of experts within entrepreneurship, investments and business development.
The two finalists will pitch again at the Innovation Night grand finale dinner at Saluhallen, where the audience will select the winner – who becomes “Disruptor of the Year” and receives 100 000 SEK. The runner-up receives 25 000 SEK.
Calling All Disruptive Startups in Sweden – Enter the Pitch Battle
We’re on the hunt for startups that are:
- Swedish company – Registered AB based anywhere in Sweden
- Disruptive – A revolutionary idea that challenges the status quo in an industry
- Scalable – With strong growth potential
- Sustainability-driven – Contributing to one or more global sustainability goals
- Solid founding team – Minimum two people with high ambitions
- Investor ready – Your startup should be in pre-seed or seed phase
So, what happens next?
Many will apply, a few lucky startups will be selected. Start your application now and don’t miss out on the opportunity.
Timeline:
- August 24 – Application deadline
- August 31 – Finalists announced
- September 17 – Pitch coaching provided
- September 24 – Live pitch competition
Live Startup Pitch Event
Pitch time: 15.00–16.30, September 24
Norrlands Nation, Uppsala. The Startup Hub
Format:
- 5-minute pitch
- 3 minutes jury feedback
After the pitches, the jury selects two finalists who will pitch again during the evening dinner. The winner is selected live by the audience during the following dinner – see full program here and secure your spot.
National Startup Challenge 2025 – Are You the Next Big Thing?
At Innovation Night 2025, Sweden’s most groundbreaking startups compete in a live pitch competition for the title Disruptor of the Year – and a prize of 100,000 SEK. The runner-up receives 25 000 SEK.