We welcome Startups and Investors to an afternoon designed for real connections and dealflow at Smart Innovation Arena in Halden.

AI+ Investor & Startup Day is built for AI startups and investors to meet, pitch and connect — creating real investment opportunities. The day puts hand-picked AI startups on stage in front of investors, followed by short investor pitches and an extended open floor for 1:1 conversations, drop-in meetings and direct follow-up.

Agenda

• 13:00 – Doors open · arrival & coffee
• 13:15 – Intro & welcome
• 13:25 – Startup pitches (incl. shorter breaks)
• 15:00 – Investor pitches
• 15:15 – Break · setting up startup tables
• 15:30 – Open floor: 1:1 meetings, drop-in & startup tables
• 16:45 – Closing & next steps
• 17:00 – End · transport to Investor Dinner & Startup Social

What investors gain

• Curated dealflow: A focused afternoon with a hand-picked selection of AI startups, all pitching back-to-back
• Efficient meeting flow: Pre-booked 1:1s plus open drop-in time at startup tables
• Easy follow-up: Pitch decks distributed before and after the event

What startups gain

• Stage time that matters: A focused pitch in front of an investor-heavy room
• Investor pitches in the room: Hear directly from active investors what they look for and how they decide
• More shots on goal: Formal pitches plus an extended open floor for real conversations
• Warm follow-ups: Investors can request intros after the event — so momentum continues

The day in 3 parts

Part 1: Startup Pitches (ca. 90 min, in three groups with short breaks)

A curated selection of AI startups pitch back-to-back in three groups, with short coffee breaks between. Each pitch is short and sharp — designed to spark curiosity and start conversations that continue at the tables later.

Part 2: Investor Pitches (ca. 15 min)

A handful of investors take a few minutes each to introduce themselves, their fund and what they’re looking for.

Part 3: Open Floor (ca. 75 min)

This is where conversations turn into opportunities. Each startup gets a table; investors move around for pre-booked 1:1s and drop-in meetings. Parallel facilitated introductions keep the energy open for everyone.