TechBBQ: dates, who attends, and how founders get in
“TechBBQ brings together startups, investors, and industry leaders to connect, collaborate, and build what's next.”
- Next edition
- Sep 8–9, 2027 · TechBBQ 2027 source
- Where
- Bella Center Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark source
- Format
- hybrid · 2 days (2026; also scheduled for 2027)
- Tickets
- €0–€999 (2027; includes the application-based €0 Media 2-Day Pass and the €999 Investor 2-Day Pass). source
- Startup pass
- €299 (2027) source
- North Star Pitch; Life Science Pitch Competition; Deep Tech Pitch Competition. The organiser publishes 2026 winners and competition rules; 2027 deadlines are TBA or unstated.
- North Star winner (2026): Microsoft for Startups access, including up to $200,000 in credits, technical support and go-to-market opportunities. Life Science and Deep Tech first prizes (2026): 50,000 DKK (6,700 €) each; second and third places had no cash prize. The 2027 Life Science x Deep Tech page lists 50,000 DKK (€6,700) cash prizes for its Life Science and Deep Tech competitions. source
- Cadence
- Annual; the 2025 and 2026 editions were in August, and the next announced edition is in September 2027.
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Next edition
| Dates | Sep 8–9, 2027 source |
|---|---|
| Edition | TechBBQ 2027 |
| Venue | Bella Center Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark source |
| Timezone | Europe/Copenhagen |
| Tickets | techbbq.dk source |
Ticket tiers as published
| Tier | Price | Includes | Edition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Startup 2-Day Pass source | €299 | Startup early-stage 2-Day Pass; full event access, exhibiting area, stage programme, Grill Sessions and rooms, AI-matchmaking event app, networking, side events and official afterparty. No booth is included. | 2027 |
| Founder 2-Day Pass source | €399 | Founder 2-Day Pass for growth-stage companies (maximum 250 employees); full two-day programme and event access, with startup/investor access as listed by the organiser. | 2027 |
| Investor 2-Day Pass source | €999 | Full two-day access, exhibiting area, stage programme, Grill Sessions and rooms, event app, networking, investor lounge, full programme overview, invitation to TechBBQ Investor Day, side events and official afterparty. | 2027 |
| General 2-Day Pass source | €849 | General full two-day access, exhibiting area, stage programme, Grill Sessions and rooms, event app with AI matchmaking, networking area, side events and official afterparty. | 2027 |
| Talent 2-Day Pass source | €139 | Talent 2-Day Pass for students, recent graduates (maximum 1 year) and job seekers; full two-day access and the standard listed event, networking, app and side-event benefits. | 2027 |
| Community 2-Day Pass source | €229 | Community 2-Day Pass for non-profit and community ecosystem builders; full two-day access and the standard listed event, networking, app and side-event benefits. | 2027 |
| Business Angel 2-Day Pass source | €399 | Business Angel 2-Day Pass for individual and non-institutional investors; full event access, investor lounge, full programme overview and invitation to TechBBQ Investor Day, plus the listed networking and side-event benefits. | 2027 |
| Media 2-Day Pass source | €0 | Media 2-Day Pass for journalists and media representatives; application-based accreditation. | 2027 |
How founders get in
TechBBQ describes itself as a founder-focused platform connecting startups and scaleups with investors, corporates and ecosystem players. It highlights curated matchmaking, pitch sessions, hands-on workshops, growth-focused programmes and actionable industry insights, shaped by its signature Danish hygge.
- For TechBBQ 2027, select the Startup 2-Day Pass if your company is early-stage and has no more than 50 employees. Register for priority access to the ticket release, then purchase the pass; the listed price is €299.
- To exhibit, apply separately to the Startup Showcase. Applications are free; selected startups pay the participation fee. The 2026 application deadline was extended to 2026-07-03; no 2027 deadline is stated.
