Nominations Open for Benelux Tech Startups to Pitch to Investors
Eindhoven, Saturday 18 July 2026
Benelux tech startups can apply until 1 September 2026 to pitch at Eindhoven’s LEVEL UP 2026, where three finalists will present to 1,500 investors and experts.
A Gateway for Benelux Innovation
The upcoming LEVEL UP 2026 event, scheduled to take place on 28 September 2026 in Eindhoven, is set to serve as a premier gathering for the regional technology ecosystem [1][2]. The event is expected to attract approximately 1,500 attendees, including founders, venture capitalists, private equity investors, and innovation experts [1][3]. For early-stage tech and impact startups across the Benelux, this platform offers a vital opportunity to showcase their business models, expand their professional networks, and accelerate their funding rounds [1][2].
Strict Criteria and Strategic Growth
To ensure a high standard of competition, the LEVEL UP Awards 2026 are subject to strict eligibility guidelines. The awards are open to ambitious tech and impact startups based in the Benelux region that were founded on or after 1 January 2020 [1][2]. Eligible companies must have active products or services, whereas corporate spin-offs are excluded from participating [1]. Startups have until the application deadline of 1 September 2026 to submit their nominations [1][2].
Fostering Regional Collaboration and Impact
In addition to the main stage pitches, LEVEL UP 2026 will feature dedicated collaborative programming aimed at driving sustainable growth. The partners of the Startups for Society collaboration are set to host a portion of this year’s programme [2]. Working alongside the IMPACT-UP Kenniscoalitie voor Brabantse impact entrepreneurs, they will deliver two specialised workshops designed to help entrepreneurs scale their commercial operations while maximising their social and economic contributions [2].