2026. Where Life Science meets Deep Tech to scale Europe’s next breakthroughs.
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What Happens When Discovery Runs at GPU Speed?
Why the next scientific revolution won’t happen in a lab alone.
Scientific breakthroughs have always followed the invention of new tools, from microscopes to telescopes.
Today, AI and modern compute are becoming the next great scientific instrument. When discovery runs at GPU speed, researchers can explore millions of possibilities, simulate complex systems, and uncover insights faster than ever before. From drug discovery to biology and healthcare, AI is transforming science from a slower process of trial and error into a rapid cycle of prediction, experimentation, and learning.
The future of scientific discovery will belong to those who combine human curiosity with machine-scale intelligence.
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What to Expect
Expanding from our Nordic roots to a European stage, the Life Science x Deep Tech track bridges breakthrough scientific research with global commercial scale. We unite European innovators across Human Health, Planetary Health, and Deep Tech to accelerate the journey from lab to market.
45 Exhibiting Startups
A curated European showcase featuring the crème de la crème of startups across Human Health, Planetary Health, and Deep Tech.
Two Pitch Competitions
High-stakes competitions for Life Science and Deep Tech startups, each featuring a 50,000 DKK (€6,700) cash prize and professional pitch training. [Icon: Calendar/Stage] Deep Tech Day
Deep Tech Day
A dedicated day and stage on August 26th exploring how AI, Quantum, and advanced computing enable the next generation of Life Science innovation.
Life Science Stage
A dedicated platform featuring deep-dive sessions on research commercialization, scaling, and the future of health innovation.
Ecosystem Matchmaking
Connect with the people who move the needle. Book 1-on-1 meetings and join networking sessions designed to bridge the gap between founders, investors, and research institutions.
Part of TechBBQ 2026
Deep Tech Event Day
A full day where AI and Quantum meet Life Science. An executive breakfast, a dedicated Deep Tech Stage, a pitch competition for startups enabling life science innovation, and curated networking with founders, investors, corporates and researchers.
26 August 2026 · 09:00 – 17:00 · Event Room 6, Bella Center
LifeScience x DeepTech Program 2026
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Why Life Science x Deep Tech?
The most stressing challenges in Human and Planetary Health can no longer be solved by biology or chemistry alone.
We are entering a new era where Deep Tech such as AI, quantum computing, and advanced data science is becoming a core driver of scientific innovation.
At TechBBQ, we bring these worlds together to accelerate the journey from research to real-world impact, strengthening the connection between science, technology, and entrepreneurship
By uniting Life Science and Deep Tech, we enable:
• Faster discovery: AI and machine learning dramatically reduce the time needed for drug discovery, diagnostics, and genomic analysis
• Deeper understanding: Quantum technologies unlock the ability to simulate complex biological systems beyond current computational limits
• Scalable solutions: Advanced data science transforms large biological datasets into actionable solutions for health, climate, and sustainable food systems
At TechBBQ, we do not present these fields in parallel.
We create a shared platform where they converge, collaborate, and translate into tangible solutions.
Why should your startup join?
Connect
with a global community of like-minded entrepreneurs, investors, and experts
Expand
your horizons and enhance visibility for your startup
Access
new markets, forge valuable partnerships, and attract necessary investment to scale up and achieve success
Speakers 2026
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Exhibiting Startups 2026
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What did the participants say?
Relive the Life Science Stage Experience from 2023 to 2025!
If you missed any of the incredible sessions from our past Life Science Stage events, fear not! We’ve captured all those insightful moments, dialogues and keynotes on video, and they are now available for on-demand viewing. Whether you’re looking to catch up on what you missed or simply want to revisit your favorite sessions, our video library has you covered.
Click one of the buttons below to access our collection of recorded sessions and start reliving the experience now!
Explore our Life Science Project Reports
Read along as we share the reasons and pre-project considerations that shaped our journey. Discover the concrete initiatives we developed and the outcomes we achieved. The reports are available for easy online reading or as downloadable PDFs.
Life Science Without Borders 2025 recap
Life Science After Movie
This project is funded by:
FAQ
TechBBQ Summit is one of Europe’s leading startup events, where entrepreneurs, investors, and industry professionals come together to network, pitch ideas, and showcase products.
There will be a dedicated Life Science x Deep Tech area, featuring up to 45 early-stage startups, a curated stage with international speakers, pitch competitions, investor matchmaking, and opportunities to build new relationships across science, technology, and industry.
TechBBQ Summit 2026 will take place on August 27th and 28th in Copenhagen.
More than 10,000 attendees from across Europe and beyond are expected at the summit.
Only startups directly involved in life science or enabling deep tech (such as AI and quantum technologies applied to health or sustainability) may attend as exhibitors, and we recommend that each startup have no more than 2 representatives. Please note that TechBBQ has the final say in whether or not a startup can participate.
It is free for startups to exhibit at TechBBQ. Guest attendance follows the regular ticket prices.
If you want to sign up, need more information, or have any questions about participation or registration, feel free to contact:
• Jan Thordsen, Senior Project Manager, Life Science x Deep Tech (jan@techbbq.org.)
• Alixe Averty, Project Manager, Life Science x Deep Tech (alixe@techbbq.org.)
Have any further questions?
For media inquiries, please contact our project managers: Jan (jan@techbbq.org) and Alixe (alixe@techbbq.org). You can also access our press kit for materials, including our logo, relevant images, and previous articles
