Nordic Valley Energy Afterwork
Nordic Silicon Valley Energy Afterwork
Startup World Cup Preview — From the Nordics to Silicon Valley
Friday, October 23, 2026 | 4:00–6:30 PM PDT
Host Venue: Stonebyte HQ
Address: 545 Sutter Street, 4th Floor, San Francisco
Organizer: Nordic Impact Week Silicon Valley | CleanTech Region Group
Special Thanks to Our Partners:
University of Vaasa
Calejo Hybrid Intelligence
Absolicon Solar Concentrator
Pitch Today. Connect Globally. Compete in Silicon Valley!
The countdown to Startup World Cup Finals Week, November 2–6, is on!
Join Nordic Impact Week Silicon Valley for a special Energy Afterwork connecting Nordic and Baltic startups with Silicon Valley investors, energy transition leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovation partners.
Selected Nordic startups preparing to travel to San Francisco for the Startup World Cup Finals will join us live online, sharing their innovations, global ambitions, and investment opportunities with an audience in Silicon Valley.
This is more than a pitch event. It’s an opportunity to build relationships, receive valuable investor feedback, and open doors before arriving in California.
Event Agenda
4:00 PM — Welcome & Nordic Energy Networking
Meet Silicon Valley investors, entrepreneurs, and energy transition professionals at Stonebyte HQ.
4:20 PM — Scaling the Nordics Globally
Lars Ling introduces Nordic Impact Week Silicon Valley and the opportunities ahead during Startup World Cup Finals Week.
4:35 PM — Nordic Startup World Cup Preview
Selected Nordic and Baltic startups join online for three-minute pitches, followed by questions and feedback from Silicon Valley investors.
5:20 PM — Silicon Valley Investor Insights
What does it take to attract investors, build partnerships, and scale Nordic innovation internationally?
5:45 PM — From Online Pitches to Silicon Valley Meetings
Connecting startups with potential investors, corporate partners, and mentors ahead of November 2–6.
6:00 PM — Nordic Energy Afterwork & Networking
Continue the conversations and explore new transatlantic opportunities.
6:30 PM — Closing
Calling Nordic Startups!
Heading to Silicon Valley for Startup World Cup Finals Week?
Join us online on October 23, pitch your innovation to a live Silicon Valley audience, and start building your network before your flight.
Who Should Join?
Nordic and Baltic startups, Silicon Valley investors, angel investors, venture capital firms, corporate innovation leaders, energy and AI professionals, and anyone passionate about scaling sustainable solutions globally.
Your Silicon Valley journey starts before your flight!
Hosted at Stonebyte HQ, 545 Sutter Street, San Francisco.
Special thanks to University of Vaasa, Calejo Hybrid Intelligence, and Absolicon Solar Concentrator for supporting Nordic innovation and transatlantic collaboration.