World Startup Fest

The leading international event for startups, scaleups and investors

15 · 16 · 17 JUNE 2023 / RIMINI FIERA

FUTURE CHALLENGES

+60.000

ATTENDEES EXPECTED

+300

INVESTORS

+3.3MLN€

THE VALUE OF AWARDS

+4.300

CANDIDATED STARTUPS

1.000

STARTUPS

+89

COUNTRIES

+550

EXHIBITORS

Startup Competition - Startup District - Startup Stage - B2B Meetings and Recruitment

Within the WMF - International Trade Fair and Festival on Tech and Digital Innovation - the World Startup Fest was held: the international leading event for startups, scaleups, and investors from all over the world.

An entire pavilion - out of more than 10 at WMF - from June 15 to 17 hosted events and initiatives for the world of innovative entrepreneurship: the largest International Startup Competition, Startup District, B2B meetings with investors from all over the world, business matching, and internships dedicated to startups and the world of innovative entrepreneurship returned.

In 2023, the event brought to Rimini more than 1.000 startups, and 60.000 attendees from over 85 countries were expected. B2B meetings took place with more than 300 investors from countries such as the UK, Israel, Germany, Sweden, France, and Spain.

Main events of the World Startup Fest

Startup Competition
This year too, the WMF hosted the final of the Startup Competition, which received applications from 89 countries. The six finalist startups competed on the Mainstage, stating which of the 12 Challenges of the Future identified by WMF they addressed.
Startup District
The Expo Area of WMF hosted the Startup District: the exhibition area dedicated to Italian and international startups. Within it, there were companies from more than 89 countries, international delegations, and dedicated showcases.
B2B meeting with investors
The startups had the opportunity to have B2B meetings with Italian and international investors and delegations.

Discover the six finalists

This year too, the WMF hosted the final of the Startup Competition, which received applications from 89 countries. The six finalist startups competed on the Mainstage, stating which of the 12 Challenges of the Future identified by WMF they addressed.

The Expo Area of WMF hosted the Startup District: the exhibition area dedicated to Italian and international startups. Within it, there were companies from more than 89 countries, international delegations, and dedicated showcases.