Your startup journey

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Meet investors and mentors

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Put your business in the spotlight

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Create meaningful connections

Ready for your Web Summit Rio startup journey? Lets get started.

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Get up to speed with our startup success team
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Create your startup profile
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Apply for startup activations
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It’s time for Web Summit Rio!

Startup activations at Web Summit Rio

Meet some of the startups that have joined us at our past events

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“An exciting event with a global reach.”

Kubo Robotics co-founder and CEO Tommy Otzen celebrates with arms in air after winning PITCH at Web Summit 2016.

“One of the most highly regarded gathering places for startups.”

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“Bridges the gap between creativity and tech.”

Apply for our 2024 startup programme

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