Chips Meet Capital - Nordic Chip Investor Event alongside Slush

Chips Meet Capital brings together semiconductor startups, scaleups, investors, corporates, and ecosystem leaders during Slush 2026.

Join us for an evening focused on the future of semiconductors and deep tech, featuring industry insights, startup pitches, and curated matchmaking opportunities. The event is designed to connect innovative companies with investors and partners who can help accelerate growth and commercialization.

Whether you're a founder, investor, corporate leader, or ecosystem stakeholder, this is an opportunity to build valuable connections within Europe's semiconductor ecosystem.

The event is organized by the Nordic Chip Collaboration (Business Finland, Business Sweden, and Innovation Norway, supported by Nordic Innovation) together with Finnish Chips Competence Centre (FiCCC).

Preliminary agenda

• 17:00 Registration & networking
• 17:15 Keynote & panel discussion
• 18:00 Startup pitching session
• 19:00 Matchmaking & networking reception
• 20:00 Event close

Calling Nordic semiconductor startups

Are you a Nordic semiconductor, photonics, quantum or deep-tech startup looking to connect with investors during Slush? Apply for the opportunity to pitch at Chips Meet Capital. As part of the selection process, 20 startups will be invited to present their pitch to an internal Nordic selection board. Following these pitch sessions, the board will select up to 12 startups to pitch live at the event in Helsinki.

Selected startups will have the opportunity to present their business to an audience of investors, industry leaders, and ecosystem stakeholders, followed by a short Q&A session.

 To be considered for the pitching opportunity, please include your pitch deck in PDF format when submitting your application.

 Please note that submitting an application does not automatically guarantee a pitching slot at the event.

Register early - capacity is limited

Places are limited and the event is curated, so we recommend registering as soon as possible. Please note that registration does not guarantee attendance. All registrations will be reviewed, and a confirmation will be sent to selected participants who match the event's target audience.

We look forward to welcoming founders, investors, and industry leaders to Chips Meet Capital during Slush 2026.