Pioneers capital day April 8, 2026

In Key Region Leiden, we work daily on innovations that prove their value in practice. The region is in full swing and forms a powerful breeding ground for solutions that contribute to the future. With three strong knowledge clusters, the Leiden Bio Science Park (biotech), NL Space Campus (space technology & data) and Unmanned Valley (autonomous technology), Key Region Leiden is among the most innovative regions in the Netherlands.

First edition of Pioneers Capital Day

A great example is the first edition of Pioneers Capital Day, which will take place on April 8 at Unmanned Valley. This new event is organized by Unmanned Valley in cooperation with InnovationQuarter, Rabobank and Hogeschool Rotterdam.

Pioneers Capital Day focuses on the fast-growing market for drones, software and autonomous technology. This sector is on the eve of strong growth in the coming years. To realize Dutch ambitions in safety, agritech and logistics, more investment opportunities and a higher level of investor readiness are essential.

The program

The program (April 8, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.) offers, among other things:

• Inspirational speakers from the world of technology and finance;
• Extensive networking opportunities at Unmanned Valley’s unique test site;
• Dragon’s Den-style pitch sessions, with a financial award for the best pitch;
• Speed dating sessions for direct exposure to various forms of financing.

The event is designed for start-ups and scale-ups, industry incumbents and investors.

Key Region Leiden is proud of initiatives such as Pioneers Capital Day, which further strengthen the innovative power of the region. Find more information on Unmanned Valley’ s channels. Interested? Sign up via eventbite.

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