Startup Camp Deep Tech 2026 - Chalmers Ventures

From Lab to Market – Your Startup Journey Begins Here

Startup Camp: Deep Tech

Want to explore how your research-based idea can become a successful startup?
Apply to our four-session Startup Camp to gain a clear understanding of the fundamentals of taking innovations from the lab to the market – together with other driven research teams.
From discovery to venture – empowering you – and future research at Chalmers

Application for Startup Camp Deep Tech 2026 is now open!
Last day to apply is October 15.

STEP 1

Apply

The application period for Startup Camp Deep Tech 2026 is now open – application deadline is October 15.

STEP 2

Camp

Four evenings of hands-on workshops where you’ll develop your idea, learn from peers, and get expert guidance from the experienced team at Chalmers Ventures.

Tackle real assignments, refine your concept, and cap it all off by pitching your innovation on the final evening, attended by distinguished guests.

STEP 3

Venture

With the acquired skills and tools from Startup Camp, the future of your startup is in your hands. We are ready to continue working, through our different offers – with ideas ready to take the next step towards the market.

What do previous participants say? Scroll down for a few testimonials.

December 1 – 2026 | 16:00-19:00

SESSION #1

The lean canvas and your value proposition

December 1 – 2026 | 16:00-19:00

December 15 – 2026 | 16:00-19:00

SESSION #2

It takes a village – the roles in startups

December 15 – 2026 | 16:00-19:00

January 15 – 2025 | 16:00-19:00

SESSION #3

Financing of deep tech startups and building a great pitch

January 15 – 2025 | 16:00-19:00

February 2 – 2026 | 16:00-19:00

SESSION #4

Pitch finale & After Work

February 2 – 2026 | 16:00-19:00

Testimonials

Giovanni Volpe

Professor of Physics, University of Gothenburg,
Startup Camp Deeptech edition 2022

"We wanted to find a way to provide our expertise and software to improve bioimage analysis with deep learning to a larger community. The Start-Up Camp provided us the essential understanding and tools to refine our idea, and laid the groundwork for the successful creation of the startup IFLAI AB."

Giovanni and his team have now started IFLAI AB (www.iflai.com).

Kathleen Murphy

Associate professor, Architecture and Civil Engineering,
Startup Camp Deeptech edition 2022

"Startup camp gave me the tools to understand the commercial and impact potential of my research-based idea. Through the workshops and 1on1’s with experienced business coaches I learned to see my idea through the eyes of others."

Kate has now taken her next steps and complete her team through the Encubation track.

Team

Teams consist of at least one person with the drive to explore the commercial potential of an idea.

A connection to the Västra Götaland-region is required. Applicants must have the ability to actively attend the Startup Camp track.

Technology

All ideas/projects are based on unique technologies – resulting from research developed at universities located in the western parts of Sweden.

You – and the team – should have clear ownership rights over the idea ( if needed, your respective innovation office can assist and guide you in this process).

Potential

Your solution targets a global market potential.

Your solution offers positive impact potential on national as well as global scale.

Contact

Evelina Stoli Wängberg

Welcome to Startup Camp Deep Tech!
Our primary aim is to assist researchers like you in transitioning your groundbreaking ideas from lab to market.

Let's embark on this transformative journey together!