JOIN THE STARTUP VILLAGE OF EXPOGAST

Bring your startup to the heart of EXPOGAST Startup Village and present your innovation to a global audience of chefs, restaurateurs, buyers, distributors, hospitality professionals, investors, and media. Taking place in Luxembourg from 21 to 25 November 2026, EXPOGAST is one of Europe’s leading gastronomy events and home to the prestigious Culinary World Cup.

CALL FOR APPLICATION

We are looking for startups offering innovative solutions for catering, hospitality, sustainable food, logistics, AI, the event experience, as well as health and nutrition.

Apply to the Startup Village

WHY STARTUPS SHOULD PARTICIPATE

Present your startup to a qualified audience and boost your visibility through our official catalog and digital platforms.

GROW YOUR BUSINESS NETWORK DURING THE TRADE SHOW

Make the most of Expogast to meet professionals who match your goals and build lasting partnerships. Explore new collaboration opportunities, start high-value conversations, and prepare your discussions in advance to connect with the right key contacts. Leave with qualified leads that will help move your projects forward.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. Who can apply to the Startup Village?

The Startup Village welcomes innovative local and international startups that are reinventing gastronomy, hospitality, and their ecosystems.

We are looking for startups developing innovative solutions in areas such as:

FoodTech
AgriTech
Hospitality & Restaurant Technology
Sustainable Food Solutions
Circular Economy
Smart Kitchen Equipment
Digital Ordering & Payment Solutions
Supply Chain & Logistics
AI for Hospitality
Event & Visitor Experience Tech
Sustainable Packaging
Health & Nutrition

2. What is the participation fee?

The Startup Village package is offered at €945 excluding VAT and includes the dedicated space, team badges, digital visibility, and access to networking.

3. What is included in participation?

Your participation includes a dedicated space, visibility across the event’s communication materials, access to networking areas and B2B meetings, as well as other visibility opportunities.

4. Are seats limited?

Yes, the number of startups accepted is intentionally limited in order to ensure a high-quality experience and meaningful exchanges. Applications will be reviewed by a jury, which will select the most innovative startups that best align with the EXPOGAST ecosystem and the required criteria.

Contact us

Cassandre Drost

Key Sector Manager

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