Overview
Every successful company started with one idea.
The next one could be yours.
HAPPY STARTUP™ brings startups, investors and universities together from Friday to Sunday for three days of face-to-face connection — city after city, around the world.
Whether you're building the next AI platform, launching a startup, searching for investment, discovering breakthrough technologies or looking for new partnerships, HAPPY STARTUP™ brings together the people shaping tomorrow's innovation economy.
Startups ◆ Venture Capital ◆ Angel Investors ◆ Universities ◆ Accelerators ◆ Technology ◆ Innovation
Complimentary VIP invitation
Attend as our guest.
Qualified Venture Capital Funds, Angel Investors, Family Offices, Corporate Venture Capital, Private Equity Firms, Universities, Government Innovation Agencies and Accredited Media are invited to apply for a complimentary VIP pass.
- Startup Pitch Competition
- Investor Presentations
- University Innovation Showcase
- Innovation Pavilions
- Business Matchmaking
- One-to-One Networking
- VIP Networking Lounge
Application required ◆ Subject to approval
VIP pass
Complimentary
Tell us your fund, institution or publication and we'll confirm your place and your matchmaking profile before the doors open.
Apply for a VIP passInnovation pavilions
Five floors of the innovation economy.
What you will experience
Friday to Sunday. Endless opportunities.
- Startup Pitch Competition
- Investment & Venture Capital Presentations
- University Innovation Showcase
- Corporate Innovation Pavilion
- International Startup Exhibition
- Expert Speaker Sessions
- Business Matchmaking
- One-to-One Networking
- Partnership & Expansion Opportunities
- VIP Networking Lounge
Who exhibits
The people building it.
- Startups & Scaleups
- Universities & Research Institutes
- Accelerators & Incubators
- Innovation Centres & Tech Hubs
- AI & Robotics Companies
- Software & SaaS Companies
- HealthTech, BioTech & MedTech Companies
- FinTech Companies
- Technology Providers
- Corporate Innovation Teams
- Government Innovation Agencies
- Legal, IP, Finance & Business Service Providers
Who you'll meet
The people backing it.
- Venture Capital Funds
- Angel Investors
- Family Offices
- Corporate Venture Capital
- Private Equity Firms
- Startup Founders & Entrepreneurs
- Corporate Innovation Leaders
- Technology Companies
- Universities & Researchers
- Mentors & Startup Coaches
- Industry Experts
- Recruiters & Students
Why attend
Four reasons, depending on who you are.
Startups
Raise investment, meet investors, find customers, recruit talent, build partnerships and accelerate growth.
Investors
Discover promising startups, meet founders, build quality deal flow and identify new investment opportunities.
Universities
Showcase innovation, commercialise research, connect with investors and strengthen industry partnerships.
Companies
Discover emerging technologies and strategic partners, recruit future employees and create new business opportunities.
Tickets
Book the days you need.
One ticket covers the full festival floor: pavilions, pitch stage, speaker sessions, matchmaking and networking. Booked through www.apexticketworld.com.
- Half-day floor access
- All innovation pavilions
- Pitch stage & speaker sessions
- Open networking
- Full-day floor access
- All innovation pavilions
- Pitch stage & speaker sessions
- Business matchmaking
- One-to-one networking
- Friday, Saturday and Sunday — book two days or all three
- All innovation pavilions
- Pitch stage & speaker sessions
- Priority business matchmaking
- One-to-one networking
- Company listing in the attendee directory
- Full Friday-to-Sunday access
- VIP networking lounge
- Curated founder introductions
- Investor presentation programme
- Advance matchmaking profile
Member rates apply to registered members of participating universities, accelerators and Apex Ecosystem partner networks — sign in to your account to see them applied at checkout. Prices exclude VAT where applicable. Dates, cities and local venue detail are published on the festival calendar; all tickets are issued and processed through ApexTicketWorld.
Pitch & presentation options
Take the stage in any host city.
- 10-minute live pitch
- Event pass
- Company listing
- Business matchmaking
- One-to-one networking
For investment projects in real estate, hospitality, healthcare, energy, technology and infrastructure.
- 20-minute presentation
- 2 event passes
- Company listing
- Business matchmaking
- Investor networking
For established companies seeking growth capital, strategic partnerships and international expansion.
- 20-minute featured presentation
- 2 event passes
- Premium company listing
- Business matchmaking
- Investor networking
About Happy Startup™
Connecting university alumni, startups, investors and innovation communities with global opportunities.
BUILD
Connections.
INSPIRE
Ideas.
GROW
Together.
One event ◆ One community ◆ Unlimited opportunities
Find the next event near you.
HAPPY STARTUP™ takes place in multiple cities across the year. Every edition, every host city and every date sits on one worldwide calendar — check it for the next event nearby.
www.abc-worldwide.com/calendarTickets ◆ www.apexticketworld.com