BlueCity Startup Studio presents: Demo Night

2026-11-10 · 19:00:00 · Rotterdam

BlueCity

100 Maasboulevard, 3063 NS Rotterdam

BlueCity Startup Studio presents: Demo Night showcases nine emerging circular economy ventures pitching their products and displaying prototypes in Rotterdam on 10 November 2026.

On Tuesday 10 November, the newest participants of BlueCity’s Startup Studio take the stage during Demo Night. Meet the next generation of circular entrepreneurs

Ten weeks of accelerating, testing and learning. On Tuesday 10 November, the newest participants of BlueCity’s Startup Studio take the stage to present the circular ventures they’ve been building.

Our founders spend six months at BlueCity developing their products and businesses. They have now completed an intensive 10-week acceleration programme, sharpening their business plans, testing their assumptions and actively looking for connections beyond BlueCity.

Demo Night marks the next step.

During the evening, the teams will pitch their ventures, showcase their prototypes and share where they want to go next. And that’s where you come in. Whether you can offer expertise, funding, a partnership, a market opportunity or simply a valuable connection: after Demo Night, these founders will continue accelerating, with your help. What to expect

Pitches from the Startup Studio teams Meet the founders and hear about the challenges they’re tackling, the solutions they’re developing and where they want to go next.

Prototypes & Startup Market See, experience, test and taste what the teams have been working on. During the drinks, the founders take over the Startup Market and showcase their ventures and prototypes.

Keynote & Q&A Get inspired by a keynote speaker, followed by the opportunity to ask questions and continue the

Founder brief

Who should attend

Founders looking to understand the circular economy ecosystem, as well as operators and investors seeking early-stage partnerships, should attend. It is equally relevant for professionals who can provide market access, mentorship, or domain expertise to newly launched ventures.

What happens

Starting at 7:00 PM with networking, the schedule moves into an introduction and a 30-minute keynote with Q&A. Nine accelerator teams pitch across two blocks separated by a brief break, followed by an awards presentation at 9:10 PM and an interactive prototype market with drinks.

Who's in the room

Founders from the ten-week BlueCity Startup Studio cohort present on stage and run market stands. Alongside them are circular economy entrepreneurs, industry partners, potential investors, and collaborators gathering at BlueCity on Maasboulevard.

How to prepare

Review current circular venture models in advance so you can provide meaningful feedback at the demo stands. Arrive ready to test prototypes, question technical assumptions, and offer specific introductions or resources during the concluding startup market and drinks session.

Organizer: BlueCity010 B.V.

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At a glance

Tickets
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Agenda

  1. 7:00 PM – 7:15 PM · Walk-in & Networking
  2. 7:15 PM – 7:30 PM · Introduction to BlueCity Startup Studio
  3. 7:30 PM – 8:00 PM · Keynote & Q&A: A 20 minute keynote followed by 10 minutes questions
  4. 8:00 PM – 8:30 PM · Pitch Block 1: six teams take the stage to pitch their circular ventures
  5. 8:30 PM – 8:40 PM · Break
  6. 8:40 PM – 8:55 PM · Pitch Block 2: Three more teams present their ventures.
  7. 9:10 PM · Awards
  8. Afterwards: Drinks & startup market

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