START Fair
Apply for a free booth to Connect with investors, showcase your startup, and accelerate your growth.
What you get
Everything you need to accelerate your startup journey.
Ecosystem Access
- Maximum Reach
- 7'000+ Attendees
- Brand Positioning
Present your breakthrough to thousands of tech visionaries and industry leaders on a global stage.
Investor Pipeline
- Tier-1 VC's
- 1'000+ Investors
- Direct Intros
Secure high-value connections with leading global investors and venture capital firms scouting for talent.
Demo Zone
- 2x2 Meter Booth
- Live Demos
- Expert Feedback
Showcase your technology at a dedicated hub designed for high-impact interactions and technical validation.
Founder Network
- Peer Network
- 80 Elite Startups
- Sustained Growth
Join a curated cohort of global founders to accelerate your growth trajectory beyond the summit.
Ecosystem Access
- Maximum Reach
- 7'000+ Attendees
- Brand Positioning
Present your breakthrough to thousands of tech visionaries and industry leaders on a global stage.
Investor Pipeline
- Tier-1 VC's
- 1'000+ Investors
- Direct Intros
Secure high-value connections with leading global investors and venture capital firms scouting for talent.
Demo Zone
- 2x2 Meter Booth
- Live Demos
- Expert Feedback
Showcase your technology at a dedicated hub designed for high-impact interactions and technical validation.
Founder Network
- Peer Network
- 80 Elite Startups
- Sustained Growth
Join a curated cohort of global founders to accelerate your growth trajectory beyond the summit.
How it works
Remove friction + prevent confusion
Get a Startup Ticket
Unlock access and eligibility to apply for a booth.
Apply in the event app
Share traction, team, and what you're showcasing.
We review your application
Decisions based on fit, readiness, and diversity of sectors.
If selected: booth onboarding
Confirm details, branding assets, and logistics - you're live.
Get a Startup Ticket
Unlock access and eligibility to apply for a booth.
Apply in the event app
Share traction, team, and what you're showcasing.
We review your application
Decisions based on fit, readiness, and diversity of sectors.
If selected: booth onboarding
Confirm details, branding assets, and logistics - you're live.
Are you a fit for START Fair?
5 criteria. Quick check before you apply.
If you're not a fit yet, you can still join START Summit with a Startup Ticket.
Founded within the last 3 years
Startup must not be older than 01.01.2023
Committed founders + sustainable model
Long-term vision and founders dedicated to the mission
Early-stage funding
Pre-Seed or Seed, before major rounds
Engaging, Charismatic Team
We want people who love to connect founders and team members who inspire through authentic conversation.
Attractive booth design
Visually appealing booth that reflects your brand and engages visitors
What we look for
Within 12 months, they raised
Selected booth startups and their funding since START Summit 2025.
Omnisent
START Fair 2025 startup
Omnisent
START Fair 2025 startup
BTRY
START Fair 2025 startup
BTRY
START Fair 2025 startup
Tethys Robotics
START Fair 2025 startup
Tethys Robotics
START Fair 2025 startup
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