Startup Arena - May Edition

HunBAN Startup Arena is a monthly event series by the Hungarian Business Angel Network (HunBAN), created to connect early-stage founders with angel investors and the wider startup ecosystem.
Each edition blends inspiring fireside chats with live startup pitches and Q&A from the audience and experienced investors.

The event series provides a regular platform for:

• Early-stage startups to showcase ideas and gain valuable investor insights
• Business angels and investors to discover the local startup dealflow
• Ecosystem players and students to engage with Hungary’s dynamic startup scene

After the official program, participants are invited to stay for networking — continuing the conversation in an informal, inspiring setting.

Current Event Details
📅 Date & Time: 2026. May 27. 18:00 - 22:00
📍 Venue: STRT Office, Budapest, Lövőház street 39.
🎟️ Tickets: https://www.tixa.hu/startup-arena-may-edition-20260527
🎤 Fireside chat: Start it @ K&H: Running a Founder-First Accelerator in Hungary

• Guest: Anikó Ivanics - Co-Founder at Start it @ KH
• Guest: Paris Nobel - Co-Founder at Start it @ KH
• Host: Ádám Brándisz - Community & Operations Manager at HunBAN

What does it take to build a startup in Hungary in 2026 - and what does it actually take to become investable?

Join Paris Noble and Anikó Ivanics, the team behind the relaunch of Start it @K&H, for an open conversation on building a founder-first accelerator, preparing startups for investment, and navigating the realities of the Hungarian startup ecosystem today.

Drawing from years of experience across the Swiss and CEE innovation ecosystems, corporate-startup collaboration, and early-stage acceleration, the discussion will explore what founders truly need beyond funding - from community and strategic support to international visibility and long-term resilience.

🚀 Founders pitching their investment case:

• 🦷 An AI-powered SaaS rebuilding an entire healthcare vertical. One platform replacing 8+ legacy tools clinics still juggle every day. Less admin, more patients, a fraction of the price.
• ⚡ A deep-tech spinoff turning a power electronics lab into a desktop tool. Cutting testing costs from €100/hour to under €10, and shaving 30% off automotive and aerospace dev cycles. Paying customers already on board.
• 🎨 An AI that finally remembers your brand. Upload once, generate forever — on-brand ads, visuals and packaging for every SMB that can't afford an agency.