Startup mission to Web Summit Lisbon 2025

Web Summit 2025

Web Summit is one of the world's largest and most influential tech events. The exhibition connects over 70,000 visitors from all over the world. You will meet other startup companies, investors, and journalists. Through visiting Web Summit, you will discover the latest trends in tech, be inspired by keynotes of influential speakers, and attend engaging workshops and discussions.

The exhibition focuses on internet companies, tech innovation, and venture capital. Web Summit's partners include a mix of Fortune 500 companies and startups. The global tech industry, from all business levels and sectors, will also be present.

NL Lounge

At Web Summit, the Netherlands (NL) Lounge is your home base for networking at the event. In collaboration with its partners, the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) organises several side events where you can meet investors, coaches, and fellow entrepreneurs.

Why take part?

With this trade mission, we want to support promising startups and innovative companies and their international goals. By joining this mission, you will gain access to international markets. You can also contact potential clients, investors, partners, and other startups. Together, we will put the Dutch startup ecosystem and its innovative solutions on the map.

Web Summit is an excellent opportunity to:

• present your product or service to a large, international audience;
• validate/test your product or service;
• attract new customers;
• create strategic partnerships with other companies;
• meet potential investors;
• attract talent;
• generate media attention;
• gain knowledge about the European and global market and competition.

For whom?

You can register for this mission if you meet the following criteria:

• your product or service is high-tech, innovative, and potentially disruptive;
• there is proven market acceptance for the product or service in the Dutch market;
• you have already started or are ready for international scaling;
• your startup is registered with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce.

We are specifically interested in startups active in the following sectors:

• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• DeepTech
• ClimateTech
• FinTech.

Do you not fully meet all criteria but have a convincing reason to attend the Web Summit? Please explain why you should be part of the Dutch delegation when applying.

Programme

We are still finalising this mission. Below, you will find the preliminary programme (subject to change).

Fees

The participation fee for this mission is €500 (excluding VAT) per company. Only 2 participants per company can take part. This fee will give you the following:

• access passes for Web Summit for 2 participants;
• use of the NL Lounge as a meeting point at Web Summit;
• access to our Web Summit preparatory session
• access to side events and network activities;
• opportunities to sign contracts or MoUs in the presence of delegation leaders;
• support from the Netherlands Embassy in Lisbon and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency.

Travel and accommodation

Travel and accommodation are at your own expense. This also applies to meals and drinks unless stated otherwise in the programme.

Register

Register for this mission before 1 August. Each participant must register separately. We allow up to 2 participants per startup.

There are limited spots available within the delegation. RVO emphasises that participating companies align with the mission's setup and focus. Registration does not guarantee automatic participation.

Register

Women's entrepreneurship

We encourage women's entrepreneurship. We do not select participants based on gender. But we challenge you to look for women participants within your organisation to participate in this mission.

Responsible Business Conduct

The Dutch government emphasises responsible business conduct (RBC) and endorses the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. These guidelines state the RBC standards for internationally active entrepreneurs. Following the OECD guidelines is one condition for participation in this mission.

More information

For more information about this mission, please contact:

Denise Kusse
Project leader Web Summit 2025
Netherlands Enterprise Agency
Phone: +31621369438
Email: denise.kusse@rvo.nl

Maarten Schweers
Project leader Web Summit 2025
Netherlands Enterprise Agency
Phone: +31625515675
Email: maarten.schweers@rvo.nl