Connect Resilience Tech-X Day | Fall 2026 Edition

Welcome to Connect’s Resilience Tech-X Day (Fall 2026)

Join us for an afternoon with the Defense, Dual Use, Cybersecurity, Space, and Resilience startups, investors, and organizations – organized as part of our Connect X initiative and powered by our ecosystem partners SweBAN – Swedish Business Angel Networks, and Stockholm Business Region.

The Fall 2026 Edition of Resilience Tech-X is happening under the umbrella of Stockholm ImpACT Days that bring together companies, innovators, investors and decision-makers to develop solutions to the biggest challenges facing cities. This year’s theme, Re:think Cities, focuses on how we can work together to create more sustainable and future-proof cities.

AGENDA

• 12:00 Arrive & Mingle
• 13:00 Program Opening & Welcome
• 13:15 Fireside Chat
• 13:35 Resilience Panel Discussion
• 14:10 Short Break
• 14:20 Startup Pitches (Defense, Dual-Use, Cybersecurity, Space)
• Close approx. 16:00

See our Resilience Tech-X 2026 (Spring 2026 Edition) highlights here

PITCHING 

Do you have a startup raising €100K – €1M+ in this space? The event will feature pitches from 5-7 vetted startups on stage. Send in your application ASAP via our startups page (select: Resilience Tech-X when prompted on the pitch application form).

INVESTOR NETWORK

Connect invites business angels, startup advisors, angel networks, venture studios, family offices, VCs / CVCs to apply to our growing Connect Investor Network to get:

• Access to 100-150 high-potential Nordic startup cases each year coming out of our processes
• Opportunity to attend our startup, ecosystem, as well as special Investor Circle events
• Invitation to our  startup preparation processes and our nationwide Investor Deal Room

ABOUT PARTNERS

Resilience Tech-X Day (Fall 2026) is powered by …

• SweBAN – Swedish Business Angel Networks is Sweden’s non-profit branch organization with a mission to build, connect, and accelerate business angel networks.
• Stockholm Business Region – the official business and destination agency of Stockholm, showcasing one of the world’s most innovative, sustainable and creative capitals. The European Commission ranked Stockholm as Europe’s most innovative region in 2025.
  • Discover Stockholm’s renowned business climate at: stockholmbusinessregion.com
  • Explore what’s going on in Stockholm: visitstockholm.com
  • For companies operating in Stockholm (in Swedish): stockholmbusinessregion.se

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The Connect Öst community is built on a code of conduct based on Trust, Professionalism, and Respect. Startups pitching at our events are advised not to share confidential information. At events, photos and videos may be taken by Connect Öst, its partners, and participants and shared publicly. Online events may also be recorded or livestreamed. Attendees may receive future communications from Connect Öst and its partners. Connect Öst reserves the right to modify, postpone, or cancel an event or any part of it at any time.