
Upstream Festival 2025
The Upstream Festival is a dynamic platform for startups and scale-ups, taking place in Rotterdam at Anabel.
The Port of Rotterdam Authority is a partner of this event and aims to contribute to bringing together startups and scale-ups to stimulate sustainable growth (in the port) and connect them with investors, customers, and policymakers. By fostering collaborations, we create a strong innovation ecosystem that helps accelerate innovations and transitions.
Collaborating on meaningful innovations
Led by Up!Rotterdam, Upstream is a community-driven scale-up festival that brings together more than 50 public and private partners from across the Netherlands, including the Municipality of Rotterdam, Municipality of Delft, Rabobank, ICOS Capital, Techleap, and many others.
Since its inception in 2020, Upstream has attracted more than 9,000 startups, scale-ups, investors, buyers, and other changemakers who collaborate to create meaningful innovations for sustainable growth.
Want to participate in the event? Visit the Upstream Festival website and use the 15% discount code PAIDPARTNERUP15 when purchasing your tickets.