Bridge between ideas and capital
Where startups meet investors — and conversations turn into investments
A meeting place for startups, investors and innovators
Bridge Between Ideas and Capital
Where startups meet investors — and conversations turn into investments
Poland doesn't lack great ideas — it lacks bridges between startups and capital. That's why Startup Festival is not just a stage and pitch decks. It's an entire preparation process that makes every conversation meaningful.
What Makes Startup Festival Unique
Quality Selection
Only startups with real growth potential
Preparatory Program
Workshops, mentoring, feedback from investors
Speed Dating & 1:1 Networking
Conversations that lead to decisions
Panels and Expert Sessions
Practice, not theory
Year-Round Activity
Mentoring, online meetups, closed community
Submit your startup to Startup Festival Wrocław
We're recruiting growth-ready teams to pitch live in Wrocław. Tell us about your product, team and traction and we'll follow up with the next steps.
Investor-ready prep program before the festival
1:1 mentoring and feedback from industry experts
Pitch live on stage in front of VC funds
We accept submissions until November 24 at 11:59 PM
Who Is It For?
Startup Festival connects startups, VC funds and innovation leaders
For Startups
Secure funding and refine your offer
- Preparatory program for investor meetings
- Access to mentors and industry experts
- Networking with VC funds and investors
For Investors
Find verified projects ready for investment
- Access to verified, prepared startups
- Real investment opportunities with quality selection
- Networking with other funds and corporations
For Partners
Co-create the space for Polish innovation growth
- Visibility as an innovation development partner
- Access to the startup ecosystem
- Collaboration in building the community
Agenda
Event opening
Welcome participants, intro.
Networking start
Casual conversations, first connections.
Opening presentation
*Searching or finding? — searching by eliminating vs finding by connecting*
Guest welcome by Ace Of Space
A few words about the venue.
Coffee break (mini-talk)
Networking, coffee, casual chat.
Pitch session — part 1
Startup presentations + Q&A.
Coffee break
Break and matchmaking — round 1.
Pitch session — part 2
Second round of meetings.
Networking break
Bites and matchmaking — round 2.
Panel 1
“People first: foundations of a modern startup” Focus on people in the age of AI.
Panel 2
“From garage to global” — stories of local companies and successes of Wrocław founders. What does life look like after an exit?
Networking and matchmaking
Recap and thanks.
End of event
Official closing.
Our Speakers
Meet the experts who will share their knowledge and experience
Aleksandra Niewiadomska
CEO
the find
Piotr Kłodnicki
Founder
Stealth VC
Radek Miszczak
Co-Founder
NanoSci
Wojtek Blazalek
Co-Founder
Blazalek.com
Walery Kusznirski
CEO, Growth Hacker
MojaFirma.org
Marek Aureliusz
CEO
Open.Art
Magda Witkowska
Coach
Independent Consultant
Prot Haładaj
Designer & Owner
ModiModi
Michał Wojda
CEO
Lion's Bridge
Grzegorz Trubiłowicz
CEO
TPP Emperium
Radek Paklikowski
Founder
Angel Investor
Adrian Czyczerski
CEO
MeetingApplication.com
Marcin Sulikowski
Founder & CEO
Naturaily
Partners and Sponsors
Thank you to our partners for supporting the event
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Email: hello@startupfestival.pl
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