RISE: ALPHA 2021

RISE collaborates with some of the world’s largest companies, and they seem to like what they see. Companies from blue-chip giants like AWS and HSBC to smaller businesses and startups, have shown what they’re about at RISE. ALPHA is a specialized program for early-stage startups, generally occupying the software or connected hardware spaces. The early-stage startups with the highest potential exhibit as part of our ALPHA program. ALPHA places your company in front of more than 16,000 attendees at RISE, including some of the most influential people in tech. If you’re selected, you’ll get an exhibition space, three tickets, and the opportunity to access Investor Meetings, Mentor Hours, pitching masterclasses, our PITCH competition, startup workshops, talks on our Startup University stage, and more, all for $680.

Eligibility

• Early-stage startups, generally occupying the software or connected hardware spaces

Benefits

• Brand awareness: RISE brings together over 800 journalists from the world’s leading media outlets, putting your company’s story on display. Meet your future customers and the most influential voices in tech as they search for the next big thing.
• Funding: Learn to sell your startup from the world’s leading investors. Investor Meetings are a series of pre-arranged meetings introducing selected startups to the investors that can show them the next steps.
• Networking: Networking begins before the conference does, as you generate leads, chat with others in your field and arrange meetings through the RISE app. The networking continues after the last talk of the day at Night Summit.
• Recruitment: Finding the right tech talent can be a challenge for any startup. At RISE, you’ll be surrounded by some of the world’s most talented developers and engineers. Reach out to potential recruits on the RISE app before you arrive, and connect at stages, in exclusive lounges, and at our Night Summit events.

Application Process

Click here to apply.

• You will get a call with their specialist startup team
• Assessment & selection by the startup’s team
• Start networking through the app, apply for PITCH, our onstage startup battle, take part in Mentor Hours and get ready to exhibit your startup in front of more than 16,000 attendees.