Founders. Operators. Builders. Decision-makers. People behind products used by millions – live in Maribor, May 11–13. Not just another conference lineup Doist. Sofascore. Infinum. Mews.
The best deals are not public. They happen in the right rooms — with the right people. At Podim, Investor Academy is that room. Built
Where breakthrough science becomes real business Deep tech doesn’t fail because of technology.It fails because it never reaches the market. At Podim, we bring together
South Central Ventures is the longest-standing venture capital fund in Southeast Europe with an 18-year track record of backing ambitious founders across the region. South
Silicon Gardens is the Adria region’s first and only Founders for Founders venture capital firm. Built by founders who’ve been in the trenches themselves, Silicon
Vesna VC is a venture capital fund investing in breakthrough technologies that tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges. Their focus spans Climate & Environment
At Podim, we don’t just bring startups and investors together — we bring entire ecosystems. We’re excited to welcome TechAngels, Romania’s most experienced network of
Powered by Heineken After a full day of bold pitches, big conversations, and future-shaping ideas, the Podim community comes together for the one night when
We’re proud that Future 500 joins Podim 2026 as a Golden Unicorn Partner — an initiative focused on strengthening Europe’s ability to scale globally competitive
The Alps-Adriatic and CEE region continues to produce globally relevant tech champions. From consumer brands with 20+ million devices sold and apps serving 30+ million
Are you a startup ready to push the boundaries of robotics? The Infineon Startup Challenge, our Golden Unicorn partner program, is back – and it’s
Podim 2026 is not “coming soon.”It’s already taking shape. Today, we’re revealing the first speakers joining this year’s program — founders who scaled globally, investors
PODIM, the leading startup & tech event in the Alps-Adriatic region, is fast approaching! Below, you can find more information about the funds that have
Podim has never been about buzzwords or surface-level inspiration. It’s about real experience, hard-earned lessons, and honest conversations that help founders, operators, and investors make
Apply for ITA support and secure your place at one of the most relevant startup-investor events in the CEE region. If international growth is part
