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Dec

DEADLINE: Apply to join TechArena 2026 with your startup or innovation project!

7 December 2025 11:59 to 11:59 | Other
A group of students and researchers at TechArena

Do you have a startup or innovation project within tech and looking to connect with customers or investors? Lund University's innovation office, LU Innovation, and its venture builder, LU Ventures, are heading to TechArena 2026 in Stockholm – and we're bringing research- and student-based innovation projects and startups with us.

TechArena is one of Scandinavia's leading tech events. It takes place February 11-12, 2026. This year's theme is "New Era, Next Mindset," covering areas like AI & Technology, Medtech, Defense Tech, Corporate Innovation, Marketing, Product & UX, and Impact.
 
Who are we looking for?
We're seeking 5-10 research-based innovation projects/startups and 5-10 student-based innovation projects/startups within tech that are at a stage where they're looking to find pilot customers, collaboration partners, or investors.
 
What can you expect?
Matchmaking, one-on-one meetings with investors and relevant stakeholders, side events, experienced speakers, and networking with other startups. We also encourage all participants to sign up for TechArena's own pitch competition!
 
What we offer: 
     •     Train tickets to and from Lund (pre-booked times)
     •     Hotel accommodation for 2 nights
     •     Event tickets
     •     Opportunity to apply for up to two tickets per project/startup
 
Please note: Limited tickets available. Participants cover their own food and local transport costs. 

Apply by December 7!
Application open now! Apply Via Ungapped here by December 7! Selection is based on how well we believe you will benefit from the visit based on what you describe in your application.

About the event

Location:

Online

Contact:

annika [dot] lindstrom [at] innovation [dot] lu [dot] se