SLUSH 2025

Nov 19-20, 2025
Helsinki (Finland)

The most Founder-Focused Event on Earth

SLUSH2024
SLUSH 2025
Nov 19-20, 2025
Helsinki (Finland)
The most Founder-Focused Event on Earth
SLUSH2024
Helsinki (Finland)
The most Founder-Focused Event on Earth
In a nutshell

World's leading startup event

SLUSH is a not-for-profit organization on a mission to help and create founders to change the world. 

What began in 2008 as a 250-person gathering has grown into the world’s leading startup event. Each year, SLUSH brings together a carefully curated community of European startups, world-class investors, and top tech journalists at the  Helsinki Expo and Convention Center.Today, it stands as the largest venture capital gathering on the planet.

The doors to SLUSH 2025 will open on November 19th.

We're part of it

swisstech pavilion @ SLUSH 2025

Since 2017, Switzerland has been part of SLUSH and this year, the swisstech Pavilion is proud to showcase 21 groundbreaking Swiss startups driving innovation in Healthtech, Cybersecurity, ICT, AI & Robotics, and Cleantech.

📍 Find us at Messukeskus Helskinki Pavilion 7B6 — we look forward to meeting you!

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Global Deep Tech Battle logo

Global Deep Tech Battle

Switzerland, ranked #1 in innovation (Global Innovation Index), is powering the Global Deep Tech Battle (GDTB). 
 
This is your chance to take the stage at one of the world’s biggest tech events — SLUSH in Helsinki, November 19–20. 

Pitch live to an international jury and compete for cash prizes, visibility, and exclusive opportunities to scale your startup. 

👉 Join the battle!

They are with us

4QT

Cleantech

High-power hybrid-electric drivetrains for stronger, cleaner, and more cost-efficient construction equipment.

Bearmind

Healthtech

Helmet-integrated sensors and cognitive testing for brain injury prevention and performance in sports

Brightside AI

Cybersecurity

Protecting from AI cyberattacks and deepfakes before they happen

CCRAFT

ICT

CCRAFT's photonic chips take datacom, telecom, sensing and quantum optical systems to the next level with production-ready solutions.

E-Outdoor

AI / Robotics

From first step to summit, E-SKIMO powers your ascent, making ski touring more accessible, efficient, and exciting for today’s mountain adventurers

Enerdrape

Cleantech

Enerdrape turns underground spaces into renewable energy sources

fortyfour

Cleantech

fortyfour pioneers Direct Air Capture for Utilization. We capture CO2 directly from the air, turning the atmosphere into your supplier.

identic ai

ICT

AI that transforms e-commerce images and metadata into ready-to-use 3D and XR.

IMPLANZ AG

Healthtech

Predicting bone quality and implant stability before surgery — safer, faster treatments from dentistry to orthopedics.

Koralabs

AI / Robotics

AI assistant to automate agronomist workflows and farmer support

Manukai

AI / Robotics

Write Better CNC Programs, Faster.

MYNERVA

Healthtech

MYNERVA is a Swiss med-tech start-up using AI-driven non-invasive neurostimulation to treat diabetic neuropathy through a wearable device.

Pave space

AI / Robotics

PAVE Space enable last-mile satellite delivery, using its Kickstage to move multi-ton payloads from low Earth orbit to any orbit within 24 hours.

Perovskia Solar AG

Cleantech

A solar cell on every device!

Planeto

Cleantech

Plan smarter, power better! The cleantech SaaS for engineering next-gen heating networks.

ProSeed

Cleantech

ProSeed delivers energy savings, process efficiency, and decarbonization in industrial drying and sanitizing through a versatile microwave technology.

Provuu AG

Healthtech

PROVUU is a startup creating outdoor wearable technology with AR enhanced visibility XR goggles to see clearly in any condition

Resilient SA

Healthtech

AI-powered wellbeing coach helping organizations prevent burnout and boost employee performance.

Riverkin

Cleantech

High-res sensor networks for dynamic water monitoring, delivering actionable insights for global decision-making.

Seprify AG

Cleantech

Seprify produces and sells cellulose ingredients to the food, cosmetics and coatings market to enable customers safer and more sustainable products.

Swistor

Cleantech

Swistor develops next-generation hybrid energy storage systems that make power faster, more efficient, clean and sustainable.

Tethys Robotics

AI / Robotics

Automated inspection in rough waters.

Treeless AG

Cleantech

Microorganism-based cellulose materials for a sustainable future.

Vestir AI

AI / Robotics

At Vestir, we are recreating the in--store fashion fitting room experience, online

Voltiris

Cleantech

Solar energy for high-tech greenhouses – without compromise on crops

Watchibia AG

Lifestyle

Longevity strap brings health tracking to traditional watches — where Swiss elegance meets wearable innovation.

Ecosystems

Berninvest

Ecosystem

The Bern Economic Development Agency supports you with a wide range of services, financial contributions & infrastructure.

Canton Schwyz, Office for Economy

Ecosystem

Attractive location within the dynamic Zurich economic area, offering highly qualified workforce and low tax burden (companies & private individuals).

Economic Promotion Canton of Schaffhausen

Ecosystem

We support international companies looking to expand into Schaffhausen/Switzerland, offering free, tailor-made support to help you evaluate locations.

ESA BIC Switzerland

Ecosystem

The Swiss space incubator - launch ideas, push gravity!

Greater Zurich Area

Ecosystem

Connecting businesses to opportunities and ecosystems in Switzerland

Innovaud

Ecosystem

Innovaud is the innovation agency of Vaud/Switzerland, supporting startups, fostering growth, attracting investment in tech and high-growth sectors.

Kanton St.Gallen

Ecosystem

St.Gallen is Switzerland's startup lab – from the initial idea to international scale-up.

Lucerne Business

Ecosystem

Lucerne Business promotes Lucerne internationally as a prime business locatoin and supports global companies in establishing their Swiss presence.

Switzerland Innovation West EPFL

Ecosystem

Your gateway to the Swiss innovation ecosystem.

Investors

Spicehaus

Investor

Empowering Swiss startups to access global markets

Swisscom Ventures

Investor

Leading Swiss DeepTechVC.

VI Partners

Investor

Healthcare & Technology Venture Capital since 2001.