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SMIL 2025 - Startup Aarhus

Startups don’t grow alone. This pass is for ecosystem builders, mentors, accelerators, researchers, and everyone who helps founders thrive. Join SMIL, meet the people shaping the startup scene, and be part of something bigger.

Community Pass

**This pass is for pre-seed and seed-stage startups** - whether you're bootstrapping or backed by investors - you are ready to take things to the next level, together. Get access to a curated founder community, learn from those a step ahead, and build the relationships that will help you grow. *(This ticket is for startups - not consultants, agencies, or service providers)*

Early-Stage Startup Pass

You’ve taken the first step - your startup is official! You have a CVR number but **haven’t raised funding yet** (but maybe secured some soft funding), this pass is for you! Meet startups like you, learn from others, and take your next step with the right people around you. *(This ticket is for startups - not consultants, agencies, or service providers)*

Emerging Startup Pass

Whether you’re an angel, VC, or corporate investor, this pass gives you direct access to a curated mix of early and later-stage startups. Skip the cold emails—meet founders in an environment built for real conversations and long-term relationships.

Investor Pass

**you’re scaling, leading a serious team, entering new markets and navigating bigger challenges than ever.** This pass is for founders taking on new markets, growing ambitious companies, and looking for the right people to grow with - whether you’ve raised a Series A+ or are bootstrapping your way there. *(This ticket is for startups—not consultants, agencies, or service providers)*

Later-Stage Startup Pass

**Startups don’t grow alone, and neither does SMIL.** This pass is for **our trusted partners** - the organizations and people who actively support founders and shape the startup ecosystem. As a partner, you’re not just attending - you’re part of making SMIL what it is.

PARTNER PASS

Startups build the future—but they don’t do it alone. This pass is for **consultants, agencies, and service providers** who help startups grow. Meet the people shaping the ecosystem and find new ways to support the next wave of innovation.