What is it?

Startup life is busy, and finding time to move your body isn’t always easy. That’s why Startup Aarhus, together with Sport X Tribe, is inviting founders and startup employees to a weekly social workout, where you train together, sweat together, and connect in a new setting.

​This is a space to move your body, clear your head, and meet other people, who understand the realities of startup life, without it being another meeting or networking event.

Happening every Tuesday from February 3rd to beginning of July.

What to expect?

• Guided workout with a coach​
• Open to all levels​
• A relaxed, social atmosphere
• Time to hang out and connect afterwards in the clubhouse​
  
• Private workout for founders and startup employees

Practical info

• Where: Sport X Aarhus Ø, Pakhus 77 (Hveensgade 5, 8000 Aarhus C)
• Start date: Tuesday, February 3
• Workouts: Every Tuesday, 08:30 - 09:30
• Price: 89 DKK / month per person
  
• Signup: Click sign up below and pay through the link
• Coffee & bread available after our workout (+10 DKK)
• Minimum 18 participants to start

No pressure. No expectations. Just movement, good energy, and good people.

You will gain insight into:

• Investment strategies for startup investors
• Sourcing and screening of startups
• Investing together with others
• The investment process and technology
• The journey towards exit

Who is the target audience for the Startup Investor Bootcamp?

The course is tailored for those who are looking for a good basic knowledge and qualification in investing in startups.

• Investors who want to invest capital and skills in Danish startups
• Advisors in the investor preparation process
• Board members involved in startup investments

Our courses are open to everyone in the ecosystem, and of course, you don't need to be a member of Keystones to participate.

What is it?

Startup life is busy, and finding time to move your body isn’t always easy. That’s why Startup Aarhus, together with Sport X Tribe, is inviting founders and startup employees to a weekly social workout, where you train together, sweat together, and connect in a new setting.

​This is a space to move your body, clear your head, and meet other people, who understand the realities of startup life, without it being another meeting or networking event.

Happening every Tuesday from February 3rd to beginning of July.

What to expect?

• Guided workout with a coach​
• Open to all levels​
• A relaxed, social atmosphere
• Time to hang out and connect afterwards in the clubhouse​
  
• Private workout for founders and startup employees

Practical info

• Where: Sport X Aarhus Ø, Pakhus 77 (Hveensgade 5, 8000 Aarhus C)
• Start date: Tuesday, February 3
• Workouts: Every Tuesday, 08:30 - 09:30
• Price: 89 DKK / month per person
  
• Signup: Click sign up below and pay through the link
• Coffee & bread available after our workout (+10 DKK)
• Minimum 18 participants to start

No pressure. No expectations. Just movement, good energy, and good people.

Navigating the rough seas of being a startup is rarely easy. Learning to scale up, finding promising ventures, building a high-performance team, and engaging critical partners – there is a lot to attend to. Therefore, we’re thrilled to invite deeptech startups of all of Aarhus and Jutland to connect, gain knowledge and share experiences on how to deliver value.

Danish Industry with our partners in INCUBA is excited to invite you to a unique event on how to boost your fundraising and learning to build a commercially viable company.

The program will be focused on having founders, investors, and advisors sharing their perspectives, so you gain concrete tools, which you can put to use the very next day.

Target audience

Founders and executives of deeptech startups, including the verticals biosolutions, biotech, life science, digital, energy and similar.

Board members and advisors to the mentioned verticals are welcome on request.

Come to the 5th vibe coding meetup in Aarhus!

Bring your computer and your favorite vibe coding tool for an afternoon of pure networking and vibe coding.

There is no agenda, everyone is welcome, both experts and those who are completely green! :)

Thank you so much to Sabrina from www.gejststudio.com who has provided a room for our next meetup 🙏🏼

in collaboration with internalOS.ai + Riff.ai.

Hosted by Milo AI.

What is it?

Startup life is busy, and finding time to move your body isn’t always easy. That’s why Startup Aarhus, together with Sport X Tribe, is inviting founders and startup employees to a weekly social workout, where you train together, sweat together, and connect in a new setting.

​This is a space to move your body, clear your head, and meet other people, who understand the realities of startup life, without it being another meeting or networking event.

Happening every Tuesday from February 3rd to beginning of July.

