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Check out the latest news about Upstream Festival.

What will 2025 bring for Europe’s startup ecosystem?

In an era defined by relentless innovation and pressing global challenges, the European startup ecosystem stands at a critical juncture.

Join the NL Startup Competition

Pre-registration for the NL Startup Competion is open! Take your startup to the next level, participate in the second edition of the NL Startup Competition and pitch your startup for prize money, a valuable network and knowledge.

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.

Finalists of the first NL Startup Competition

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.

Randstad collaborates with student platform Minite

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.

Rotterdam investeert in UNIIQ

Zuid-Holland, RVO en de stichting HEID investeren mee: er komt nog eens 10 miljoen euro beschikbaar voor innovatieve startups. De gemeente Rotterdam stelt € 2,6 miljoen beschikbaar voor proof-of-conceptfonds UNIIQ.

€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.

Investors worth €12 Billion 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