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November 12th 2025
Scale-Up Europe
Where founders, investors and policymakers meet to shape Europe’s entrepreneurial future.
Held during Denmark’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union and directly following the SME Assembly, Scale-up Europe is a high-level conference that brings together Europe’s leading founders, investors, and policymakers for an afternoon of insight, dialogue, and collaboration.
As part of both European SME Week and Global Entrepreneurship Week, this event offers a unique opportunity to explore how Europe can better support its scale-ups – through smarter innovation policy, improved access to capital, and stronger cross-border cooperation.
Sign up to Scale-up Europe here
- November 12th 2025
- 14:00 - 19:00
- Copenhagen City Hall
- Free
Partners:
Scale-Up Europe
While Denmark holds the Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the second half of 2025, Scale-up Europe will serve as a key moment to advance dialogue on Europe’s entrepreneurial landscape, with particular focus on the conditions needed for innovative companies to scale successfully across the continent.
Organised by Danish Entrepreneurs, SMVdanmark, and the Danish Chamber of Commerce, and supported by the Danish Board of Business Development, the event takes place directly following the European SME Assembly and is aligned with Global Entrepreneurship Week and SME Week.
This high-level conference aims to convene senior policymakers, startup founders, investors, and innovation experts to engage in structured dialogue on the future of Europe’s scale-up ecosystem.
Key program elements include
Expert panels and fireside discussions on innovation policy, regulatory frameworks, capital access, and growth pathways;
Curated matchmaking for investors and startups via a dedicated app and policy-driven workshops fostering exchange between the public and private sectors
A focus on reinforcing Europe’s competitiveness, cross-border collaboration, and digital transformation.
Scale-up Europe offers a platform for shaping Europe’s innovation agenda at a pivotal moment for EU entrepreneurship policy. We look forward to welcoming representatives from EU institutions to contribute to this important conversation.
Please contact Maria Grongstad, maria@dkiv.dk, Project Manager at Danish Entrepreneurs, for further information or if you want to engage in the on-stage discussions surrounding startup and scaleup policy.
Program
Expect sharp debates, fireside chats, and high-energy matchmaking that put startups at the heart of Europe’s entrepreneurship agenda – and help shape the next wave of policy.
The event takes place in Festsalen at Copenhagen City Hall, located in the heart of Copenhagen.
More information about the program will follow soon.
14.00 - 14.30 Registration and networking
Arrival and time to get settled.
14.30 - 14.40 Welcome and introduction to the agenda
By Danish Entrepreneurs and partner organizations
– Introduction to the purpose and structure of the program
– How participants can engage actively and help shape future policy
14.40 - 14.55 Fireside chat: Entrepreneurship on Europe’s Terms: Scale-Ups and Competitiveness
TBA
14.55 - 15.10 Fireside chat: Driving Innovation: Priorities Under the EU Presidency
TBA
15.10 - 15.40 Key note: Founders inspiring talk + Q&A
TBA
15.40 - 16.10 Panel discussion: Digital transformation and competitiveness
Hosted by Danish Chamber of Commerce
16.10 - 16.40 BREAK
Light refreshments and networking.
16.40 - 17.00 60-Second Spotlight – Mini Pitch Competition
Mini pitch competition by 3–5 startups. More information will follow.
17.00 - 17.30 Fireside chat: Rethinking environment regulation for business growth – Think-small-first
How do we design environmental regulation that enables growth instead of blocking it? As EU sustainability rules increasingly burden SMEs with disproportionate demands and internal market barriers, this session asks: In light of the Letta report and EU’s scale-up strategy, how can we rebuild a single market where regulation is scalable, proportionate and truly works towards green transition and competitiveness – also for smaller businesses?
Hosted by SMVDenmark.
17.30 - 18.00 Key note: Founders inspiring talk + Q&A
TBA
18.00 - 18.15 Wrap-up & Next steps
Closing remarks, EU Presidency Outlook, and Key Takeaways.
18.15 - 19.00 Networking & Tapas
Enjoy networking over a bite to eat and a vibrant atmosphere.
19.00 End of program
Thank you for your participation!
13.00 - 16.50 MATCH-MAKING SESSIONS
1:1 meetings of 20 minutes between investors and start-ups.
Registration and matchmaking will take place via a dedicated app.
More information to follow.