What to expect?

• Guided workout with a coach​
• Open to all levels​
• A relaxed, social atmosphere
• Time to hang out and connect afterwards in the clubhouse​
  
• Private workout for founders and startup employees

Practical info

• Where: Sport X Aarhus Ø, Pakhus 77 (Hveensgade 5, 8000 Aarhus C)
• Start date: Tuesday, February 3
• Workouts: Every Tuesday, 08:30 - 09:30
• Price: 89 DKK / month per person
  
• Signup: Click sign up below and pay through the link
• Coffee & bread available after our workout (+10 DKK)
• Minimum 18 participants to start

No pressure. No expectations. Just movement, good energy, and good people.

Please note – Sign up is required to participate!

About Capital Connect

Capital Connect is created by the investor ecosystem in Aarhus as an informal “Open-Office-Hours” opportunity for you as a promising entrepreneur/startup to meet investors. The attending investors vary from event to event, as each quarterly edition brings together a new mix of committed investors – all ready to support and advise you.

At Capital Connect, you have the chance to:

• Talk to private and public funding facilities for advice.
• Test your pitch.
• Seek investment advice and opportunities for your startup.

You will participate in informal 1:1 sessions of 20-30 minutes duration with investors and receive valuable insights and connections to accelerate your capital journey.

Who you can meet

At the event, you can potentially meet Accelerace, Antler, Basecamp Invest, BioInnovation Institute, Christian Nielsens Fond, Danish Business Angels, Delphinus Venture Capital, EIFO Eksport- & Investeringsfonden, EP Capital, Founderment, Fusion Capital, Greenwise Invest, ICP, Innovationsfonden, Keystones, Nordic Makers, People Ventures, PreSeed Ventures, Rockstart, The Footprint Firm, Noon Ventures, Startup Aarhus and Kitchen, Aarhus University.

WHEN: Thursdag, 27 May at 12.00-14.00.
WHERE: Kitchen, Universitetsbyen 76, 8000 Aarhus C

Whether you’re scaling, pivoting, raising, bootstrapping, or just fine-tuning your personal model weights, this is your chance to exchange ideas, sync roadmaps, and meet fellow innovators shaping the future of tech in the Nordics.

​More info coming soon - stay tuned 🍻

​
Together with TechSavvy and TechBBQ, Mesh has launched a new monthly Afterwork series for the Nordic startup scene. Translation: recurring IRL bandwidth for founders, investors, and operators who need to touch grass (or at least a cold beer).

​Join us every last Thursday of the month - see you there!

Hosted by our partner Kromann Reumert at their brand-new offices, this is a closed-door evening curated for the investors who are actively shaping the Nordic startup ecosystem. Good food, the right people, and real conversation - before the festival takes over the city.

​We're keeping it small on purpose. This is about quality time with the right crowd, not another networking reception.

​Organised by Startup Aarhus · Facilitated by Founderment & Delphinus Venture Capital · Hosted by our partner Kromann Reumert

​

​Agenda

​6:00 PM - Check-in & arrivals
6:30 PM - Welcome from organisers and hosts
6:45 PM - Keynote (speaker announcement coming soon)
7:00 PM - Dinner & networking

​

​Attendance is by invitation only. Selected BAs, GPs, and LPs participating in SMIL 2026 only.

The session will give you practical insight into the corporate buying journey, including stakeholder mapping and the key decision areas that influence whether a collaboration moves forward internally. The goal is to help you navigate corporate conversations more strategically and increase your chances of creating momentum after the first meeting.

The pre-event runs alongside a parallel session for members of the Corporate Venturing Network, creating a shared starting point, and room to connect with corporates interested in collaborating with startups, before we all continue to SMIL together.

Programme

09:45 - Arrival and networking

10:00 - Welcome by Startup Aarhus

10:10 - Introduction to venture clienting by Combient Foundry

10:30 - Session on buying journey, stakeholder mapping and key decision areas

11:30 - Shared lunch (startups and corporates)

12:00 - Joint departure to SMIL

Location:

The pre event will be held at a cozy outdoor venue next to Volume Village at the adress Thomas Koppels Gade 201, 8000 Aarhus C.

Tickets:

Please note that seats are limited, so we encourage you to secure your ticket early.

