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SMAU
SMAU Servizi Srl is the Milan company behind SMAU, Italy's long-running innovation fair, which pairs an exhibition of startups, research spin-offs and regional innovation ecosystems with an open-innovation matchmaking programme for large corporates. Alongside the Milan edition it runs SMAU events in London, Paris, Stockholm and New York, and its corporate partners span energy, transport, healthcare, finance and manufacturing.
SMIL 2026
A one-day startup festival in Aarhus bringing together 700+ founders, investors, and operators in small, curated, participatory sessions. Hosted by Startup Aarhus, designed for real connections and practical progress beyond traditional panel formats.
SMIL 2027
SMIL'27 is confirmed for 27 May 2027, with tickets now live. The one-day Aarhus startup festival brings together 850+ founders, investors, and operators in small, curated, participatory sessions rather than traditional panels.
South Summit 2026
Major Madrid conference at La Nave with 20,000+ attendees, 2,000+ investors, and 6,000+ startups across fintech, energy, mobility, and health tech. Founder passes typically EUR 300-700 with free access for selected startups. Its selective startup competition awards EUR 100,000 prizes, a key bridge between European and Latin American markets.
Spain Startup
Spain Startup is a national platform and event organizer dedicated to connecting the Spanish startup ecosystem with investors, corporates, and international networks. The organization runs South Summit, one of Europe's largest startup conferences held annually in Madrid, attracting thousands of founders, investors, and corporate innovation leaders from across the globe. South Summit serves as a launchpad for Spanish and Latin American startups, featuring a competitive startup pitch competition, thematic tracks on fintech, health, sustainability, and deep tech, and extensive networking programs. Spain Startup also operates year-round community initiatives and regional programs to support early-stage founders across Spain's major cities.
START Warsaw
START Warsaw describes itself as the largest student-run entrepreneurship community in Warsaw, set up to help the next generation of founders dare, build and belong. It runs a public events calendar for the city and co-hosts sessions with local investors, including VC Insights with Market One Capital.
Start-up Gathering Ireland 2026
A week-long series of 50+ startup events across Ireland organized by Enterprise Ireland and local partners. Events span Dublin, Cork, Galway, and Limerick with workshops, pitch competitions, and networking with Ireland's deep pool of multinational tech companies. Most events are free.
Start:up Slovenija
Independent open platform for the Slovenian startup ecosystem, based on Ulica škofa Maksimilijana Držečnika in Maribor. It acts as connector, coordinator and promoter of the network of ecosystem stakeholders at home and abroad, covering startups, investors, support environments and entrepreneurial experts, and organises the Demo dan Start:up Slovenija showcase.
Startin.LV
Startin.LV is the Latvian Startup Association, a non-profit founded in 2016 to unite the country's startup community under a common voice. With over 100 member companies it advocates for startup-friendly legislation, connects founders with investors and partners, and promotes Latvian startups internationally. The association organises community events and collaborates with universities, government institutions, and Baltic ecosystem partners.
Startup Awards Slovakia 2026
Annual awards gala recognizing Slovakia's best startups across categories including Impact, Hardware, and Digital. Features a national pitch competition with winners advancing to Central European Startup Awards. Attended by 500+ founders, investors, and ecosystem supporters.
Startup Azerbaijan
Startup Azerbaijan is the national startup portal operated by the Small and Medium Business Development Agency (SMBDA) of Azerbaijan. The platform, relaunched in 2022, provides a startup registry, startup certification (with 3-year income-tax exemption), investor directory, job board, and access to incubation programs. It also hosts the national startup competition and Startup Days mentorship initiative.
sTARTUp Day
Organizer of sTARTUp Day, Estonia's largest business festival held annually in Tartu since 2016. The two-day event brings together over 5,000 founders, investors, executives, and visitors from 60+ countries, featuring pitch competitions, workshops, and networking that showcase Estonia's reputation as one of Europe's leading digital startup nations.
sTARTUp Day 2027
sTARTUp Day is Estonia's leading startup-minded business festival, bringing over 3,000 founders, investors and ecosystem players to Tartu for three days, 17-19 August 2027. The event includes a matchmaking app, multiple stages, a demo area and investor and executive programmes. Ticket prices start from around EUR 109.
Startup Extreme 2026
A unique startup conference set in the fjords of Voss, Norway, combining outdoor adventure activities with startup pitching, investor meetings, and networking. Attracts 600+ founders and investors for an intimate, high-energy experience. Known for its unconventional format mixing kayaking and hiking with deal-making. Tickets from EUR 400-800.
Startup Fair 2026
Lithuania's leading international startup event at LITEXPO, with keynotes, panels, and the country's largest Pitch Battle (40+ startups, 200+ investors). The 2025 edition drew 2,000+ attendees from 65 countries — the flagship founder-investor event of the Lithuanian ecosystem.
Startup Fest Europe 2026
Pan-European startup festival in Amsterdam connecting early and growth-stage founders with investors, corporate innovation teams, and ecosystem builders. Features pitch competitions, workshops, and structured networking across multiple stages.
Startup Georgia
Non-profit organisation focused on connecting Georgian startups with global opportunities through ecosystem development, fundraising support, and community programmes. Startup Georgia runs bootcamps, accelerator events, and networking initiatives designed to help early-stage founders develop their ventures. The organisation maintains a community of startups and support bodies across Georgia.
Startup Grind Bratislava 2026
The Bratislava chapter of the global Startup Grind community powered by Google for Startups. Hosts monthly fireside chats with successful founders and an annual flagship event bringing together 400+ Slovak and Central European entrepreneurs. Free to attend with RSVP.
Startup Grind Bucharest 2026
Monthly fireside-chat series with Bucharest-based and visiting founders, organized as part of the global Startup Grind network. October edition features a larger annual event with multiple speakers, pitch practice, and investor networking. Free to EUR 20.
Startup Grind Rome - Global Pitch Battle 2026
Local pitch battle in Rome as part of Startup Grind's global competition series, with the winner advancing to regional finals. Features jury feedback, networking, and investor exposure. Date TBA (February). Valuable for early-stage Italian founders seeking pitch practice and visibility with Rome's investor community.
