Satellite Events of Polar Bear Pitching 2026
Polar Bear Pitching is a global phenomenon: countries across the world, including Japan, Germany, and Norway organize a local pitching competition with makeshift ice hole helping us spread the waves of innovation beyond the waters of Oulu. And the most exiting part – the winner of the Satellite Event gets a spot in the ultimate Avanto Competition at Polar Bear Pitching!
Country: Japan
Time: 23rd of December, 2025, at 15:00 (UTC +9)
Organizer: Takagi Building Co., Ltd.
Get ready for this year’s Japanese Satellite Event – Polar Bear Pitching Tokyo held in BIRTH Lab! Polar Bear Pitching Tokyo promises to be a great opportunity for the Japanese and Southeast Asian startups interested in Northern Europe.
Country: India
Time: 20th of January, 2026, at 12:00 (UTC +5:30)
Organizer: BusinessFinland & T-hub
Ready, India? Polar Bear Pitching returns for its second year.
In collaboration with Business Finland, T-Hub will bring top Telangana startups to pitch live from the cold pool at the Embassy of Finland in India.
Learn more about the India event >>
Country: Switzerland
Time: 7th of February, 2026, at 16:30 (CET; UTC +1)
Organizer: JCI Davos-Klosters
Polar Bear Pitching Davos-Klosters will take place at the Arena Klosters and offers an incredible opportunity for the Swiss startup community to come together for a fun experience in the picturesque surroundings of the Swiss Alps. Program highlights include the pitching competition, networking, delicious food and drinks, and an after party!
Add some frosty fun to your local startup scene by organizing a Satellite Event as part of Polar Bear Pitching Global Community!
Host a local pitching competition in your region, spotlighting your early-stage startups. It doesn’t need to be a real ice hole – think creatively with makeshift options like a ice bath or any other inventive icy setup. The winner of your competition will earn a spot in the ultimate Avanto Competition at the Polar Bear Pitching showing their determination to the whole world!