Web Summit

The Web Summit will take place in Lisbon from 11 to 14 November.

hub.brussels and its software.brussels cluster are taking part, and will host eight Brussels startups on the startup island.

Selection criteria

The selection of start-ups participating in Web Summit is subject to final approval by the organiser on the basis of the following criteria:

• Your start-up must be less than five years old (date of registration with the CBE);
• To qualify for the ALPHA category, your start-up must not have raised more than $1 million;
• To qualify for the BETA category, your start-up must not have raised more than $5 million*;
• At the time of application, your start-up must at least be created and doing business with its own functional website;
• Your start-up must have a logo available in .eps format;
• Your start-up has developed its own software solution or product;
• Your start-up is independent, and is not a subsidiary of a larger organisation;
• Please note that consulting firms, agencies, developers, marketing/advertising agencies and public companies will not be accepted.

*Note: a start-up that has raised more than US$5 million in funding is not eligible for the start-up block.

Participation fee

The participation fee of €300 excluding VAT* payable to hub.brussels entitles you to:

• one of the eight booths on the hub.brussels startup island
• between three and four tickets for all four days of the event
• your startup listed on the event website and accessible via the search tool
• access to the event’s networking application
• the possibility of being selected for hours of mentoring, pitches, investor meetings and masterclasses
• support from the on-site Economic and Commercial Advisor to help you make contact with local players

*hub.brussels cluster members will receive a 30% discount on participation fees.

Flights and hotels

Exhibitors are entirely responsible for booking, accommodation and travel costs, as well as on-site meals.