- Use Brella to set up your profile and arrange one-to-one meetings before the summit. Accepted meetings receive a table in the Matchmaking Area. Register separately for side events; some are invite-only.
| Startup programme | TechBBQ 2027 Startup 2-Day Pass. Register through the organiser's Get Priority Access form, then purchase when tickets are released. source |
|---|---|
| Startup price | €299 (2027) source |
| Includes | Full two-day event access, including the exhibiting area, stage programme, Grill Sessions and rooms, event app with AI matchmaking, networking area, side events and official afterparty. Access to the exhibition area does not include a booth. |
| Eligibility | Early-stage companies with a maximum of 50 employees (2027). |
| Students | TechBBQ 2027 Talent 2-Day Pass: €139, for students, recent graduates (maximum 1 year since graduation) and job seekers. The ticket page says to apply. It includes two-day access, exhibiting area, stage programme, Grill Sessions and rooms, event app with AI matchmaking, networking area, side events and official afterparty. |
| Investor pass | Register for priority access through the organiser's ticket page, then purchase the appropriate pass when released. source |
| Investor eligibility | TechBBQ 2027 lists the Investor 2-Day Pass for VCs, LPs and institutional investors, and a Business Angel 2-Day Pass for individual and non-institutional investors. |
| Application required | No, tickets are purchased |
North Star Pitch; Life Science Pitch Competition; Deep Tech Pitch Competition. The organiser publishes 2026 winners and competition rules; 2027 deadlines are TBA or unstated.
| Prize | North Star winner (2026): Microsoft for Startups access, including up to $200,000 in credits, technical support and go-to-market opportunities. Life Science and Deep Tech first prizes (2026): 50,000 DKK (6,700 €) each; second and third places had no cash prize. The 2027 Life Science x Deep Tech page lists 50,000 DKK (€6,700) cash prizes for its Life Science and Deep Tech competitions. source |
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| Format | In 2026, North Star selected 10 European startups, each pitching for 3 minutes followed by 2.5 minutes of jury questions. Life Science and Deep Tech each selected 8 startups; each finalist pitched for 2 minutes followed by 3 minutes of jury Q&A. The organiser says selected pitchers received an event ticket; travel was not covered. 2027 application timing is TBA or unstated. |
| Eligibility | North Star (2026): European-headquartered, under 5 years old, launched MVP and website, and an independent company with its own software or connected hardware product. Deep Tech (2026): European, early-stage (less than €2M in funding), independent deep-tech startup with a validated concept, prototype or early scientific/technical proof of concept. Life Science (2026): European, independent early-stage life-science startup with less than €2M in funding and a validated concept or prototype. The organiser excludes consultancies, agencies, developers, marketing/advertising agencies and public companies from Deep Tech and Life Science. |
Winners
- Calibras (2026) — Microsoft for Startups access, including up to $200,000 in credits, technical support and go-to-market opportunities source
- Oasicare (2026) — 50,000 DKK source
- DigeHealth (2026) — 50,000 DKK source
Judges
- Yrjö Ojasaar, Pitch jury/panel member at Change Ventures source
- Andrus Oks, Pitch jury/panel member at Tera VC source
- Ivo Remmelg, Pitch jury/panel member at Superherocapital source
Meeting investors there
Founders can use Brella to find attendees, connect and request meetings before the event; accepted meetings are allocated a table in the Matchmaking Area. The organiser also describes curated investor-startup sessions and a Startup Catalogue shared with interested investors. Vicinity helps investors filter and find startups by investment focus. source
| Investors attending | 1,700+ investors (2026) source |
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| Matchmaking | Brella (official networking and event app); the organiser also describes Vicinity as its AI matchmaking tool for investor discovery. source |
| Formats | AI-assisted investor/startup discovery through Vicinity · One-to-one meetings booked in Brella · Curated investor-startup matchmaking sessions · Investor Lounge and investor-only events, including TechBBQ Investor Day and LP Forum |
| Meetings arranged | More than 6,000 meetings through the official event app (2026) source |
| Demo day | Yes |
Investor firms the organiser lists (2026 (completed edition: published outcomes, speakers, judges and partners); 2027 (next announced edition: 2027-09-08 to 2027-09-09, Bella Center Copenhagen))
Innovation District CopenhagenEIFOWEZEOHSBC Innovation BankingSpintop VenturesSuperSeedOWL VCAntlerredalpineShift4GoodRukam CapitalEmbankmentHeartcoreNovo Nordisk FoundationWorldfundFlorent.vcRockstartNordicNinjaDealroomFBVPSVAda VenturesMountside VenturesEIFAktive EjereF&PMazanti
Before you go: the hub's cold email to VCs playbook covers the pre-event outreach that fills a meeting calendar, and Causo matches your stage and thesis to the funds in its database so you know who to ask for a meeting.
