DogBuddy is Europe's leading and largest online community of dog lovers. We help to connect dog owners with local and reliable dog sitters, providing a comfortable and caring home from home for your pooch while you're away. DogBuddy has now grown to be Europe’s leading online dog sitting and home dog boarding community, offering one of the first “airbnb style services” for dogs in the UK, Spain, Italy, France, Germany, Sweden and Norway.

Hardware Startup Finland ry is a non-profit organisation that brings together hardware entrepreneurs and HW-oriented people in Finland. Our most important events are meetups, during which people get to know each other, share ideas, get feedback and help and hear talks from international speakers. We want to build a thriving hardware community and support people with their wild dreams of building physical products. Let's make Finland the HW-hub of Northern Europe together!

Jobba med en av Sveriges mest populära startups att jobba på i Sverige (enligt thehub.io 2021). Gaddr är ett innovationshus som verkar inom branscherna Tech & Innovation, AI, EdTech, Digital Agency & Media och CoWorking i Stockholm sedan 2016. Vi ett team på 10 heltidspersoner som älskar teknik, tillväxt och innovation, och det tror vi att du också gör. En mix av programmerare, designer, marknadsförare och studio-personer.

Arctic Arms is a Swedish defence-tech startup building the next generation of realistic force-on-force training systems for military, law-enforcement and security organisations. Today, many training systems rely on lasers, static targets or expensive marking ammunition. These solutions often fail to reproduce the physical consequences, stress, movement and decision-making of a real armed confrontation. As a result, organisations may train tactics and behaviours that do not fully transfer to real-world operations. We are developing an integrated system consisting of a modular projectile-based training weapon platform, a patented training projectile and TRACE — our portable data and analytics platform for real-time tracking, hit detection, sensor fusion and after-action review. Our goal is to make high-realism training safer, more measurable, more mobile and more cost-efficient. TRACE enables organisations to understand not only who was hit, but why, where and when tactical failures occurred — and to measure improvement over time across teams, scenarios and critical locations. Our mission is simple: Train real. Perform anywhere.

We connect travelers with locals who guide, plan, and assist with every step of your journey. TLAMA is developing a two-sided travel marketplace to help independent travelers solve the problem of generic, AI-generated trip planning with real human expertise instead. Verified local guides — "lamas" — plan each trip upfront with mapped locations tailored to the traveler, then stay reachable via WhatsApp throughout the journey to answer questions, adjust plans, and share local knowledge no algorithm has. Lamas sell their availability and expertise, not billable hours, and keep 90% of every booking, with 9% funding platform operations and 1% going to 1% for the Planet — turning travel into a source of income for locals and a source of genuine connection for travelers.

Maranics builds a platform that digitalizes operational workflows in complex, regulated industries. Where data was previously lost, scattered across silos, or trapped in manual processes, Maranics creates a single connected layer capturing what matters, routing it in real time, and delivering accurate, contextual data directly to the systems that need it.

CYVI offers businesses seamless protection and insurance against cyber risks with a cutting-edge, automated solution. In just under 2 minutes, companies can get protected and insured, making it accessible for businesses. For less than the cost of a daily coffee, you can safeguard your business and keep cybercriminals at bay. With CYVI, staying secure has never been easier or more affordable.

GoWest — Nordic Venture Capital Forum GoWest is one of the Nordics’ leading venture capital forums for startups, scale-ups, investors, and ecosystem leaders focused on the future of innovation and industry. Hosted in Gothenburg, Sweden, GoWest brings together founders, venture capitalists, angel investors, corporations, universities, policymakers, and talent from across Europe to accelerate the growth of ambitious technology companies — from pre-seed to Series A and beyond. At the intersection of deep tech, industrial transformation, sustainability, and entrepreneurship, GoWest reflects the unique strengths of West Sweden: a region shaped by world-leading industry, engineering excellence, and an increasingly dynamic startup ecosystem. A MEETING PLACE FOR FOUNDERS, INVESTORS AND FUTURE INDUSTRIES GoWest exists to create meaningful connections between startups and capital. Over the course of several days, we facilitate high-quality matchmaking between founders and investors while also creating a platform for discussions around the future of European innovation, competitiveness, and technology leadership. The conference focuses especially on sectors where Europe — and the Nordics — have the potential to lead globally: Deep tech Climate tech Mobility and automotive innovation AI and emerging technologies Life science and health innovation Energy and electrification Industrial transformation Space and frontier technologies University spinouts and research commercialization GoWest is designed not only as an event, but as a catalyst for long-term collaboration between startups, investors, universities, corporations, and public stakeholders. WHAT HAPPENS AT GOWEST? GoWest combines structured investor matchmaking with inspiring stage content, networking opportunities, curated side events, and ecosystem-building activities.The conference includes: Startup-investor matchmaking Pitch sessions and founder showcases Investor programs and LP activities Keynotes and panel discussions Policy and innovation forums Workshops and breakout sessions Community gatherings and side events Networking experiences across Gothenburg Every year, hundreds of startups and investors participate in curated meetings designed to create real business opportunities and long-term relationships. A PLATFORM FOR THE NORDIC INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM GoWest is built around collaboration. We work closely with incubators, science parks, universities, accelerators, investors, corporations, and public organizations across the Nordics and Europe to strengthen the region’s innovation ecosystem. The conference is founded by Chalmers University of Technology and the University of Gothenburg and developed together with ecosystem partners who share a vision of building globally competitive technology companies from Europe. WHY VOLUNTEER AT GoWest? GoWest is powered by people who are passionate about innovation, entrepreneurship, technology, and building meaningful experiences. As a volunteer, you become part of an international community working at the center of the Nordic startup and investment ecosystem. This is an opportunity to: Build experience in event production and international conferences Meet founders, investors, and industry leaders Expand your professional network Gain insight into startups, venture capital, and innovation Develop communication, coordination, and operational skills Work alongside an ambitious and welcoming team Get behind-the-scenes access to one of the Nordics’ leading tech events We welcome students, young professionals, international talent, and anyone curious about startups, innovation, events, and community building. Whether your interests are within business, tech, operations, communication, hospitality, partnerships, or entrepreneurship, GoWest offers a dynamic environment where you can learn, contribute, and grow.

