19-20 March 2026 - St. Gallen, Switzerland

START Fair

Apply for a free booth to Connect with investors, showcase your startup, and accelerate your growth.

26.02
Apply Until
80
Startups
1000+
Investors

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.

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How it works

Remove friction + prevent confusion

1
Step 1

Get a Startup Ticket

Unlock access and eligibility to apply for a booth.

2
Step 2

Apply in the event app

Share traction, team, and what you're showcasing.

3
Step 3

We review your application

Decisions based on fit, readiness, and diversity of sectors.

4
Step 4

If selected: booth onboarding

Confirm details, branding assets, and logistics - you're live.

1
Step 1

Get a Startup Ticket

Unlock access and eligibility to apply for a booth.

2
Step 2

Apply in the event app

Share traction, team, and what you're showcasing.

3
Step 3

We review your application

Decisions based on fit, readiness, and diversity of sectors.

4
Step 4

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.

MUST-HAVE

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

Demo-ready product or clear prototypeTeam present and proactiveClear story: problem, why now, why you

Within 12 months, they raised

Selected booth startups and their funding since START Summit 2025.

3
CHF MioPre-Seed
3CHF Mio
Pre-Seed

Omnisent

START Fair 2025 startup

Omnisent

START Fair 2025 startup

6.9
CHF MioSeed
6.9CHF Mio
Seed

BTRY

START Fair 2025 startup

BTRY

START Fair 2025 startup

4.4
CHF MioPre-Seed
4.4CHF Mio
Pre-Seed

Tethys Robotics

START Fair 2025 startup

Tethys Robotics

START Fair 2025 startup

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