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.

MOSSYFROG is a modern print-on-demand platform for personalised cards and invitations. We combine unique designs from independent creatives with technology and AI, making it easy for customers to create something personal, visually strong, and meaningful for life’s special occasions. MOSSYFROG is built for customers who value unique design, quality, and personality. Our ambition is to make MOSSYFROG Denmark’s preferred platform for personalised cards and invitations — known for design quality, innovation, and a modern customer experience that makes it easy to create something truly special. The platform is built on Shopify and integrated with one of the market’s most distinctive online design tools, making it possible to personalise designs directly in the browser.

If you work or live in the city, it can be hard to find peace when you open the windows for necessary ventilation but with SilentCurtains, it’s now possible. We create different products that allow in fresh air and light, without the sound. With an innovative sound reflection technology, we differ from the competitors that use sound dampening that often restricts air flow and daylight. With almost half a million homes affected by noise in Denmark and around 30.000 noise affected offices in copenhagen alone, the market needs innovation. Less noise, More wellbeing.

Innovx: The Autonomous Management Layer Innovx Management AB isn’t a traditional consultancy—we are an AI-Native Venture Engine. Based in Gothenburg, we are rebuilding the "back-office" and "middle-office" of the Swedish business landscape from the ground up using agentic workflows and high-leverage engineering. We don't "do" IT and Accounting. We automate the complexity of modern commerce so our partners can focus on pure creation. The Builder's Mandate In the old world, you managed people. At Innovx, you manage Agentic Systems. We are looking for "10x Architects" who understand that the future of Management Consulting is 10% PowerPoint and 90% Python, LLMs, and automated financial pipelines.

Atlas Well is on a mission to transform addiction care, with technology as leverage. We're committed to crafting digital tools and therapeutics that equip caregivers, clients and their loved ones with the resources they need to conquer addiction and thrive. First in line is our software-powered breathalyser for remote alcohol monitoring — designed to provide security, motivation, and the strength to resist drinking. Join us in building a future of sober habits.

Stronger Better You is a digital fitness platform with eight years of proven traction. The app is approved for wellness benefits and is already integrated with all major corporate wellness platforms in Sweden. Our mission is to make structured, high-quality training accessible, engaging, and personalized for both individuals and businesses. We are now entering an exciting growth phase, focusing on AI-driven personalization, advanced recommendations, and smart coaching features. We are looking for a technical co-founder or partner who wants to join as a shareholder and take the platform to the next level. This is a unique opportunity to combine app development, backend architecture, AI integration, and product strategy while being part of a company with an established user base and revenue. The role offers flexibility, the chance to build something scalable, and a path to meaningful equity ownership. If you’re passionate about technology, health, and AI, and want to help shape the future of digital fitness, this is the opportunity to join a proven concept with real growth potential.

Spoilme er en digital platform, der forbinder behandlere og kunder inden for beauty- og behandlingsbranchen. Vi gør det nemt for kunder at finde, booke og opdage behandlinger – særligt last-minute tider og eksklusive tilbud – mens behandlere får mulighed for at øge deres synlighed, optimere deres kalender og skabe mere omsætning. Vi er en ambitiøs startup / scale-up med fokus på teknologi, AI og automatisering, og vores mål er at blive den førende platform for beauty- og behandlingsbranchen

Nærwear develops physical, kinesthetic products that change how we relate to time. Time is visible everywhere — on our phones, computers, cars and watches — yet most of us experience it as pressure, distraction or background noise. Digital tools optimize productivity, but they rarely create awareness. We are solving the problem of disconnection from time. Instead of adding another screen, we remove it. Instead of constant information, we design intentional physical interaction. Our products make time tangible through touch and minimal interfaces, helping people become aware of how they spend their time rather than just tracking it. Our first product, STUND, is a screen-free, tactile timepiece. It does not compete with smartwatches; it offers an alternative. More physical products are in development, all built around the same principle: time should be felt, not just measured. We believe the future of meaningful hardware is not more digital noise, but better physical experiences.

Qfix offer a digital platform that seamlessly integrate the local tailors with e-tailers, advertising platforms and logistics providers, which have an enormous potential to enable circular business models while creating efficiency in the entire process. The textile industry is one of the most resource-intensive sectors globally and accounts for approximately 10 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. EU has identified textiles as one of the seven key product value chains that require increased circularity. Circular business models for clothing, such as secondhand sales, rental models, repair of worn garments, repair of reclaimed products, adjustments for better fit have been shown to significantly reduce environmental impact. The aims is to make the local tailors the hub of the circular transition by making existing repair services more accessible.

