Program guide
How to apply to Web Summit Startup Programme (Lisbon)
Startup track of Web Summit in Lisbon (November 9-12, 2026): selected startups exhibit, can pitch in the startup competition and join masterclasses, mentor hours and investor meetings. Selection starts with a call with Web Summit's startup team.
Step by step
- Check that you are eligibleThe published rules: Open to founders; Page does not publish eligibility tiers or fees; applicants register with a business email and are assessed by the startup team.
- Gather the materialsYou will need: Application form answers, 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.
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