Who speaks (2026 (completed edition: published outcomes, speakers, judges and partners); 2027 (next announced edition: 2027-09-08 to 2027-09-09, Bella Center Copenhagen))
- Jacob Lauritzen, CTO · Legora
- Hedda Båverud Olsson, CEO & co-founder · Lassie
- Fabrizio Del Maffeo, CEO & Co-Founder · Axelera AI
- Max Welling, Co-founder · CuspAI
- Meredith Whittaker, President · Signal
- James Hawkins, co-founder · PostHog
- Philipp Schröder, CEO & Co-Founder · 1KOMMA5°
- Luke Pappas, Partner · NEA
- Paul Rippon, Founder · Rippon Capital
- Bastian Hasslinger, Partner · Index Ventures
- Nora Cavani, Founder, CEO · Alba Health
- Rob Huckin, VP of Sales · Hebbia
- Maxim Romain, CEO & Cofounder · Dott
- Yoav Orlev, Chief Product Officer · Base44
- Sander Janca-Jensen, CEO & Founder · Flatpay
- Howard Wright, VP, Startup Ecosystem · NVIDIA
- Sebastian Johnson, Founder · Scaling Europe
- Jonathan Sanders, CEO & Co-Founder · Light
- Daria Stepanova, CEO · AIRMO
- Agnessa Pedersen, CEO · CEREBIONICS
- Atul Bhardwaj, Chief Digital & Technology Officer · The LEGO Group
- Sophia Bendz, Partner · Cherry Ventures
- Tuomas Artman, Co-founder & CTO · Linear
- Sabba Keynejad, CEO / Co Founder · VEED
- Tuomo Riekki, Co-founder & CEO · Zero
Full lineup: official speakers page.
Notable past speakers
- Anton Osika, CEO · Lovable (2025)
- Justina Chung, Partner · Bessemer Venture Partners (2025)
- Christyl Johnson, Deputy Associate Administrator at STMD, NASA Headquarters · NASA Headquarters (2025)
- Alejandro Matamala, Co-Founder & Chief Design Officer · Runway (2025)
- Pär-Jörgen Pärson, Partner · Northzone (2025)
- Eloa Guillotin, Co-Founder & CEO · Beyond Aero (2025)
- Victor Riparbelli, CEO & Co-Founder · Synthesia (2025)
- Kitty Mayo, CEO · Project Europe (2025)
- Meri Williams, CTO & Advisor · Pleo (2025)
- Ali Niknam, Founder & CEO · bunq (2025)
Sponsors and partners
Conqueror Partner 10
Pioneer Partner 11
Government partners: Erhvervsfremmebestyrelsen, Innovation Centre Denmark, European Innovation Council, Startup India / Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Government of India, City of Copenhagen (Københavns Kommune)
Full list: official partners page.
Startups there
20 startups in the 2026 Startup Showcase cohort · official startup directory
Alumni the organiser highlights
- SWÖM (2025) — North Star Pitch 2025 winner; the organiser said it earned a seat at Fundraising Bootcamp, valued at £10,000. source
Programme
| Tracks | BBQ Stage · Founders Stage · Tech Stage · Campfire Stage · Life Science & Deep Tech Stage source |
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| Side events | For 2026, the organiser described partner-hosted side events at venues around Copenhagen; some were invite-only and each required separate registration. Published examples included Founders Office Hours, the TechBBQ BioTech University Spinouts Discussion, the Nordic Industrial AI Hackathon winners announcement, and the official TechBBQ afterparty at ARCH. The 2027 side-event programme is not announced. |
| Awards | For the completed 2026 edition, published pitch awards included North Star Pitch (winner: Calibras; Microsoft for Startups access, including up to $200,000 in credits, technical support and go-to-market opportunities), Life Science Pitch (winner: Oasicare; first prize: 50,000 DKK (6,700 €)), and Deep Tech Pitch (winner: DigeHealth; first prize: 50,000 DKK (6,700 €)). The organiser says second and third places in Life Science and Deep Tech did not receive cash prizes. The 2027 Life Science x Deep Tech page lists 50,000 DKK (€6,700) cash prizes for each of its Life Science and Deep Tech competitions. |
| Call for speakers | For TechBBQ 2027, speaker suggestions are closed and speakers have not yet been announced. The 2026 FAQ allowed self-nomination through an organiser form; selection was at the programme team's discretion and was not guaranteed. |
