Join Us For Demo Day 2026!

On March 4th, A Grid is the place to be because Demo Day will be taking place. That's the place where the most promising startups and research projects will be showcasing their work to hundreds of attendees. Are you joining? Register now!
Promotional image for Aalto Startup Center's and A Grid's Demo Day. Picture in the backgorund being a man with VR facing and pointing to the left. In the center of the picture, Demo Day's logo

Demo Day is taking place in less than two weeks! We know we are really excited for you to see what we have been working on, are you excited?

This event, organized by Aalto Startup Center and A Grid, is the perfect opportunity to see the innovation that comes out of Aalto University and beyond. During the day, startups and research teams from our community set up to present their case for participants to examine and explore. In other words, our premises will be filled with founders and soon-to-be founders ready to present their work to anyone interested in knowing more.

Last year we had around 90 booths and over 700 people registered. The good thing is that everyone is welcome! Other founders, stakeholders, ecosystem players, students (from Aalto University or other universities!), mentors, interested people... You name it! Everyone is welcome, you just need to register.

Also, if the startup showcase is not enough for you, we also have a program going on at the same time. To develop the program, we joined forced with other players from the eocsystem such as XSTRYV, Wednesday, Aalto Founders' School, Esports Gambe Lab, and FiBAN. This last one taking care of the pitching competition being held in the morning of Demo Day.

Here are some practical tips to get the most out of Demo Day:

Aalto Startup Center accelerates the growth and success of early-stage startups, particularly those with a focus on high-tech and sustainable innovations. With almost 30 years of experience, we provide a supportive ecosystem that includes access to mentorship, funding networks, expert guidance, and tailored training. Join our vibrant community of like-minded entrepreneurs by applying to our Business Generator program.

A Grid is a startup community and one of Northern Europe’s largest centers for growth companies. We are home to nearly 150 startups, accelerators, such as the European Space Agency and Aalto Startup Center, as well as partners and established companies, like City of Espoo’s business services. We also serve as a vibrant space for entrepreneurial expertise, services and events. As part of the Aalto University campus we work as a gateway to the university’s international network of resources, talented students and cutting-edge research and infrastructure.

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