EXHIBIT AS A STARTUP
APPLY TO OUR
STARTUPS PROGRAM
We have received a high number of proposals. If you are interested, please join the waiting list and we will get in touch if any opportunity arises. If you have any questions, you can contact us at tomorrowcity.startups@firabarcelona.com
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. Part of our brand-new Innovation Playground, it’s a comprehensive program to boost brand awareness, networking, funding and learning.
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
READY TO JOIN?
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL BE ABLE TO ACCESS
- Startup Pod (1 pod in an 8-pod structure) in the Innovation Playground
- Speaking slot in a Startup Pitch Session
- Access to the Investors & Founders Lounge
- Access to the Networking Area and the B2B Networking Tool
- Inclusion in the Pitch Deck Compilation – to be shared with Investors
- Invitation to the Investors & Founders Networking Activity
- 2 Full Congress Pass (worth €1,250 each)
- 20 Visitor Pass (worth €100 each)
- 2 Exhibitor Passes
- Visibility in the venue Floor Map and the event website and app
- Access to the Exhibitor Area tool (AEX) to manage your participation
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 in order to become an eligible candidate, in addition to paying a participation fee.
This package is valued at €7,995. The selected startups will be able to access it for only €1,995
APPLY TO OUR 2024 STARTUPS PROGRAM!
Submit your proposal and become one of the 100 startups chosen to be part of the program. Selected startups will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
THE INNOVATION PLAYGROUND
AN AMBITIOUS, CREATIVE INITIATIVE AT THE HEART OF THE EVENT
Building on the success of our 2023 Innovation Area, the new 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?
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.
