Investup
University of Pécs
INVESTUP
Where Science Meets Business
Discover university-born innovations, meet ambitious founders and researchers, and connect with investors and industry partners looking for the next breakthrough.
About INVESTUP
Where research meets opportunity.
INVESTUP is an investment and innovation event organised by the University of Pécs, connecting promising university technologies, research-based innovations and emerging ventures with investors, business leaders and industry partners.
The event creates a meeting point where scientific ideas can become scalable business opportunities.
Discover
Promising university technologies and research-based innovations.
Connect
Meet investors, founders, researchers and corporate decision-makers.
Invest
Explore technologies, ventures and teams with commercial potential.
Who should attend?
Meet the people turning ideas into opportunities.
- 01 Investors
- 02 Venture capital funds
- 03 Business angels
- 04 Corporate innovation leaders
- 05 Industry partners
- 06 Startups and spin-offs
- 07 Researchers
- 08 Technology transfer professionals
- 09 Innovation ecosystem partners
Why attend?
Six reasons to be in Pécs.
Discover investment-ready opportunities
See technologies and ventures selected for their commercial potential.
Meet university spin-offs and research teams
Talk directly with the people building research-based ventures.
Access new technologies early
Explore innovations before they reach the wider market.
Build lasting relationships
Connect with researchers, founders and technology transfer experts.
Connect with investors and corporates
Meet co-investors, funds and corporate innovation leaders in one place.
Explore licensing and collaboration
Find licensing, investment and joint development opportunities.
Program
One day. Full pipeline.
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13:00
Registration -
13:30
Welcome speechProf. Dr. Zsuzsanna Helyes, Vice-Rector for Research and Innovation -
13:40
Keynote speech -
14:00 – 16:00
SECTION I.14:00 Keynote14:10 Pitch section (15 technologies and start-ups)15:30 B2B discussion -
16:00 – 18:00
SECTION II.16:00 Keynote16:10 Pitch section (15 technologies and start-ups)17:30 B2B discussion -
18:00 – 20:00
MatchmakingDinnerInnovation Award Ceremony
Pitching at INVESTUP
Pitch your innovation.
INVESTUP gives selected university research teams, startups and spin-offs the opportunity to present their technologies and business opportunities directly to investors and industry partners.
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Investors
Looking for your next investment opportunity?
Meet research teams, university spin-offs and technology ventures developing solutions with commercial and international potential.
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Curated innovation pipeline
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Direct access to research teams
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Early-stage investment opportunities
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Technology licensing opportunities
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Networking with founders and co-investors
Networking
More than pitches.
INVESTUP is designed to facilitate meaningful conversations between innovators and capital. Dedicated networking sessions provide opportunities for one-to-one meetings, partnership discussions and follow-up conversations.
Location
Meet us in Pécs.
Date
10 November 2026
Venue
Király Rendezvényház
Király u. 11, 7621 Pécs, Hungary
Getting there
The venue is in Pécs city centre, within walking distance of Széchenyi Square and local bus stops. Detailed train and bus connections will be published here.
Parking
Parking information near the venue will be published here.
Where will the next breakthrough come from?
Meet the people building it at INVESTUP.