FusionFlow hjælper virksomheder med at få styr på deres data – og gøre dem klar til AI i praksis. Vi samler og integrerer data fra jeres systemer (fx ERP, CRM, produktion og filer), skaber et fælles “sandhedslag” med kontekst, struktur og governance, og gør det let at bruge i dashboards, automatisering og AI-assistenter/agents. Kort sagt: Agenten er UI’et. Datafundamentet er motoren. FusionFlow er laget der får det hele til at spille sammen.

Killer Kebab is a modern fast-casual food brand deeply in love with kebab. We make ours personal and unique in a world that expects more and more from the food it eats. The problem we are solving is simple but deeply rooted: kebab has become synonymous with low transparency, inconsistent quality, and shortcuts hidden behind speed and convenience. Consumers want fast food that feels honest, crafted, and worth trusting, but the category has largely failed to evolve. Killer Kebab exists to change that. From day one, we set out to prove that kebab can be both fast and uncompromising. We build our kebab from scratch, marinating our meat in-house every morning, making all sauces and falafel ourselves, baking sourdough flatbreads fresh to order, and frying every falafel only when it’s needed. We deliberately serve fewer options, focusing instead on quality, repeatability, and operational excellence. Our approach turns quality from something subjective into something systematic. By owning every critical step of production, we create a product that is consistent across locations while remaining deeply human and handcrafted. This operational model allows us to scale without losing what makes the brand special. Beyond the product, Killer Kebab is built as a brand-first company. With a strong visual identity, a bold tone of voice, and a loyal community, we are creating more than meals. We’re building emotional connection, cultural relevance, and everyday rituals around food that feels good to eat and good to believe in. Today, with multiple locations and a growing fan base, Killer Kebab is positioned to scale as a modern food brand that balances craftsmanship, efficiency, and personality. Our ambition is to set a new standard for fast-casual dining and prove that “fast” never has to mean careless. In short, we’re not just serving kebab. We’re rebuilding trust in fast food, one killer bite at a time.

We have invented a device that can deliver boiling water on any water tap just by turning on the water 3 times. We produce the device - a Boilr - ourselves and have a workshop in Copenhagen., Denmark. We have applied for a patent on the idea and, have all relevant approvals and have started selling the unit. Now we ware in early stages of a Marketing push and wants to explore the many ways.

Beacon is developing an AI-powered solution that automates the administrative part of compliance work. The system translates regulations and operational data into concrete actions and tasks, so operators get exactly the information they need at the right time, without manual paperwork or misinterpretations. Beacon is expected to reduce administrative workload by up to 70 percent, reduce the risk of fines and operational disruptions, and increase capacity per employee. The project thus strengthens the efficiency, safety, and competitiveness of maritime players in Denmark.

Privat-økonomi.dk er bygget med en klar mission: at gøre det nemt for private at få fuldt overblik over deres økonomi – på samme måde som virksomheder har gjort det i årevis med regnskabssystemer. I dag findes der mange værktøjer til budgetter, bankapps og regnskab for virksomheder, men meget få løsninger der samler hele den private økonomi ét sted. Privat-økonomi.dk lukker det hul. Platformen fungerer som et privat regnskabssystem, hvor brugere kan: - Få struktureret overblik over indtægter og udgifter - Følge deres økonomi over tid – ikke kun måned for måned - Arbejde systematisk med budgetter, kategorier og økonomiske beslutninger - Skabe et solidt fundament for opsparing, investering og fremtidig planlægning Fokus er ikke kun tal, men kontrol, forståelse og beslutningskraft i hverdagsøkonomien. Løsningen er i dag lanceret i Danmark, men er fra start bygget skalerbart med henblik på det skandinaviske og tyske marked.

TUYO is a Denmark-based specialty coffee and fine cacao project rooted in long-term relationships with coffee- and cacao-growing communities in Ecuador, and inspired by Nordic values around creativity, innovation, and sustainability. We are building a regenerative business that prioritizes transparency, fair collaboration, and high-quality products, while questioning extractive models within global value chains. Our approach is relational and place-based, centered on people, landscapes, and craft rather than scale. TUYO is currently in an early build phase, finalizing its first pilot specialty coffee line and preparing for an initial public launch moment in late February. Coffee is the immediate focus; fine cacao is part of the broader product vision and will be developed in parallel at a later stage. We work as a small, hands-on team with close collaborators across sourcing, quality, and production, and we value clarity, reliability, and care in how we build both products and partnerships.