This event is funded by Beyond Beta.

We’re having breakfast. With women founders and investors. Before SMIL.

Together with Cacto Health, we’ve put together a morning that’s equal parts good food, interesting conversation, and stuff that matters (for your business and your body:).

​Here's the plan

​10:00 — Breakfast & mingle
10:30 — Welcome by Even Founders
10:40 — Founder story with Ida Grønborg, Co-founder & CEO of Cacto Health
11:10 — Women’s health talk
11:30 — Open conversation & networking
12:00 — Head to SMIL together!

​Practicalities

• ​Open to women founders and investors (whether you're already running a startup or just playing with an idea, join us!)
• ​Free, but spots are limited, so grab yours! We’re keeping it intimate for better networking.
• ​No SMIL ticket required to join this event!

Faster Innovation Through Startup Collaboration

Before heading to SMIL, members of the Corporate Venturing Network are invited to join a focused pre-event exploring how corporates can work more strategically with startups through venture clienting.

Led by Combient Foundry, the session will take a deeper dive into what venture clienting is, why it matters and how organisations can use it as a practical approach to innovation and collaboration. The session will cover concrete methods, best practices and real-world cases, giving participants insight into how successful corporates engage startups to solve real business challenges faster.

The pre-event runs alongside a parallel startup session focused on selling to corporates, creating a shared foundation before both groups continue to SMIL together.

Programme

09:45 - Arrival and networking

10:00 - Welcome by Startup Aarhus

10:10 - Introduction to venture clienting by Combient Foundry

10:30 - Focused session on venture clienting best practices, concrete methods and real-world cases by Combient Foundry

11:30 - Shared lunch

12:00 - Joint departure to SMIL

Location:

The meetup will be held at Drivhuset, a wonderful greenhouse-venue with lots of light and a cozy vibe. It's located next to Volume Village at the adress Thomas Koppels Gade 201, 8000 Aarhus C.

Join Founders Growth Club for a lunch at a curated pre-event at Pizza Boys at Godsbanen, home to some of the best sourdough pizza in Aarhus. Alongside a handpicked group of founders and investors, you get to kick off the day with great conversations, cold refreshments, and a proper lunch that set you up for the rest of SMIL.

​During the lunch, you will also get a feel for Founders Growth Club: a curated community for Danish scaleups, backed by experienced founders who help navigate the realities of scaling.

​The idea is simple. Arrive early, meet likeminded people, and walk into SMIL well-connected and with a full stomach.

​Program

• ​11:15 Arrival at Pizza Boys
• ​11:20 Welcome by Founders Growth Club
• ​11:25 Founder Challenge
• ​11:30 Pizza, lemonade and networking
• ​12:10 Walk to SMIL for check in (1,5 min walk).
• ​12:45 SMIL kickoff at The Square

​This event is for ambitious scaleup founders, experienced leaders, and investors who wants to connect, learn, and share professional and personal experiences along the scaling journey!

Built to move the startup ecosystem forward fast, SMIL brings the right people together in new, meaningful ways through smaller, curated, participatory formats designed to create real momentum, serious value and a lot of fun for startups from Aarhus and beyond.

A smile lowers barriers and opens the door to real conversations. Danish icon Victor Borge famously said, “A smile is the shortest distance between two people.” That spirit sits at the heart of SMIL.

And Aarhus is the right place for it: close, collaborative, talent dense, and built on trust. A place where supporting each other is the default and success is often shared.

Come together. Come to SMIL! ▽

‍

SMIL 2026 Official Afterparty — Aarhus

​Join us for the official afterparty following SMIL 2026, an evening designed to keep the energy, conversations, and connections going well into the night.

​Hosted in Aarhus and sponsored by Formalize (Aarhus-based B2B SaaS) and Blackfin Capital (Paris-based VC), this is where founders, operators, investors, and tech enthusiasts come together in a more informal setting.

​Details
📅 Date: 28 May 2026
🕕 Time: 20:30 – 00:00
📍 Location: Radar Aarhus (Godsbanen)

​Expect a relaxed atmosphere, great music, drinks, and the opportunity to network with some of the most interesting people from the conference.

