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Upstream tracks

While the opportunity to connect with peers remains relevant for founders across all industries, Upstream puts a special focus on innovation happening in the the fields of Climate & Energy, Health and Port & Maritime. Together with our partners, these tracks will be shaped into relevant content, investors and founders present.

climate & energy

This track is for founders tackling the planet’s most urgent challenges through innovation: climate tech, energy transition, decarbonisation, circularity, clean energy storage, hardware innovations, smart grids, and beyond. We welcome incorporated startups and scale-ups with truly scalable, tech-driven solutions.

Perfect for investors seeking impactful, high-growth climate and energy ventures. Expect to connect with founders building technologies that accelerate sustainability, transform energy systems, and support Europe’s green transition.
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As a partner in the Climate & Energy track, you join a community shaping the technologies and solutions that will power a resilient, sustainable future. You’ll engage with curated startups, investors, corporates, and policymakers working on energy transition, decarbonisation, circularity, and climate innovation. This partnership amplifies your leadership in the green transition, showcases your long-term vision, and creates meaningful opportunities to collaborate on the climate solutions that Europe needs now.

Port & Maritime

This track is designed for founders and teams building innovative, scalable solutions that move the Port & Maritime world forward. You’re working on logistics optimisation, port automation, vessel technology, smart infrastructure, or data-driven supply chain innovations? then, we think this is your track. We welcome incorporated startups and scale-ups with a truly novel and scalable business model.

Ideal for investors looking for high-potential companies shaping the future of ports, logistics, and global trade. Expect deal flow across automation, sustainability, digital twins, AI-enabled operations, and next-generation mobility – solutions that can transform one of Europe’s busiest logistics hubs.

As a partner in the Port & Maritime track, Upstream connects you with highly curated startups, investors, and port leaders who are redefining global trade, automation, and sustainable logistics. It’s an opportunity to showcase your expertise, accelerate innovation in your sector, and strengthen the region’s role as a frontrunner in maritime technology and future-proof infrastructure.

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Health

This track brings together founders building groundbreaking health and life-science innovations. From digital health and biotech to med-tech, diagnostics, mental well-being, and preventative health solutions. We’re looking for incorporated startups and scale-ups with an innovative and scalable model capable of making meaningful impact across the health ecosystem.

A strong fit for investors focused on healthtech, biotech, deeptech applied to healthcare, and data-driven patient solutions. Expect to meet founders working at the intersection of technology, science, and public health, building the next generation of health innovation in Europe.

Becoming a partner in the Health track you’ll connect with pioneering founders, research-driven companies, impact investors, and forward-thinking hospitals and care institutions. This partnership is a powerful opportunity to highlight your commitment to better health outcomes, accelerate digital transformation, support emerging technologies, and drive collaboration across life sciences, med-tech, and digital health.

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