Bring your startups to the world's stage.
The Startup Grind Conference is where the global innovation community converges: 5,000+ attendees, 600+ investors, and curated connections across 74 countries. The Startup Delegations Program gives governments, trade agencies, universities, and innovation organizations a structured way to bring their best startups to Silicon Valley, with the preparation, positioning, and access to make it count.
600+
Investors on-site
1,509
Investor Meetings
7
Avg sit-downs per startup
5,000+
Attendees
74
Countries Represented
+44 NPS
Exhibitor Satisfaction
600+
Investors on-site
1,509
Investor Meetings
7
Avg sit-downs per startup
5,000+
Attendees
74
Countries Represented
+44 NPS
Exhibitor Satisfaction
A market entry moment, not just a conference.
For an international delegation, the Startup Grind Conference isn't just a conference. It's a market entry moment. Your startups arrive prepared, positioned, and connected, with investor meetings scheduled, exhibitor presence secured, and the Startup Grind network behind them.
Built around your cohort.
Delegations are customized based on your cohort size, market readiness, and goals. Programs range from conference access with curated investor matching to full pre-conference preparation that primes your startups for Silicon Valley before they arrive. Every delegation includes:
Exhibitor Presence
Dedicated booth and branded space at the Startup Grind Conference for your cohort.
Curated Investor Matching
Pre-scheduled investor meetings tailored to your startups' stage and sector.
Pre-Conference Preparation
Optional structured prep sessions to get your cohort investor-ready before arriving.
Network Access
Access to Startup Grind's global network of mentors, speakers, operators, and investors across 125+ countries.
Post-Conference Impact Report
A documented summary of outcomes, meetings held, and connections made, ready for your stakeholders.
Dedicated Delegation Support
A Startup Grind team member guides your delegation from onboarding through the conference.
What delegation partners say.
"Startup Grind gave our startups access to investors and mentors they simply wouldn't have found on their own. The connections made at the conference have had a lasting impact on their growth."
"The delegation experience was invaluable — our founders came back with real investor relationships, not just business cards."
"SGC gave our ecosystem visibility on a global stage and opened doors we are still walking through."
Built for organizations that invest in their ecosystems.
Accelerators
Trade Commissions
Regional Innovation Hubs
National Startup Programs
Government Innovation Agencies
University Technology Transfer Offices
Economic Development Organizations
Delegation spots are limited. Reach out to start the conversation.
SGC 2027 · Silicon Valley · April 2027