Updates

Check out the latest news about Upstream Festival.

October 21, 2024

ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY: LEAD THE FUTURE OF UPSTREAM FESTIVAL

We’re looking for 3 ambitious founders to take on pivotal roles in Program, Partnerships, and Production at Upstream this year, with the exciting prospect of stepping into full leadership by 2026.

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May 7, 2024

These are the finalists of the first NL Startup Competition competing for 10,000 euros

From over a hundred applications, sixteen startups have been selected to advance to the finals of the NL Startup Competition. They will pitch on May 29th before a jury of investors, experts, and entrepreneurs, competing for 10,000 euros.

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May 6, 2024

Randstad collaborates with student platform Minite to reach students

The platform that assists students in gaining relevant work experience through data-driven hiring and helps companies find valuable talent is entering into a partnership with Randstad to connect young talent with the business world.

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February 1, 2024

Rotterdam hosts European startup founders and investors at Upstream to drive innovation for a future proof economy

Up!Rotterdam and more than 50 public and private partners are organizing the fifth edition of the Upstream Festival on May 28 and 29, 2024. This event brings together more than 2,000 founders of startups and scale-ups, investors, corporates

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January 24, 2024

Rotterdam invests €2.6 million in investment fund Uniiq

Zuid-Holland, RVO, and the HEID foundation are co-investing: an additional 10 million euros are available for innovative startups. The municipality of Rotterdam is making € 2.6 million available to Proof-of-concept fund UNIIQ.

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January 17, 2024

House of Capital: €12 Billion In Managed Assets Present

Rotterdam will host Upstream Festival from May 23-25, 2023, offering diverse business activities, including Capital Wednesday on May 24th, connecting startups with over €12B in managed assets.

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January 15, 2024

Investors worth €12 Billion Meet Startups At Rotterdam Festival

Rotterdam's Upstream Festival 2023, May 23-25, connects growing businesses to talent, buyers, and capital. Capital Wednesday, May 24, features 20+ investors with €12B+ in assets

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