Venture Cup Regional Final 2025 Comes to Helsingborg!

Spotlight turns to Helsingborg as Venture Cup hosts the Regional Final 2025, showcasing the South region’s most promising early-stage startups.

On 8 May, Venture Cup finalists will compete for titles in categories such as Game Changer, Impact Maker, Beyond Academic, and Best Traction, aiming to qualify for the National Final this autumn.

The evening will also feature a fireside chat by Björn Andersson, a serial entrepreneur turned business angel with 50+ investments. There will be live audience voting for Audience Award, and vibrant networking opportunities with entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem leaders. The event will be moderated by Zahrah Isaacs.

“Innovation is a powerful force—but it needs the right environment to grow. At Venture Cup, we support early-stage ideas by connecting entrepreneurs with the networks, knowledge, and visibility they need to move forward. Helsingborg offers the perfect backdrop for this mission—dynamic, collaborative, and driven by innovation.” – Mehkar Sheikh, CEO, Venture Cup

This year’s event is held in partnership with Helsingborg Stad, a city known for championing entrepreneurship and forward-thinking solutions.

“We are proud to be both regional partner and host city for the Venture Cup South Regional Final 2025. As Sweden’s leading competition for early-stage startups, Venture Cup highlights the innovative spirit that drives our economy. For Helsingborg, this partnership reflects our deep commitment to entrepreneurship and innovation – and reinforces our position as a city where new ideas grow and thrive." – Christian Orsing, Mayor, City of Helsingborg