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Startup Aarhus
We’re the non-profit that brings founders together and rallies the ecosystem around them to make it easier to start, build and scale successful startups in Aarhus.
This include events like SMIL, Townhall and a growing range of investor activities and founder-focused initiatives across Aarhus.
Our philosophy is simple: founders first.
Everything we do starts with one question: does this help Aarhus founders build better companies?
Aarhus has already shown that global companies can start here.
#01 Aarhus Born Unicorn
#02 Aarhus Born Unicorn
#03 Aarhus Born Unicorn
We are here for the next ⇧ generation of founders building what comes next.
Events
coming up↑
ALBA Summer Event 2026
Hear from entrepreneurs, ecosystem leaders, and public stakeholders as we explore:
- From research to company in Life science
- Lessons learned from 30 years of biotech entrepreneurship
- The role of infrastructure in ecosystem growth
- What Aarhus needs to become an even stronger Life Science hub
ALBA Summer Event 2026
An afternoon focused on the future of the Aarhus life science and biotech ecosystem.
Aarhus Investor Summit 2026
The programme features perspectives from leading voices in venture capital, discussions on current market trends, and opportunities to connect with business angels, venture funds, family offices, and other investors with an interest in startups and growth companies. (Full programme TBA, ending at 14.30)
This year, we are strengthening the investor focus even further with a curated audience and a programme designed to make Aarhus worth the trip, whether you are travelling from Copenhagen, elsewhere in Denmark, or abroad.
The day concludes with the INCUBA Awards, celebrating Startup of the Year and Investor of the Year for their contribution to growth, innovation, and the development of the Aarhus startup ecosystem.
Please note: Aarhus Investor Summit is exclusively for investors.
Aarhus Investor Summit 2026
An afternoon of market insights, inspiring speakers, valuable networking and a delicious lunch.
Aarhus Townhall 2026
Townhall is our favourite excuse to get everyone together.
It’s where you grab a beer, eat shawarma, meet people who speak “startup” fluently, and maybe even find that missing piece your company has been looking for.
At Aarhus Townhall, the stage is kept short, sharp and done before your drink gets warm.
Because this isn’t about listening for hours. It’s about actually meeting people.
Expect music, surprises, shawarma and a room full of people building, backing and supporting startups from Aarhus.
Bring a friend or come on your own.
It’s chill, it’s free, and we promise you’ll fit right in 🖤
And this year is special.
For the first time, Startup Aarhus and INCUBA have teamed up to create Aarhus’ biggest day for investors and startups by hosting Aarhus Townhall and Aarhus Investor Summit on the same day.
First Investor Summit. Then Townhall. That means more founders, more investors and more of the Aarhus startup ecosystem in town together.
Interested in Aarhus Investor Summit? Register here.
Hope to see you on October 8th!
Startup Aarhus
PS: We have a limited number of tickets, and it’s first come, first served. They usually disappear fast, so please only grab one if you know you can make it. Every no-show means someone else from the community misses out.
Didn’t get one? Join our waitlist. We’ll contact you if anything opens up.
Aarhus Townhall 2026
Aarhus’ annual get-together for founders, investors and the startup ecosystem.