TechBBQ Copenhagen

Why TechBBQ – and why now?

TechBBQ brings together 10,000+ founders, investors, and innovators from across Europe and beyond. For Life Science startups, Copenhagen is particularly strategic: Denmark is home to one of Europe's most powerful Life Science ecosystems, and TechBBQ features a dedicated Life Science program backed by a DKK 10 million investment from the Novo Nordisk Foundation - with 1,200+ investors attending across the full conference. This is the right room to be in if you're looking to build Nordic partnerships, access European capital, or validate your international expansion strategy.

What's in it for you? As a Swiss startup, you will get access to a tailored package, including:

• Preparatory Call: Before the conference, all delegation members join an exclusive onboarding session with tips and tricks so you arrive with a clear plan and the right contacts on your radar
• Coaching Session with a Senior Tech Executive (Aug 25): Each startup receives a coaching session with a senior tech executive and active startup investor with 20+ years of leadership experience across Europe and the Nordics, focused on investor engagement, fundraising strategy, and Nordic market positioning
• Life Science Reception at the Swiss Ambassador's Residence (Aug 25): An exclusive evening event with curated guests from the Nordic Life Science ecosystem: investors, corporates, and key connectors. You can also invite your own contacts – and benefit from pitching moments in a high-level, intimate setting
• Swiss Pitching Session at TechBBQ (Aug 26): A dedicated on-stage pitch slot under the Swiss flag, plus visibility in Swiss delegation marketing materials
• Investor Boat Tour (Aug 26): An exclusive investor boat tour organized by Innovation Centre Denmark, bringing together selected investors and ecosystem players for high-quality pitching & networking in a unique setting.
• TechBBQ Conference Pass (Aug 26–27): Full two-day access to keynotes, matchmaking tools, networking sessions, and the official TechBBQ afterparty

Why to participate?

TechBBQ is where innovation meets “hygge” - an ideal environment to foster meaningful connections in a uniquely Nordic setting.

In 2025, TechBBQ gathered:

• 10,000+ attendees
• 2,500+ startup representatives
• 1,200+ investors
• 350+ speakers
• 160+ media representatives

With a strong startup-to-investor ratio and a highly curated audience, TechBBQ significantly increases your chances of securing funding, building strategic partnerships, and gaining valuable market insights.

Forbes named TechBBQ one of the hottest startup events in Europe for 2026 in its ranking: The 10 Best Startup Events In Europe 2026