Put your startup in front of the people who can change your trajectory.
Startup Village @ IIT2026
Innovate. Ignite. Thrive.
April 22 to 25, 2026 | Long Beach, California
Startup Village is a high-visibility showcase inside IIT2026, built for founders who want real conversations, curated access, and a credible stage to be discovered by investors, operators, and enterprise leaders.
Startups under $2M in annual revenue. If you are building and selling, and you want investor and mentor access paired with expo-floor visibility, Startup Village is built for you.
What is IIT2026 ?
A global stage for builders, leaders, and innovators
IIT2026 brings together 2,500+ professionals including CEOs, entrepreneurs, Nobel Laureates, and industry trailblazers for a historic celebration of 75 years of IIT excellence, with four days of high-signal talks, breakout sessions, and networking designed to turn ideas into momentum.
Why Startup Village
Because your product deserves more than a booth. Startup Village is designed for fast-moving founders who want to scale, connect, and break through with a setup that rewards clarity, traction, and execution, not who shouts the loudest.
What IIT2026 unlocks for you:
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Engage with global leaders
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Gain visionary insights
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Unlock collaboration opportunities
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Build relationships that compound after the event
Eligibility
What You Get
2 free full-access conference passes
One 1:1 meeting with an industry mentor
Top 10 startups compete live for cash prizes in front of VCs
One curated 1:1 meeting with a VC
Premium expo-floor visibility
Access to Startup Bootcamp sessions
(in-person and online)
Founder-first benefits that make the event worth it.
Included with Startup Village participation:
The Experience
SFour days of signal, not just footfall.
Startup Village sits inside the broader IIT2026 experience, so your team is not isolated from the main conference energy. You are in the mix with decision-makers, speakers, sponsors, and operators, with structured moments that help you convert conversations into follow-ups.
Live Pitch Competition
A select group of startups will pitch live in front of VCs, with cash prizes on the line. If you are pitch-ready and want an investor-grade spotlight, this is where you earn attention.
Top 10 startups. Live room. Real stakes.
Pricing and Discount
Startup Village participation and exhibit pricing is available through the IIT2026 Exhibit and Sponsorship options.
Early advantage
The first 100 startup registrations receive 20% off the Startup Village price.
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