Y Science 2026
Y Science is an annual event that brings together the curious scientific community and the business world to inspire concrete actions, innovation and contributions to society in the field of life sciences. Y Science is an annual event that brings together the curious scientific community and the business world to inspire concrete actions, innovation and contributions to society in the field of life sciences. Y Science is a Signature Side Event at Slush, the biggest startup conference in the Nordics.
The full Y Science 2026 programme will be announced at least one month before the event.
Expect a day filled with inspiring talks, breakthrough innovations, startup and pre-startup pitches, meaningful discussions, and opportunities to connect with founders, researchers, investors, and industry leaders shaping the future of science and innovation.
The program will explore four key themes:
- Health and Pharma
- Food Systems
- Nature and Forestry
- Research to Business.
We are curating an exciting lineup of speakers, pitchers, and sessions, and we cannot wait to show you what we have in store for Y Science 2026.
Are you already on the path of turning your discovery into action? Our pitch competitions are for you!
In 2026, Y Science will host two pitching competitions:
- Health and Pharma Competition – OPEN NOW! Closes September 11, 2026
- Nature and Forest Competition – OPEN NOW! Closes September 11, 2026
All finalists will receive pitch training from experienced communication specialists before the event, as well as a ticket to attend Slush and the opportunity to showcase their idea to potential investors.