ARCTIC15 – 15th Year Anniversary
15 YEARS. THOUSANDS OF STORIES.
Over the past 15 years:
- Thousands of startups have pitched, met their first investors, or refined their vision at ARCTIC15
- Thousands of investors have sourced deals, discovered new markets, and backed future category leaders
- Countless partnerships and investment deals have started with a single meeting at our tables
What started as a small, founder-driven gathering in the Nordics has grown into one of the most appreciated and trusted startup–investor focused events in Europe. And yet, the heart of ARCTIC15 has stayed the same: real conversations, real opportunities, real outcomes.
ARCTIC15 has been there at the beginning of those journeys. We have thousands of stories from 15 years
What’s New at ARCTIC15?
For over a decade and a half, ARCTIC15 has connected thousands of startups with investors and corporates, helped early-stage teams take their first international steps, and enabled cross-border collaboration across the Nordics, Baltics, and beyond.
Now entering its 15th edition, ARCTIC15 honors that legacy while pushing the boundaries of what a startup conference can be. It’s more than an event — it’s a launchpad for new ideas, bold collaborations, and real results. This is where startups meet investors, partnerships take shape, and ambition turns into action.
And in 2026, we’re taking that energy even further — transforming how innovation is experienced at ARCTIC15.
A New Way to Experience Innovation at Experience Zone
Designed to bring innovation to life, this curated environment will allow attendees to experience ideas, technologies, and solutions in a separated, dedicated area at Kaapelitehdas, not just hear about them.
Details will be revealed later, but one thing is clear: this will redefine how startups, partners, and technologies are discovered at ARCTIC15.
Honoring the Top 100 Innovators Shaping Tomorrow
New for 2026, ARCTIC15 presents the Top 100 Innovations, a celebration of the most impactful and promising startups, products, and technologies shaping the future.
Recognized for their creativity, traction, and potential, these companies represent the very best of the entrepreneurial spirit.
From this distinguished group, the Top 30 startups will take the main stage to pitch their vision live gaining exposure to investors, partners, and media from across the globe.
Together, the Top 100 define what’s next for innovation and growth.
Deal Room & Matchmaking
At its core, ARCTIC15 is about outcomes.
The Deal Room and matchmaking experience is further enhanced for the 15th edition:
❒ Smarter investor–startup matching
❒ Deeper profile data and intent‑based meetings
❒ More structured opportunities to move from conversation to collaboration
Whether you are raising, investing, or exploring partnerships, ARCTIC15 is designed to maximize the value of every meeting.
Speed Networking
Fast-paced, curated one-on-one meetings designed to maximize meaningful connections in a short amount of time.
Speed Networking enables rapid discovery, unexpected matches, and efficient use of time for startups, investors, and partners alike.
Startup Village & Partner Pavilions
A vibrant and dynamic floor experience where innovation is visible and accessible.
Welcome to the Startup Village, where the action happens. This vibrant hub brings together startups, investors, and partners for two days of hands-on discovery, networking, and collaboration.
Together with the Partner Pavilions, it turns the ARCTIC15 ecosystem into a living, breathing experience, where innovation is visible, accessible, and truly comes to life.
