Startup & Scaleup
Program

Designed for startups looking to exhibit, pitch and raise visibility on the show floor. This is the route for teams actively fundraising, selling or expanding into new markets.

What you get:

• A dedicated startup pod on LEAP’s busy show floor
• Brand exposure to 200,000+ attendees
• Access to investors, enterprises and government stakeholders
• Eligibility to apply for Rocket Fuel, LEAP’s flagship startup pitch competition
• Access to Ecosystem Xchange sessions
• Private, AI-powered gated matchmaking and white-glove meeting concierge
• Exclusive 90-minute pitch coaching workshop
• Startup exhibitor passes for your team

Best for:

Startups looking to actively showcase their product, meet customers, pitch to investors and scale visibility at LEAP.

Designed for individual founders and startup leaders who want to network, hire, acquire and explore what’s next, without exhibiting on the show floor. This is a new ticket option, introduced for LEAP’s 5th edition, offering access to the startup ecosystem without a physical presence.

What you get:

• Access to investors, enterprises and government stakeholders
• Private, AI-powered matchmaking with relevant founders, investors and operators
• Access to Ecosystem Xchange sessions and curated meetups
• Inclusion in the Founder Directory, visible to registered investors and ecosystem partners
• Visibility and credibility as part of a program accessed by 0.5% of LEAP attendees

What’s not included

• No physical startup pod
• No exhibiting or brand presence on the show floor
• No team passes included
• No on-floor lead capture or exhibitor visibility

Best for:

Founders attending as individuals, looking to connect, explore opportunities and build relationships across the ecosystem.