Upcoming events
Norrsken - Impact/Week 2026
EDERA Lab attends Norrsken's Impact/Week for the first time, with Co-Founder & CCO Chiara Molena joining founders, funders and policymakers in Barcelona, 14-15 October, to connect with the global impact and deep-tech ecosystem.
SLUSH 2026
EDERA Lab is returning to Slush, with Co-Founder & Managing Director Bogdan Marinescu and Co-Founder & CCO Chiara Molena attending this year's edition, taking place on 18-19 November in Helsinki.
Slush has become a recurring fixture on EDERA Lab's calendar, and a natural way to close out the year of events. We keep coming back for Helsinki itself as much as the summit: the city and the Slush team consistently deliver one of the sharpest, most founder-focused gatherings in the startup calendar, bringing together over 12,000 attendees, including a dense concentration of the world's leading venture investors.
If you are attending Slush 2026, connect with Bogdan Marinescu and Chiara Molena to explore collaboration opportunities and meet the EDERA Lab team.
Pitch Perfect Bioeconomy 2026
EDERA Lab returns to Pitch Perfect and Boost the European Bioeconomy, with Chiara Molena attending this year's edition in Brussels, 30 November–1 December, to connect with bioeconomy innovators, investors and industry stakeholders.
World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit
EDERA Lab returns to the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit in London, 22-23 September, with Co-Founder & CCO Chiara Molena attending to connect with innovators, investors and industry leaders across the agri-food and deep-tech ecosystem.
Hello Tomorrow Summit 2026
EDERA Lab will attend the Hello Tomorrow Global Summit 2026, with Co-Founders Bogdan Marinescu and Chiara Molena joining the global deep-tech ecosystem to connect with innovators, investors, and industry leaders shaping the technologies of tomorrow.
Bio Innovations Europe 2026
EDERA Lab will attend Bio Innovations Europe 2026, with Co-Founder & CCO Chiara Molena joining biotech innovators, investors, and industry leaders to explore collaboration opportunities and the future of healthcare innovation.
EIC Summit 2026
EDERA Lab will attend the EIC Summit 2026 in Brussels, with Co-Founder & CCO Chiara Molena joining Europe’s leading innovators, investors, and policymakers to explore collaboration opportunities and the future of deep-tech innovation across Europe.
F&A Next 2026
EDERA Lab attends F&A Next 2026, with Chiara Molena representing the team on-site.
HACK SUMMIT 2026
EDERA Lab joins HackSummit 2026 in Lausanne, with Chiara Molena speaking on deep-tech narrative strategy.
Tech.eu Summit London 2026
EDERA Lab attends Tech.eu Summit London 2026, with Vicky Hayden representing the team on-site.
Pitch Perfect and Boost the European Bioeconomy 2025
Pitch Perfect and Boost the European Bioeconomy 2025 is scheduled for 24-25 November 2025 in Brussels. It convenes innovators, industry players and investors for two days of pitching, matchmaking and networking focused on developing cross-border industrial value-chains in the bio-based economy.
SLUSH 2025
The event Slush 2025 will be held in Helsinki on 19-20 November. It brings together early-stage founders, investors and industry operators from over 70 countries and across 50+ sectors. The emphasis is on meaningful one-to-one interactions rather than large-scale spectacle, with hundreds of side-events and dedicated meeting tools to facilitate engagement. Participation is curated: companies must apply and are reviewed to ensure relevance, making it a focused environment for startup-growth, funding discussions and scaling operations.
Tech Tour Water
The platform for scaling water innovation across Europe and beyond.
Tech Tour Water Tech connects leading water technology startups with top investors, corporates, and strategic partners. The focus is on solutions tackling water scarcity, quality, reuse, and sustainable management, with pre-selected growth companies pitching to an expert audience.
If you’re investing in or building water-smart technologies critical for climate resilience and industrial sustainability, this event provides direct access to the innovators shaping the future of water systems.
Upstream Festival
Upstream Festival is the Netherlands' leading platform connecting startups, investors, corporates, and policymakers building the "next economy" — one that is digital, sustainable, and inclusive. It mixes networking events, talent programs, and scaling opportunities across Rotterdam and beyond.
Whether you're scaling a tech company, investing in impact innovation, or driving public-private collaboration, Upstream offers real momentum to grow your network and spark new ventures.
F&ANext
Fueling the next generation of agrifoodtech innovation.
FA Next, hosted by StartLife and Wageningen University & Research, is the premier European platform connecting agrifoodtech startups with investors and corporates. With a curated lineup of emerging companies, keynote speakers, and networking opportunities, FA Next accelerates the path from breakthrough research to commercial success.
If you're investing in or commercialising the future of food, agriculture, or bio-based solutions, FA Next offers a rare chance to meet high-potential startups and influential partners at the heart of Europe's agri-innovation hub.
HackSummit
The meeting ground for climate tech and industrial innovation trailblazers.
HackSummit is one of Europe's leading events for scaling climate and industrial tech companies. Bringing together founders, corporate innovation leaders, and investors, it offers an action-driven environment to forge partnerships, share insights, and drive industrial decarbonisation.
If you’re building, funding, or scaling solutions in sectors like carbon removal, advanced materials, or energy transition, HackSummit is where critical conversations turn into actionable collaborations.
Iceland Innovation Week
Where science, technology, and creativity collide to shape the future.
Innovation Week in Reykjavík is Iceland's leading festival celebrating breakthroughs in sustainability, biotech, deep tech, energy, and entrepreneurship. It gathers scientists, startups, policymakers, and investors for a dynamic programme of talks, showcases, and networking events.
Whether you’re a startup seeking exposure, an investor scouting the next big thing, or a leader in green innovation, this is a unique opportunity to connect in one of the world's most forward-thinking ecosystems.
Hello Tomorrow - Global Summit
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.