ACTIVE INVESTORS & KEY STARTUP ENABLERS
Participate in our
Investors Program
Network with global organizations and innovation players trailblazing startup growth.
The Investors Program is designed for VCs, CVCs, business angels, private equity firms, accelerators, incubators and public entities with funds under management.
Participating in our Investors Program gives you privileged access to top startups, strategic insights, and an investors-only space within Smart City Expo and the Innovation Playground initiative.
This is your opportunity to connect with bold, emerging names and disruptive solutions from the global innovation ecosystem that is shaping what’s next for cities.
PITCH, PARTNER, GROW
3 REASONS TO TAKE THIS STEP
Identify relevant deal-flow and spot your next big thing
Make valuable connections and schedule meetings with selected startups
Meet your fellow investors and collaborate on investment projects
Position your organization as a leading urban innovation booster
The place where tomorrow takes shape
A comprehensive space where innovation can flourish
The Innovation Playground brings together a wide range of public and private agents from across the urban innovation ecosystem, offering inspiring talks, a curated startup expo and pitch sessions, immersive demos, and high‑trust networking opportunities.
- Venture Capital
- Accelerator & Incubator
- Angel Investor
- Family Office
- Venture Builder
- Corporate Venture Capital
- Government & Policymaker
- Investment Bank
- Institutional Investor
- Investment Promotion Agency
- Pre-seed Stage Startup
- Seed Stage Startup
- Early Stage Startup
- Growth Stage Startup
MEET OUR INNOVATION BOOSTERS
Innovation Boosters are strategic ecosystem partners that help amplify the reach and impact of Innovation Playground by connecting startups, investors, corporations, cities and innovation communities. Through collaboration, mutual visibility and network activation, they foster meaningful opportunities for investment, growth and real-world deployment.
HOW CAN YOU TAKE PART IN THE INVESTORS PROGRAM?
With this pass you’ll get access to:
- Exhibition Area and full conference program of the Smart City Expo and its co-located events.
- Match & Fund Tool to connect with investors & startups and request 1‑to‑1 meetings.
- Investors Lounge with a dedicated area for 1‑to‑1 meetings.
- Priority seating at Investor’s Talks & Startup Pitches.
- Priority booking of private meeting rooms (rental not included).
- Please note:
The Investor Pass is reserved for active investors backing startups, including venture capital firms, corporate venture capital, angel investors and public investment entities, ensuring relevant matchmaking opportunities for participating startups.
LOOKING FOR A BIGGER PARTICIPATION?
If you want to make a greater impact within the global urban innovation ecosystem attending the event, we offer special sponsorship packages designed to boost your presence, showcase your portfolio, and position your brand as a driving force for change in the industry.
