Start-Up Arena

The robotics and automation sector is a designated growth industry. This is reflected in the large number of exciting start-ups currently taking off in this segment – and in the reactions observed across the world of financing. An ever-increasing number of investors are focusing on innovative products and solutions in this highly dynamic sector. This makes it all the more important to match up potential cooperation partners, thus enabling the further development of ideas and prototypes to market maturity. automatica 2023 offers innovators and investors the perfect environment for this: Welcome to the Start-up Arena.

The automatica Start-up Arena offers an inspiring combination of industry expertise, financing know-how and sustainable start-up spirit. It is prominently located in Hall B4 and its open design is conducive to striking up conversations and exploring new partnerships.

At the exhibition level, it focuses on innovative newcomers looking to present their – primarily technological – solutions and prototypes at the leading exhibition for smart automation and robotics. The knowledge stage forms the very heart of the Start-up Arena where both start-ups and financial experts will get a chance to speak. Their presentations and pitches will convey all the information required to support lucrative collaboration right from the start. Who is in the audience? Experts from the world of start-ups, industry key players, financial analysts, equity investment companies, asset managers, banks, investors, entrepreneurs, as well as individual investors and interested visiting professionals. In brief: the ideal mix for stimulating and constructive exchange.

Expertise that pays off.

The event is backed by FundingBox, Europe’s Largest Deep Tech Funding Ecosystem, and the city of Odense, which is not only one of the up-and-coming robotics competence centers in Europe, but also looks back on many years of experience in the development and international networking of start-ups. Thus, the Start-up Arena offers companies and investors perfect networking opportunities at the pan-European level to initiate beneficial business partnerships.

Odense Investors' Summit

Together with Odense Robotics, FundingBox and Invest In Denmark, Odense Seed and Venture is hosting a 2.5-hour event. The program follows the classic Investor Summit setup, in a condensed version, with pitches from 15 pre-selected startups, insights into potential investments and enough opportunity for networking.

Learn more about the Odense Investor Summit