TASS er en norsk markedsplass hvor privatpersoner og bedrifter enkelt kan kjøpe og selge varer og tjenester. Plattformen er utviklet for å gjøre handel tryggere, enklere og mer tilgjengelig for alle. På TASS kan du legge ut annonser innen en rekke kategorier – som kjøretøy, eiendom, elektronikk, båter, tjenester og mye mer. Målet vårt er å gi brukere en moderne og brukervennlig plattform hvor annonsering er enkelt, effektivt og tilgjengelig for alle. Vi jobber kontinuerlig med å forbedre plattformen gjennom bedre sikkerhet, smartere søk og funksjoner som hjelper kjøpere og selgere å finne hverandre raskere. TASS fokuserer også på å forebygge svindel og skape et tryggere annonsemarked. Vår visjon er å bygge en åpen og brukervennlig markedsplass hvor mennesker kan handle lokalt, bærekraftig og trygt.

Bind is the AI-native contract automation platform used by organizations like Slush to get deals from handshake to signed agreement without the delays that kill momentum. Our AI Contract Agent drafts contracts from emails, sales notes, or call transcripts — then handles the negotiation autonomously, resolving redlines, answering counterparty questions, and enforcing your company's playbook rules at every step. Instead of waiting days for legal review or losing deals to slow back-and-forth, sales teams can send a contract the moment commitment is highest and let Bind's agent manage the rest. Every draft, review, and negotiation follows your organization's rules automatically through customizable playbooks and templates. Bind also gives teams full visibility into their contract portfolio — surfacing key terms, clauses, obligations, and risks in seconds. Track renewals before they become problems, search across your entire contract library with AI-powered search, and close the gap between signature and revenue. Built for in-house legal teams, sales organizations, consultancies, recruitment agencies, and event organizers, Bind replaces the manual contract workflow with an intelligent system that gets deals signed faster — so your team can focus on selling, not paperwork.

We're builders who love teaching what we do. Vibelabs helps everyone become builders, teaching people with no coding experience how to build software and tools with AI. Nearly 1,000 people have gone through our programs, including teams from Telenor, OBOS, Mesta, and other leading Norwegian organizations. We partner with StartupLab to bring AI skills to corporate innovators and early-stage founders. But we don't just teach, we build. We launch our own ventures, and help founders, operators, and small teams turn ideas into real, scalable products. Combining AI-native workflows, rapid prototyping, and modern product thinking, we move fast without cutting corners. From early MVPs to production-ready platforms, we focus on execution, clarity, and momentum. The barrier to building software just dropped to near zero. Companies that get this will move faster. People who get this will have a massive edge. We're here to make sure as many as possible get there, practically, not theoretically.

Odins.ai is an Marketing SaaS platform built for companies and marketing teams who needs a clear link between marketing spend and business outcomes. It’s designed for teams that want to move beyond last-click attribution, understand true incremental impact, and confidently invest across the full funnel. Using machine-learning models, Odins automatically connects sales and paid marketing data, enabling continuous forecasting and scenario planning.

Ventura Brands Oy is a Finnish ecommerce company founded in 2019. We’ve built several global consumer brands, served over 200,000 customers worldwide, and sell our products on Amazon and our own Shopify store (DTC). Right now, we’re focused on scaling our fastest-growing brand, Silvery®, in the U.S. market. Silvery is a premium bedding brand using patent-pending silver-infused technology that helps hot sleepers stay cool, clean, and comfortable. The brand is growing rapidly and gaining international attention. In 2025, we are on track to double our revenue compared to last year, and we’re now strengthening our team to support this growth.

About Omika AI ApS Omika AI is a Danish digital solutions company that helps businesses build websites, applications, and online tools while integrating AI where it can add real value. We combine modern web development with smart, practical AI applications to make digital products more efficient, interactive, and user-friendly. Our mission is to help businesses leverage technology in a way that works for them, saving time, improving workflows, and delivering better experiences for their customers. So, what problems are we solving? A lot of businesses struggle to keep up with the digital demands of today. Building websites, applications, and digital workflows can be complex, time-consuming, and expensive. Additionally, while AI can improve efficiency and functionality, most companies don’t have the expertise to implement it effectively. We at Omika AI solve these problems by providing end-to-end digital solutions. We design, build, and implement websites and applications with AI enhancements where they make sense. This allows businesses to focus on their core activities without worrying about the technical complexities of web development or AI integration. Why do we use AI to solve these problems? We started Omika AI because we believe technology should make work and digital interactions easier, not more complicated. Businesses should be able to take advantage of modern tools, including AI, without needing a team of experts in-house. Our vision is to empower companies to achieve more through technology. By combining web development expertise with smart AI integrations, we help organizations streamline operations, engage users more effectively, and focus on what matters most.

VyPack AB is a provider of specialized packaging solutions. The company works with customized, structurally developed packaging that supports both functional requirements and brand alignment across different use cases. VyPack offers end-to-end support throughout the packaging lifecycle, from structural development to production coordination and logistics. Through a flexible production model and a network of manufacturing partners, the company enables scalable packaging solutions with adaptable order volumes and efficient lead times.