You're invited to an afternoon of networking, inspiration and celebration!

This is an event to network, be inspired, and celebrate the gamechangers of tomorrow. 

Event Highlights

Awards Ceremony: Witness the announcement of the winners of STARTUP 2025. Sixteen trailblazing startups, honored at Venture Cup's Regional Finals, will compete for the coveted titles of Best Traction, Beyond Academic, Game Changer, Impact Maker, and the prestigious Startup of the Year.

Audience Award: Cast your vote and help determine which startup will receive the Audience Award.

Networking & Inspiration: Engage with top entrepreneurs, investors, and thought leaders. Enjoy an evening filled with insightful conversations, inspiration, and networking opportunities.

Event Details:

Date: October 8, 2025

Time: 13.00 - 17.00

Location: Aula Magna, Stockholm University

Language: The event will be conducted in English

Agenda:

12:00 VIP Mingle

13:00 General Mingle

13:30 Stage program starts

13:50 Welcome Note by Stockholm Business Region

15:00 Keynote by Lars Lindgren

14:30 Pitches

15:00 Lunch & Mingle

16:00 Winners Announcement and prize ceremony

17:00 Thank you & Good Bye

Meet the Finalists:

🏆 PeckiiLess AB
🏆 UniShare UF
🏆 Digital Q
🏆 ADHISTLY
🏆 StudyZi
🏆 ZAIZE
🏆 The Social Backer
🏆 Polarity Health
🏆 Arkeon Technologies
🏆 Nexilink
🏆 Gralg
🏆 Kabloie
🏆 Journy
🏆 Parkerra
🏆 Ockham Technologies AB
🏆TrimTime

Meet the Jury

• ✨ Christian Lauritzen
  
• ✨ Thomas Torounidis
• ✨ Emma Rozada
• ✨ Therese Treutiger
• ✨ Per Hulthen
• ✨ Zeynep Erdal
• ✨ Tobias Lundberg
• ✨ Johan Lange
• ✨ Erika Sjödin
• ✨ Isabel Keulen
• ✨ Jasper Nordlin
• ✨ Kristina Söderberg
• ✨ Maria Lindholm

Meet the Moderator

Malcolm Larri
Originally from Sydney Australia, Malcolm Larri is an in-demand Coach and Key Note Speaker focused on empowering companies and individuals to use their unique abilities to drive positive change. A well known pitch coach in the Nordic start up scene, Malcolm empowers start-up companies to share their value with clarity and confidence. As a conference host he has hosted events on 4 continents, including Management Events Leadership Day , TEDX Stockholm and Grand IT Security.

Address:Frescativägen 6 (Taxi entrance) / Universitetsgången 11 (Main entrance)

By car: There is a car park at the student union building (see map). There are approximately 100 spaces available and you pay using the Aimo Park app. The car park is located at the following address:  Universitetsvägen 10 A-F, 114 18 Stockholm

By public transport:

• Metro: Universitetet (red line)
• Bus stop: Universitetsvägen

For guests who need access to a lift, please use the taxi entrance at Frescativägen 6.

SEE YOU THERE!