Spinout Track

Bridging the spinout gap.

Every year, universities and research institutes make discoveries that could change the world, but only a tiny fraction of those become companies.

While the breakthroughs are there, access to funding and networks is a challenge for many. Slush is on a mission to solve it.

Our new Spinout Track connects research-driven teams with investors and helps turn discoveries into companies.

Curated activities

Science to Scale

Science to Scale is the flagship event of Slush's Spinout Track. It's built for pre-spinout research projects ready to turn inventions into scaling businesses. Hosted Day 1 at the largest side event venue.

The event consists of an exclusive launch of the European Spinout Report, a panel with stellar scientific founder-CEOs, a pitching session in front of 100+ deep tech investors, and face-to-face networking with the best deeptech VCs, research teams, universities, and research centers.

Stage pitching slots are limited and granted application-based.
Nominate to pitch

An investor committee consisting of Atlantic, Daphni, Maki.vc, and MITO Technology will select the most promising projects.

Pitch application deadline: Oct 4

Participants are carefully selected to ensure every person in the room is worth meeting.

Free to attend, but registration is required at Slush Activities.

European Spinout Forum

Built for the universities and research institutes shaping Europe's deep tech pipeline. Hosted Day 0, Nov 17, before Slush.

Following the Amsterdam edition in June, we are bringing Europe's tech transfer offices, universities and research institutes together for a working day on research commercialization, built around practical live discussion.

Built to establish trusted connections and tackle the IP transfer and equity dilution challenges holding back European spinouts from becoming strong investment cases.

The group is capped and curated, and we are in touch with select institutions. If you think your institution brings value to the room, request a spot at Slush Activities.

Visibility

Your research is world-class. Let the world see it.

Every university and research center bringing their research projects to Slush will be highlighted with their logo on this webpage below.

The number of confirmed entities is growing, and logos will be added at a continous basis.

Host a Slush Side Event

Bring your community to Slush Week.

Every year, our 600+ Side Events gather the global startup ecosystem together across Helsinki.

We invite universities and research institutes to be part of it. Whether you're planning a research- or spinout-focused roundtable, investor evening, showcase, or something entirely different, reach out to philipp.cordes@slush.org for support.