Get ready for a game-changing opportunity in 2026 – introducing the The Scale-UP! World Summit Picture this: your chance to showcase your cutting-edge solutions in front of 15,000+ C-level executives actively seeking innovation.
We’re on the hunt for high-impact start-ups/scale-ups across various sectors such as Banking & Insurance, Retail & eCommerce, Manufacturing, Education, Sports & Entertainment, Health, Cybersecurity & Dual-Use Technologies, and of course, a category for disruptive solutions: AI & The Next Wave!. If your start-up/scale-up is pushing boundaries and redefining the future of business, this is your moment to captivate the world.
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Selected startups not only get the spotlight at the The Scale-UP! World Summit but also earn the exclusive opportunity to share their groundbreaking innovations at the prestigious Digital Business World Congress (if selected by the Congress Director & Steering Committee). This unparalleled platform will unite influential investors, industry leaders, and companies deeply involved in open innovation. Winning startups will not only gain unparalleled visibility but also forge meaningful connections with key stakeholders, creating an environment ripe for collaboration and growth.
If you’re an entrepreneur or represent a startup or Technology Centre and believe you’re the best digital pioneer out there, don’t miss out! Apply NOW for a chance to be among the best of the best, performing live from June 9-11, 2026, at The Scale-Up! World Summit . Your innovation journey begins here!
• Pitch your solution in front of top-tier executives, corporate innovators, VCs and global investors.
• Connect directly with key players from the international digital ecosystem.
• Access curated networking opportunities and arrange private meetings with potential partners.
• Gain global visibility within one of Europe’s leading digital business platforms.
• Compete to become one of the most promising digital disruptors of 2026.
• Enjoy exclusive startup conditions and special participation packages.
DES 2026 is more than an event, it’s where innovation meets opportunity.
If you’re ready to scale, expand your network and position your startup among the most forward-thinking companies in Europe, your moment starts here.
Selected Startups will be invited to participate in The Scale-Up! World Summit Competition and are invited to present their candidacy in the European Digital Mindset Awards in the category Best Digital Disruptor Start-Up Award*:
– Impactful Innovation
– Disruptive Business Model
– High Projection
Selected Startups among participants will also be able to participate in the Digital Business World Congress 2026 (selection by Congress Director & Steering Committee)
– International Audience
– High-Profile Executives
– Unique Presentation Formats in main stages (The presentations will not be in a traditional pitch but in different formats: panels, fireside chats, dialogues, etc.). Formats will be discussed with selected startups.
You will have the possibility to Connect with Global Innovation Ecosystem:
– Integration with DES2026 Ecosystem
– And high-level Networking Activities with Stakeholders
You will be able to arrange Private Meetings with Partners and Investors:
– Exclusive Scheduled Meetings only for selected participants
– Project Growth Opportunities
You will have a Premium VIP Pass to attend Digital Enterprise Show:
– Exclusive Access to the Digital Business World Congress and the VIP Lounge
– Valued at 675€
Possibility to have your own Stand at DES2026:
– Optimize Participation
– Special rate for participating Startup booths
The top 10 solutions participating at The Scale-Up! World Summit will be direct candidates in the European Digital Mindset Awards 2026, “BEST DIGITAL DISRUPTOR START-UP” category. Finalists will be invited to the award ceremony on June 11th.
