EXHIBIT AS A STARTUP
APPLY TO OUR
STARTUPS PROGRAM
Smart cities are all about new tech and innovative ideas for improving urban life. As such, the sector offers vast opportunities for both fledgling and more established startups striving to work with a cutting-edge solution for solving the most pressing issues that cities are facing. And our events are no exception.
The Startups Program is a reference point for groundbreaking emerging companies in urban development from around the globe. As part of our consolidated Innovation Playground, this initiative is a comprehensive program to boost brand awareness, networking, funding and learning.
THE INNOVATION PLAYGROUND
AN AMBITIOUS, CREATIVE INITIATIVE AT THE HEART OF THE EVENT
The Innovation Playground is a carefully designed space connecting the main players of the global innovation ecosystem: startups, investors, governments, corporations, universities, and research centers.
Combining talks, exhibiting startups and immersive demos, the Innovation Playground is set to accelerate the implementation of solutions that might disrupt the smart city market. How will it do so?
READY TO JOIN?
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL BE ABLE TO ACCESS
- Exhibition Pod (1 pod in an 8-pod structure) in the Innovation Playground
- Speaking slot in a Startup Pitch Session
- Match & Fund: Access to the B2B Networking Tool and the Funders Lounge
- Inclusion in the Pitch Deck Compilation – to be shared with Investors
- 2 Full Congress Pass
- 20 Visitor Pass
- 2 Exhibitor Passes
- Access to the Exhibitor Area tool (AEX) to manage your participation
- Visibility in the venue Floor Map and the event website and app
Important! Over 100 high potential startups from around the world will be selected to be part of the Program. You will need to meet the established criteria listed below in order to become an eligible candidate, in addition to paying a participation fee.
Participation fee:
€1,995
WHY APPLY TO EXHIBIT AT THE INNOVATION PLAYGROUND?
3 REASONS TO BE HERE
Get exposure in front of 25,000 global professionals and media outlets
Make valuable connections and connect with switched-on investors
Present your market-ready solution in front of a qualified, diverse audience
WHO CAN APPLY?
- You must be an early-stage company with a technology-driven and innovative product or service in one of our focus sectors, having the potential to scale quickly.
- The startup company must have completed its company registration process with a VAT number or Tax Identification Number, depending on each country.
- SCEWC and its collocated events reserves the right to revoke the application if the emerging company in question does not meet the conditions and requirements required to purchase the Startup Pack.
- This program and fee are applicable only to startups that have not participated in previous editions of the event as stand-alone exhibitor outside of the startup area.
Make the most of our innovation ecosystem
OPEN INNOVATION CHALLENGE 24
The Open Innovation Challenges are meetings between public
entities, corporates & investors with start-ups and other technological providers. Application open until November 5.
THE SMART D€AL
A premier event for startups revolutionizing the digital transformation of cities and utilities, held live at the Smart City Expo World Congress 2024 in Barcelona. Application open until August 1.
