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.

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.

Program:

11:00–11:30 - Arrival & Networking

Open networking with facilitated introductions.

11:30–11:40 - Welcome

11:40–12:10 - Conversation

European Tech Sovereignty: Investing in Europe’s Technological Independence and Security.
A Conversation Between Colin Brown, Spark Mind Capital & Anders Thorup-Jensen, Managing Director, Head of Transformative Investments & Platform

12:10–13:10 - Networking Lunch

Hosted table discussions with assigned seating.

13:15–13:45 - Conversation

Different Bets: New Approaches to Venture Investing.
A Conversation Between Tine Marie Kjærgaard Lindgreen, Seed Capital, Christoffer H. Malling, Second Foundation Ventures & Trine Hoffensetz Winther, DanBAN

13:45–14:00 - INCUBA Awards

Investor of the Year & Startup of the Year.

14:00–14:45 - Networking Coffee

Hosted networking with assigned tables.

14:45 - Departure Townhall

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.

Aarhus Townhall begins at 5:00 PM in Turbinehallen, bringing together founders, investors, and the wider startup ecosystem for networking and an after-party. Participation in Aarhus Townhall requires a separate registration.

Moderator: Dominika Wilinska, Head of Investments at Startup Aarhus

Guiding us through Aarhus Investor Summit 2026 is Dominika Wilinska, who will host the afternoon and connect the conversations, perspectives and people throughout the programme.

Dominika leads investor relations and deal flow at Startup Aarhus and works closely with both early-stage founders and investors in Denmark and internationally.