Startup & Scaleup Program 2026

About

The Startup & Scaleup Program 2026, organized by LEAP, offers innovative startups from over 60 countries the opportunity to showcase their products, connect with global investors, and gain significant brand exposure at a major event attended by over 200,000 people, while also providing access to exclusive pitch coaching and matchmaking services, making it an ideal platform for startups looking to expand their market presence and fundraising efforts.

Benefits

• 🏢Startup Pod
  Dedicated startup pod on LEAP’s busy show floor
• 📣Brand Exposure
  Brand exposure to 200,000+ attendees
• 🤝Investor & Stakeholder Access
  Access to investors, enterprises, and government stakeholders
• 🚀Pitch Competition Eligibility
  Eligibility to apply for Rocket Fuel, LEAP’s flagship startup pitch competition
• 🌐Ecosystem Xchange Sessions
  Access to Ecosystem Xchange sessions
• 🤝Matchmaking & Meeting Concierge
  Private, AI-powered gated matchmaking and white-glove meeting concierge
• 🎓Pitch Coaching Workshop
  Exclusive 90-minute pitch coaching workshop
• 🎟️ Exhibitor Passes
  Startup exhibitor passes for your team

Eligibility Criteria

• Startups must be innovative and looking to exhibit, pitch, and raise visibility
• Open to startups from 60+ countries
• Must be actively fundraising, selling, or expanding into new markets

Participation Commitments

• Must participate from 31 August to 3 September 2026
• Must be present to showcase products and meet customers
• No physical startup pod for Founder Pass holders

Target Sector

All sectors

Target Location

Global