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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

Scale-up Europe

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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 you 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.

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

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Hosted by Danish Chamber of Commerce

Light refreshments and networking.

Mini pitch competition by 3–5 startups. More information will follow.

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.

TBA

Closing remarks, EU Presidency Outlook, and Key Takeaways.

Enjoy networking over a bite to eat and a vibrant atmosphere.

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.

Program

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Velkomst: 10.00 - 11.00

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