Program guide
How to apply to Startup Grind Global Conference 2027 Startup Expo
Paid startup exhibition at the Startup Grind Global Conference in Redwood City, Silicon Valley (April 27-28, 2027): accepted startups get a booth, a short stage pitch and pre-booked meetings with seed and Series A investors.
Step by step
- Check that you are eligibleThe published rules: Open to founders; Every application is reviewed; approvals usually within 7 days and spots are offered on a rolling basis.
- Gather the materialsYou will need: Company profile.
- Write the answersLook for startup pavilions, sponsored country stands and pitch stages: they usually cost less than a standard stand.
- Submit on the official pageApply through the official page (Own portal), and keep the confirmation.
- Follow upNote when results are due. If the organiser invites questions, ask once, briefly, after the date has passed.
Timeline
- 21 days before the deadlineUpdate deck and numbersRefresh the deck, key metrics and the one-sentence description of the company.
- 14 days before the deadlineDraft the answersAnswer every question plainly, with numbers you can verify.
- 7 days before the deadlineRecord and reviewRecord the video if one is asked for, and have someone outside the team read the answers.
- 2 days before the deadlineSubmitSubmit early; some programs review applications as they arrive.
Questions you will meet, answered honestly
What will you show, and to whom?
Name the product and the buyer types you want to meet; organisers use this to place you.
Are you ready to sell into this market?
Say honestly which markets you can ship to today and which certifications you hold.
What reviewers of trade shows and exhibitions look for
- Look for startup pavilions, sponsored country stands and pitch stages: they usually cost less than a standard stand.
- Book meetings with buyers before the show; their calendars fill weeks ahead.
- Prepare your company profile and product images in the organiser's format; they go into the catalogue and the event app.
How Onward Scout helps
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