<p><strong>On Wednesday, October 7, 2026, the Dutch AI ecosystem will once again host the AI Startup-Investor Matchmaking Event. At the Hembrug site in the Amsterdam region, we will bring together promising AI startups with investors from the Netherlands and neighboring countries.</strong></p><h2>Who is this event for?</h2><ul><li data-list-item-id="e347440ffef8807f716c1420438ffd22a">AI startups and spin-offs that are developing innovative AI technologies and are looking for pre-seed, seed, Series A, or corporate investment.</li><li data-list-item-id="e29bb28fe01681d8eef91ec420a4d41dc">Investors and representatives of corporate investors who want to meet a new generation of AI innovators.</li></ul><p>This event is not intended for startups that apply existing AI solutions without developing innovative AI technology themselves.</p><h2>What can you expect?</h2><p>Approximately 15 to 20 investors will be present at the event, including several European partners. Pre-selected startups will be matched with suitable investors during five 20-minute rounds. This will allow you to discuss your growth plans, funding needs, and AI solution directly.</p><p>You’ll also have the opportunity to attend inspiring presentations on AI business cases and regional, national, and European support programs for early-stage AI companies. Examples include Breaking Barriers by AIC4NL, the TTT-AI program for academic entrepreneurship, and LLM-BRIDGE, a pan-European accelerator program for GenAI and LLM startups.</p><h2>Why participate?</h2><ul><li data-list-item-id="e6041fd8946d8f5f3828a59db5406382a">Engage in carefully curated conversations with investors and companies focused on AI and deep tech.</li><li data-list-item-id="ed6e680fef5ee049af0922bf4b8f1c6c4">Expand your network with valuable contacts from the Netherlands and other European countries.</li></ul><h2>Sign up</h2><p>Would you like to participate as an investor or a startup? Mark October 7, 2026, on your calendar and sign up via one of the links below:</p><p>Investors: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://airtable.com/appqfVYitOHDgtMmY/pagr42uRwwSVTvZQt/form">sign up here</a>&nbsp;<br>AI startups: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://airtable.com/appqfVYitOHDgtMmY/pag2qgtF2Te88NrYR/form">sign up here</a></p><p>Ready to find the right match? Don’t miss this event!</p>