Slush 2026
Slush 2026 is the world’s leading startup event, bringing together European startups, world-class investors and tech journalists.
At this year’s event in Helsinki, the EIT Community will showcase startups from across its programmes and will bring together founders and ecosystem stakeholders to connect, exchange ideas and explore new opportunities.
On 17 November, three flagship initiatives – EIT Community New European Bauhaus, EIT Community Supernovas and EIT AI & Robotics Community, together with EIT Culture & Creativity – will host a special innovation networking gathering at Cable Factory’s Kahvibaari.
The event on Day 0 of Slush will bring EIT-supported startups and innovators together with investors and ecosystem stakeholders from across Europe. It will offer a space to discover promising ventures, exchange perspectives across sectors and build connections that can lead to new partnerships and opportunities beyond Slush.
Time and location: Cable Factory’s Kahvibaari | 19:00
Register for the gathering here.
Where else to meet the EIT Community at Slush Week?
EIT Culture & Creativity North is returning to Slush with its annual Creative Brunch. The event will explore the role of technology in driving innovation across the creative industries, and opportunities for creative industries to finance their technology-related innovation and business development. The event is ideal for creative entrepreneurs, startups, investors, and anyone working at the intersection of culture and technology.
Time and location: Cable Factory’s Kahvibaari | 17 November 2026, 10:00-12:30
The above initiatives will also host a series of dedicated side events. EIT Community Supernovas’ Rocket Up Demo Day will spotlight women-led startups preparing to expand into new European markets.
The EIT Community New European Bauhaus Catalyse Demo Day will bring startups together with investors and companies for investment and co-creation.
The EIT AI & Robotics Community AI Founders Club will create a space for AI founders to exchange experiences, prepare for Slush and discuss responsible innovation, regulation and Europe’s global competitiveness.
Additionally, EIT Urban Mobility co-hosts Deals on Wheels: Speeddating & Networking Event matching startups and investors for curated 1-1 meetings aboard the Helsinki SkyWheel on 17 November.
About Slush
Slush is a not-for-profit organisation on a mission to help and create founders to change the world. Hosted annually in Helsinki, Slush 2026 is the world’s leading startup event, bringing together a curated crowd of European startups, world-class investors and tech journalists. They stand by relevance over scale, bringing tangible value and sharing actionable company-building advice.
Slush is run by a group of students and recent graduates, and the main event is made possible every year with the help of 1 600 volunteers.
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