SEPTEMBER 12TH - 14TH
The O2, LONDON
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The CogX Festival shines the spotlight on Startups with outstanding potential and supports them with their growth. Applications are now open.
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What is the CogX Startup Programme?
CogX’s Startup Programme brings together the most innovative startups operating within the ecosystem. Our Startup Village will host hundreds of the most exciting startups, pitch stages, talks and entertainment. It’s also the most affordable way to access all the stages - and meet customers, investors, the press and fellow founders.
All ventures admitted into the programme will automatically be entered into this year’s CogX Awards and will be eligible for the new ‘Rising Star Startup Award’ with a cash grant of £25,000.
Successful applicants to the programme will receive:
All for £395 for the one day and £795 for the three day Startup Bench
3x Standard 1 Day tickets to CogX Festival 2023
Access to Investor-to-Startup meetings
Eligibility to present on Lightning Pitch Stage
Investor Matchmaking
Masterclasses & Mentoring
Branding onsite & online
Opportunity to enter the CogX Awards 2023
Features of the CogX Startup Programme
We’ve loaded the Programme with networking, branding and interaction benefits
Startup bench within the CogX Expo (Option of 1 Day or 3 Day Access)
Company profile & logo on the CogX website & Festival App
Opportunity to enter the CogX Awards 2023
Access to Investor to Startup meetings
Eligibility to present on Lightning Pitch Stage (additional fee)
Access to Startup focused Masterclasses & Mentoring sessions
Option for founder to attend Global Leadership Summit for £495 (normally £4,995)
Networking opportunities through the Festival App and curated events in the Expo
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Branding
Stand out from the crowd and get noticed with dedicated branding opportunities including company profile & logo on the CogX website & Festival app and the opportunity to enter the CogX Awards 2023.
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Growth
Meet potential investors, mentors, partners, customers and collaborators across the Festival. Hear from leading Founders and CEOs on our StartUp to IPO programme or learn about new markets and trends from our 1000+ global thought leaders.
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Learning
Hear the latest insights at one of our sessions, keynotes or masterclasses, gain competitor insights from the pitch stage or engage with one of our 1,000 partner organisations for incredible diversity and expertise.
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Networking
Search and book meetings as well as keep track of who visited you via our Festival app. Get intelligent recommendations based on your Startup or take advantage of our networking spaces including our lounges and restaurants.
How to apply for the CogX Startup Programme
Follow these 4 easy steps to apply
Step 1.
Complete the Form
Fill in the form above with details about your Startup. Don’t forget to attach links to any recent news articles or releases and include your company website link and a logo (in req format). Submit your application.
Step 2.
Assessment & Selection
The CogX Startup Programme team will review your application and get back to you within 2 weeks of your submission. (Note entry prices will correlate to the date of form submission).
Step 3.
Get the most out of attending
The CogX Startup Programme team will help guide you through all stages of the CogX startup journey to ensure that you maximise your involvement.
Step 4.
Take part in CogX Festival 2023
During the Festival fill your time with all the different features of the Startup Programme to really get your money’s worth.