Connect is one of the Nordic's most trusted ecosystems. We provide entrepreneurs access to capital, competence, and connections. Our partners are the glue that holds the Connect ecosystem together - we work closely with them in arranging our events and activities and involve them in our various processes. Welcome to explore our various partnership levels - let's build the ecosystem together.
Naimul Abd - CEO Connect Öst
Become a part of one of the most active ecosystems in Stockholm / Nordics
Get priority exposure to our network through communication and networking
Host our events and activities to extend your branding to our community
Add value to our entrepreneurs, investors, and partners communities
Build long term win-win ties with the network
Connect Öst organized Connect's first Nordic summit where the brightest minds in the Nordic startup scene converged for a day of unparalleled networking, knowledge-sharing, and funding opportunities.
Priority Corporate Visibility: Logo on our website (priority positioning).
Priority Community emails: Logo in partners section (gold, top of section) in mails to Connect Öst community.
Event participation: Attend Connect Öst member events.
Value Addition for Startups: Your team members can join pitching juries, advisory panels, 1:1 founder office hours as and when requested by the Connect.
Discount on trainings: as and when offered by Connect Öst.
Communication: Connect Öst and Partner can mention each other as partners on their respective websites, social media, and public channels.
Priority event hosting: Possibility to host 2-3 (depending on availability) Connect Pitch AW / Meetup at partner venue with A/V and F&B arrangement.
Connect Talks: 2-3 Connect Talks interviews/year. Alternatively, possible to host a mini workshop series around a subject-matter of interest for the Connect ecosystem to build thought leadership for the Partner.
Connect In-Focus: 2-3 articles around a theme closely linked to startups, tech, and investment positioning your company as a key thought-leader published on our LinkedIn page.
Connect Summits & Major Events Integration: Separate slide when mentioning partners. Invitation to speaking slot.
Themed AW / Gala: Possibility to host one themed AW / Gala related to startup, investment, tech where Connect can support with invitations to its community and co-design the program - Partner will stand for the all event costs and may need to reimburse Connect for any direct expenses.
Partnership Fee: SEK 200,000/year (including SEK 4000 for annual membership which is VAT free).
Corporate visibility: Logo on our website.
Community emails: Logo in partners section (silver, priority) in mails to Connect Öst community.
Event participation: Attend Connect Öst member events.
Value Addition for Startups: Your team members can join pitching juries, advisory panels, 1:1 founder office hours as and when requested by the Connect.
Discount on trainings: as and when offered by Connect Öst.
Communication: Connect Öst and Partner can mention each other as partners on their respective websites, social media, and public channels.
Event hosting: Possibility to host one (depending on availability) Connect Pitch AW / Meetup at partner venue with A/V and F&B arrangement.
Connect Talks: One Connect Talks interview.
Partnership Fee: SEK 50,000/year (including SEK 4000 for annual membership which is VAT free).
Corporate visibility: Logo on our website.
Community emails: Logo in partners section (bronze) in mails to Connect Öst community.
Event participation: Attend Connect Öst member events.
Value Addition for Startups: Your team members can join pitching juries, advisory panels, 1:1 founder office hours as and when requested by the Connect.
Discount on trainings: as and when offered by Connect Öst.
Communication: Connect Öst and Partner can mention each other as partners on their respective websites, social media, and public channels.
Partnership Fee: SEK 25,000/year (including SEK 4000 for annual membership which is VAT free).
Note: our existing partners from 2024 or earlier will continue to enjoy their legacy partnership fees for 2025 renewals. From 2025, new levels will be applicable across the board. Friends of Connect East / Ecosystem partnerships are two-way collaboration based and are not covered in the above framework.
