Wed, May 27 · 6:00 PM CEST
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 .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 insightsBusiness angels and investors to discover the local startup dealflowEcosystem 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.
