📍 Venue
Van Nelle Fabriek, Van Nelleweg, Rotterdam, Nederland
📅 Event Dates
21 May 2026 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM (CEST)
Website
About the Event
Upstream Festival 2026 is a community-driven startup festival designed to connect early-stage founders, investors, and innovators in one powerful ecosystem.
It serves as a platform where (pre-)seed startups find capital, partnerships, and growth opportunities, bringing together people who are building the future of business and technology.
Why Attend?
- Access funding opportunities
- Build high-value connections
- Learn from real startup experiences
- Explore collaborations across Europe
Who Should Attend
- Startup founders & co-founders
- Investors & venture capitalists
- Entrepreneurs & innovators
- Ecosystem builders & corporates
What to Expect
- Curated networking with founders & investors
- Investor matchmaking & startup pitching opportunities
- Founder stories, workshops & expert sessions
- Startup Roulette & interactive meetups
- Industry tracks: Climate, Health & Maritime innovation
Key Highlights
- Connects startups, capital, and opportunities in one place
- Focus on meaningful networking and real collaborations, not just talks
- Brings together founders, investors, corporates & changemakers from across Europe
- Strong emphasis on innovation and impact-driven businesses
🎟️ Ticket Price Details
- Startup / Scale-up Pass
125€ (excluding VAT)
For founders & startup teams (approval required) - Investor Pass
295€ (excluding VAT)
For active investors (approval required) - Attendee Pass
395€ (excluding VAT)
For professionals, corporates, agencies & public (approval required) - Student Pass
45€ (excluding VAT)
For students (approval required)
📌 Note:
- All tickets are subject to approval before confirmation
- Prices are excluding VAT, so final cost may be slightly higher
- Tickets are available via the official site of Upstream Festival 2026
🎟️ How to Book Tickets – Upstream Festival 2026?
1️⃣ Visit the Official Website www.upstreamfestival.com/tickets
2️⃣ Select Registration Type
3️⃣ Enter Details
4️⃣ Add Quantity & Continue
5️⃣ Complete Registration
6️⃣ Make Payment
7️⃣ Confirmation
Services & Benefits
Services
- Curated Networking – Connect with founders, investors, and industry leaders
- Investor Matchmaking – Pre-arranged meetings with relevant investors
- Workshops & Sessions – Practical insights from startup experts
- Startup Pitch Opportunities – Showcase your idea to potential funders
- Interactive Formats – Startup Roulette, roundtables & small-group discussions
- Industry Tracks – Focused sessions in Climate, Health & Maritime sectors
Benefits
- Access to Funding – Meet investors actively looking for startups
- High-Quality Connections – Build meaningful business relationships
- Growth Opportunities – Discover partnerships & scaling strategies
- Real Insights – Learn from successful founders and experts
- Global Exposure – Connect with international startup ecosystem players
- Action-Oriented Experience – Less theory, more real business outcomes
General Terms & Participation Conditions
- Tickets are personal & non-transferable (no resale without approval)
- No refund policy unless the event is cancelled by the organizer
- Rescheduled event → tickets remain valid
- Valid ticket & ID required for entry
- Organizer can deny entry for misconduct or safety reasons
- Under 18 not allowed (unless special permission)
- Photos & videos may be recorded and used for promotion
- Participation at your own risk (limited liability of organizer)
- Force majeure (e.g., pandemic, disaster) → event may change/cancel
- Code of conduct required – no harassment or inappropriate behavior
- Program/speakers may change without prior notice
- Personal data handled as per privacy policy (GDPR compliant)