​Important
Capacity is limited to 300 attendees.
A valid ticket for SMIL’26 and prior registration are required for entry. Get your ticket to SMIL’26 here: https://www.startupaarhus.com/smil-aarhus

About SMIL:
SMIL is Aarhus’ startup festival, built to move startups forward fast, together through a full day of practical sessions, informal networking and a lot of fun for startups, investors and ecosystem people.

​Secure your spot early, once we’re full, we’re full.

​We look forward to seeing you there.

‍Join us for another edition of Founder Fridays – an event series by Antler, and Lunar, bringing together builders, operators and aspiring founders. Whether you’re just getting started or already building, this is your chance to:

• ​Hear honest lessons from founders who’ve done it before
• ​Get inside the mind of an early-stage VC investor
• ​Connect with fellow entrepreneurs over drinks

​This time we’re featuring:

​Christian Schwarz Lausten, Founder of Landfolk

​Christian Schwarz Lausten, is the co-founder and CEO of Landfolk, a curated marketplace and operating system for premium holiday homes. Founded in 2021 by a team of ex-Airbnb employees, Landfolk has raised over €17M across three rounds and grown to 8,000+ handpicked homes across Europe. Christian shares lessons from building and scaling a marketplace in a fragmented, traditional industry.

​Investor Deep Dive: Geeta Schmidt - Seed Capital & Michael Wiatr Aagaard - Antler

​Geeta Schmidt, General Partner at Seed Capital, joins Michael Wiatr Aagaard from Antler in an investor deepdive for an honest conversation as they walk through how they evaluate founders and hear examples from a real investments cases. She brings deep operational experience as former co-founder and CEO of Humio, which was acquired by CrowdStrike in 2021.

​Agenda

​​16:00 - Doors open for networking
16:15 - Welcome by Lunar Antler
16:30 - Founder Journey
17:00 - Investor Deepdive
17:30 - Q&A Session
17:45 - Networking with food and drinks

​Tickets are free but limited, apply to get a spot!

What is it?

Startup life is busy, and finding time to move your body isn’t always easy. That’s why Startup Aarhus, together with Sport X Tribe, is inviting founders and startup employees to a weekly social workout, where you train together, sweat together, and connect in a new setting.

​This is a space to move your body, clear your head, and meet other people, who understand the realities of startup life, without it being another meeting or networking event.

Happening every Tuesday from February 3rd to beginning of July.

What to expect?

• Guided workout with a coach​
• Open to all levels​
• A relaxed, social atmosphere
• Time to hang out and connect afterwards in the clubhouse​
  
• Private workout for founders and startup employees

Practical info

• Where: Sport X Aarhus Ø, Pakhus 77 (Hveensgade 5, 8000 Aarhus C)
• Start date: Tuesday, February 3
• Workouts: Every Tuesday, 08:30 - 09:30
• Price: 89 DKK / month per person
  
• Signup: Click sign up below and pay through the link
• Coffee & bread available after our workout (+10 DKK)
• Minimum 18 participants to start

No pressure. No expectations. Just movement, good energy, and good people.

What is it?

Startup life is busy, and finding time to move your body isn’t always easy. That’s why Startup Aarhus, together with Sport X Tribe, is inviting founders and startup employees to a weekly social workout, where you train together, sweat together, and connect in a new setting.

​This is a space to move your body, clear your head, and meet other people, who understand the realities of startup life, without it being another meeting or networking event.

Happening every Tuesday from February 3rd to beginning of July.

What to expect?

• Guided workout with a coach​
• Open to all levels​
• A relaxed, social atmosphere
• Time to hang out and connect afterwards in the clubhouse​
  
• Private workout for founders and startup employees

Practical info

• Where: Sport X Aarhus Ø, Pakhus 77 (Hveensgade 5, 8000 Aarhus C)
• Start date: Tuesday, February 3
• Workouts: Every Tuesday, 08:30 - 09:30
• Price: 89 DKK / month per person
  
• Signup: Click sign up below and pay through the link
• Coffee & bread available after our workout (+10 DKK)
• Minimum 18 participants to start

No pressure. No expectations. Just movement, good energy, and good people.

What is it?

Startup life is busy, and finding time to move your body isn’t always easy. That’s why Startup Aarhus, together with Sport X Tribe, is inviting founders and startup employees to a weekly social workout, where you train together, sweat together, and connect in a new setting.