| Volunteering | TechBBQ 2027 volunteer sign-up is closed. The organiser offers Long-Term Crew and Event-Day Crew roles, including production, check-in, info desk, stages, VIP lounges, side events and Grill Sessions. Volunteers must be at least 18 (2027) and commit to two shifts (2027). Benefits include main-event and afterparty access, a volunteer T-shirt, and meals and refreshments during shifts. Travel and accommodation are not covered. |
| Languages | English |
| Official app | Brella |
| Hashtag | #TechBBQ (edition-specific: #TechBBQ2026) |
Past editions, as published
| Edition | Dates | Attendees | Investors | Startups | Recap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 source | Aug 26–27, 2026 | 10,000+ attendees (2026) | — | North Star Pitch winner: Calibras; Life Science Pitch Competition winner: Oasicare (2026) | recap · video · photos |
| 2025 source | Aug 27–28, 2025 | 10,000+ attendees (2025) | — | 2,500+ startups (2025); 280+ scaleups (2025) | recap · video |
| 2013 source | May 7, 2013 | 300+ attendees (2013) | — | — | recap |
| 2024 source | — | 8,000+ attendees (2024) | — | 2,100+ startups (2024); 300+ scaleups (2024) | recap |
| 2023 source | — | 7,500+ attendees (2023) | — | — | recap |
| 2022 source | — | 6,400+ attendees (2022) | — | — | recap |
| 2021 source | — | 5,000+ attendees (2021) | — | — | recap |
| 2020 · Online · Held fully digitally because of COVID-19 (2020). source | — | 2,600+ attendees (2020) | — | — | recap |
| 2019 source | — | 8,000+ attendees (2019) | — | — | recap |
| 2018 source | — | 6,000+ attendees (2018) | — | — | recap |
| 2017 · Moved to a larger venue in Copenhagen (2017). source | — | 4,000+ attendees (2017) | — | — | recap |
| 2016 source | — | 2,500+ attendees (2016) | — | — | recap |
| 2015 source | — | 1,000+ attendees (2015) | — | — | recap |
| 2014 source | — | 600+ attendees (2014) | — | — | recap |
Cities: Copenhagen (2013–2026; venues changed within the city)
Who attends
| Geography | More than 60 countries represented (2026) source |
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| Roles | Founders, Investors, Corporates, Researchers, Policy & government, Press |
Official links and socials
Apply
Travel & apps
Prepare for it
- How to cold email VCs — book the meetings before you land.
- The 12-slide seed deck — what to have ready when a partner says "send me the deck".
- Pitch Deck Roaster — a slide-by-slide pass before you submit to North Star Pitch; Life Science Pitch Competition; Deep Tech Pitch Competition. The organiser publishes 2026 winners and competition rules; 2027 deadlines are TBA or unstated..
- Accelerator deadlines — the application windows that open around the event.
Sources
Every fact above was read from one of these official pages on Oct 7, 2026:
- techbbq.org
- invitation.techbbq.dk
- techbbq.dk
- techbbq.dk/about-us
- techbbq.dk/about-us; https://techbbq.dk/deeptechday/; https://www.facebook.com/TechBBQ/posts/techbbq-2026-is-over-now-we-start-building-2027thousands-of-people-helped-create/1513443860809557
- techbbq.dk/buy-tickets
- techbbq.dk/event-guide
- techbbq.dk/faq
- techbbq.dk/history
- techbbq.dk/investors
- techbbq.dk/media
- techbbq.dk/north-star-pitch
- techbbq.dk/north-star-pitch
- techbbq.dk/partners
- techbbq.dk/pictures-2026
- techbbq.dk/program2026
- techbbq.dk/speakers
- techbbq.dk/speakers
- techbbq.dk/startup-program
- techbbq.dk/startups
- techbbq.dk/techbbq-code-of-conduct
- techbbq.dk/theme
- facebook.com/TechBBQ
