EXHIBIT AS A STARTUP

APPLY TO OUR STARTUPS PROGRAM

Join a busy expo floor along with over 100 of the boldest startups in urban development worldwide.

Submit your application to position your startup at the heart of Smart City Expo and take advantage of our Early Bird rates!

Smart cities thrive on innovation and technology that transforms urban life. The sector offers vast opportunities for startups to develop cutting-edge solutions for cities’ most pressing challenges. And our events reflect this mission.

Our Startups Program is a reference point for groundbreaking emerging companies in urban development to gain access to decision-makers and capital by connecting them with forward‑thinking investors, industry leaders, and public entities.

Within the venue, the Innovation Playground is the perfect environment for innovation to flourish.

3 REASONS TO BE HERE

WHY APPLY TO EXHIBIT AT THE INNOVATION PLAYGROUND?

Showcase your solution to a global audience of 27,000+ decision-makers and media outlets

Connect with cities, public authorities and corporates actively looking for solutions

Meet investors focused on urban tech and impact-driven solutions

READY TO JOIN?

Take your startup to the next level
Now for less!

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
Access to the Matchmaking Tool (Match & Fund) connecting startups and investors
Inclusion in the Pitch Deck Compilation – to be shared with Investors
Access to the Investors Lounge
2 Exhibitor Passes
2 Full Congress Pass
20 Visitor Pass
2 Investor Pass (subject to validation by the organization)
Access to the Customer Area tool to manage your participation
Visibility in the venue’s Floor Map and across the event’s website and app

Benefit from our Early Bird rates and reserve your place at SCEWC26 while the best prices last!

Discounted participation fee until 10 July:
€1,995 (regular fee €2,295)

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.

Selection criteria

Early‑stage startups with a technology‑driven, innovative solution and potential for rapid scalability.
Active in one of our focus sectors, working to improve how cities live, move and grow.
Legally incorporated company with a valid VAT number or Tax Identification Number (depending on country).
Startup area participants only. Your company must not have previously participated as stand‑alone exhibitor outside the startup area.