​This is a space to move your body, clear your head, and meet other people, who understand the realities of startup life, without it being another meeting or networking event.

Happening every Tuesday from February 3rd to beginning of July.

What to expect?

• Guided workout with a coach​
• Open to all levels​
• A relaxed, social atmosphere
• Time to hang out and connect afterwards in the clubhouse​
  
• Private workout for founders and startup employees

Practical info

• Where: Sport X Aarhus Ø, Pakhus 77 (Hveensgade 5, 8000 Aarhus C)
• Start date: Tuesday, February 3
• Workouts: Every Tuesday, 08:30 - 09:30
• Price: 89 DKK / month per person
  
• Signup: Click sign up below and pay through the link
• Coffee & bread available after our workout (+10 DKK)
• Minimum 18 participants to start

No pressure. No expectations. Just movement, good energy, and good people.

Once again, we’re bringing together a group of experienced scaleup leaders (Founders, CEOs, CTOs, CMOs, COOs and similar roles).

• ​Date: Thursday, June 18th 2026
• ​You’re invited by: Startup Aarhus
• ​Time: 15:00–19:30 (including dinner & wine)
• ​Location: At ItMinds, Ankersgade 12D, 8000 Aarhus C.
• ​Parking: Parking is available in front of ItMinds office, or the streets around the office.
• ​Price: Free
• ​Seats: Max 35 (invite only)
• ​Partners: Danske Bank & Highbridge Lawfirm (Thank you for the support)

​Program:

​​15:00: Snacks, coffee, and cold refreshments

​​15:20: Welcome by Sisse from Startup Aarhus

​For Scaleups in Aarhus #4, the format is simple. We bring the right people together and focus on what actually matters right now.

​We are currently shaping the main topic for the day, but whatever it is, it will be relevant for you who are in the middle of scaling.

​After a short session, we will break into smaller leader groups where you will be matched with others navigating similar challenges. This is where the real conversations happen. Concrete dilemmas, decisions and experiences shared with people who understand your reality.

What is it?

Startup life is busy, and finding time to move your body isn’t always easy. That’s why Startup Aarhus, together with Sport X Tribe, is inviting founders and startup employees to a weekly social workout, where you train together, sweat together, and connect in a new setting.

​This is a space to move your body, clear your head, and meet other people, who understand the realities of startup life, without it being another meeting or networking event.

Happening every Tuesday from February 3rd to beginning of July.

What to expect?

• Guided workout with a coach​
• Open to all levels​
• A relaxed, social atmosphere
• Time to hang out and connect afterwards in the clubhouse​
  
• Private workout for founders and startup employees

Practical info

• Where: Sport X Aarhus Ø, Pakhus 77 (Hveensgade 5, 8000 Aarhus C)
• Start date: Tuesday, February 3
• Workouts: Every Tuesday, 08:30 - 09:30
• Price: 89 DKK / month per person
  
• Signup: Click sign up below and pay through the link
• Coffee & bread available after our workout (+10 DKK)
• Minimum 18 participants to start

No pressure. No expectations. Just movement, good energy, and good people.

What is it?

Startup life is busy, and finding time to move your body isn’t always easy. That’s why Startup Aarhus, together with Sport X Tribe, is inviting founders and startup employees to a weekly social workout, where you train together, sweat together, and connect in a new setting.

​This is a space to move your body, clear your head, and meet other people, who understand the realities of startup life, without it being another meeting or networking event.

Happening every Tuesday from February 3rd to beginning of July.

What to expect?

• Guided workout with a coach​
• Open to all levels​
• A relaxed, social atmosphere
• Time to hang out and connect afterwards in the clubhouse​
  
• Private workout for founders and startup employees

Practical info

• Where: Sport X Aarhus Ø, Pakhus 77 (Hveensgade 5, 8000 Aarhus C)
• Start date: Tuesday, February 3
• Workouts: Every Tuesday, 08:30 - 09:30
• Price: 89 DKK / month per person
  
• Signup: Click sign up below and pay through the link
• Coffee & bread available after our workout (+10 DKK)
• Minimum 18 participants to start

No pressure. No expectations. Just movement, good energy, and good people.