- facebook.com/TechBBQ/photos/%F0%9D%90%96%F0%9D%90%9E-%F0%9D%90%A1%F0%9D%90%9A%F0%9D%90%AF%F0%9D%90%9E-%F0%9D%90%A8%F0%9D%90%AE%F0%9D%90%AB-%F0%9D%90%93%F0%9D%90%9E%F0%9D%90%9C%F0%9D%90%A1%F0%9D%90%81%F0%9D%90%81%F0%9D%90%90-%F0%9D%9F%90%F0%9D%9F%8E%F0%9D%9F%90%F0%9D%9F%94-%F0%9D%90%8B%F0%9D%90%A2%F0%9D%90%9F%F0%9D%90%9E-%F0%9D%90%92%F0%9D%90%9C%F0%9D%90%A2%F0%9D%90%9E%F0%9D%90%A7%F0%9D%90%9C%F0%9D%90%9E-%F0%9D%90%8F%F0%9D%90%A2%F0%9D%90%AD%F0%9D%90%9C%F0%9D%90%A1-%F0%9D%90%82%F0%9D%90%A8%F0%9D%90%A6%F0%9D%90%A9%F0%9D%90%9E%F0%9D%90%AD%F0%9D%90%A2%F0%9D%90%AD%F0%9D%90%A2%F0%9D%90%A8%F0%9D%90%A7-%F0%9D%90%B0%F0%9D%90%A2%F0%9D%90%A7%F0%9D%90%A7%0A%20%20%0A%20%20%20
- facebook.com/TechBBQ/posts/%F0%9D%90%96%F0%9D%90%9E-%F0%9D%90%A1%F0%9D%90%9A%F0%9D%90%AF%F0%9D%90%9E-%F0%9D%90%A8%F0%9D%90%AE%F0%9D%90%AB-%F0%9D%90%93%F0%9D%90%9E%F0%9D%90%9C%F0%9D%90%A1%F0%9D%90%81%F0%9D%90%81%F0%9D%90%90-%F0%9D%9F%90%F0%9D%9F%8E%F0%9D%9F%90%F0%9D%9F%94-%F0%9D%90%83%F0%9D%90%9E%F0%9D%90%9E%F0%9D%90%A9-%F0%9D%90%93%F0%9D%90%9E%F0%9D%90%9C%F0%9D%90%A1-%F0%9D%90%8F%F0%9D%90%A2%F0%9D%90%AD%F0%9D%90%9C%F0%9D%90%A1-%F0%9D%90%82%F0%9D%90%A8%F0%9D%90%A6%F0%9D%90%A9%F0%9D%90%9E%F0%9D%90%AD%F0%9D%90%A2%F0%9D%90%AD%F0%9D%90%A2%F0%9D%90%A8%F0%9D%90%A7-%F0%9D%90%B0%F0%9D%90%A2%F0%9D%90%A7%F0%9D%90%A7%0A%20%20%0A%20%20%20
- instagram.com/p/DN5cU3nkfPH
- instagram.com/techbbqdk
- linkedin.com/company/techbbq
- threads.com/@techbbqdk
- youtube.com/c/TechBBQ
- x.com/TechBBQ
TechBBQ: frequently asked
When is TechBBQ 2027?
TechBBQ 2027 runs Sep 8–9, 2027 at Bella Center Copenhagen, Copenhagen, according to the organiser's published dates.
How much does TechBBQ cost?
Published ticket prices run €0–€999 (2027; includes the application-based €0 Media 2-Day Pass and the €999 Investor 2-Day Pass).. Startups: TechBBQ 2027 Startup 2-Day Pass. Register through the organiser's Get Priority Access form, then purchase when tickets are released. (€299 (2027)).
How do startups get into TechBBQ?
TechBBQ 2027 Startup 2-Day Pass. Register through the organiser's Get Priority Access form, then purchase when tickets are released. Eligibility as published: Early-stage companies with a maximum of 50 employees (2027).
How many investors attend TechBBQ?
The organiser reports 1,700+ investors investors for the 2026 edition. Founders can use Brella to find attendees, connect and request meetings before the event; accepted meetings are allocated a table in the Matchmaking Area. The organiser also describes curated investor-startup sessions and a Startup Catalogue shared with interested investors. Vicinity helps investors filter and find startups by investment focus.
What is North Star Pitch; Life Science Pitch Competition; Deep Tech Pitch Competition. The organiser publishes 2026 winners and competition rules; 2027 deadlines are TBA or unstated.?
TechBBQ's pitch competition. Prize as published: North Star winner (2026): Microsoft for Startups access, including up to $200,000 in credits, technical support and go-to-market opportunities. Life Science and Deep Tech first prizes (2026): 50,000 DKK (6,700 €) each; second and third places had no cash prize. The 2027 Life Science x Deep Tech page lists 50,000 DKK (€6,700) cash prizes for its Life Science and Deep Tech competitions.. Eligibility: North Star (2026): European-headquartered, under 5 years old, launched MVP and website, and an independent company with its own software or connected hardware product. Deep Tech (2026): European, early-stage (less than €2M in funding), independent deep-tech startup with a validated concept, prototype or early scientific/technical proof of concept. Life Science (2026): European, independent early-stage life-science startup with less than €2M in funding and a validated concept or prototype. The organiser excludes consultancies, agencies, developers, marketing/advertising agencies and public companies from Deep Tech and Life Science.
How big is TechBBQ?
More than 10,000 attendees attendees (2026), 1,000+ startups startups, from More than 60 countries represented countries, per the organiser.