IFA Next

Expect fireworks from IFA Next in 2023. With Berlin and the rest of Europe hosting one of the world’s most diverse and exciting startup ecosystems, we decided it was time to shine a proper light on it.

We’ve partnered with TNW, an experienced organisation within the startup industry to help us connect and highlight the most exciting founders, investors, and corporate innovation labs at IFA Next.

So what will this look like? You can expect an expertly crafted programme featuring the hottest startups in Europe, a selection of demo days, pitching competitions, investor panels, and more. In other words, everything you could want, no matter where you sit in the startup ecosystem.

With over 500 startups joining in 2023, make sure you don’t miss out on IFA Next.

Pop ups

These 1 sqm compact booths provide you with the freedom to showcase products or proto types. We offer this in 3 different packages:

2 days (Monday, 4 Sept – Tuesday, 5 Sept) - 899€

3 days (Friday, 1 Sept – Sunday, 3 Sept) - 1,050€

5 days (Friday, 1 Sept – Tuesday, 5 Sept) - 1,250€

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Platforms

These 5 sqm turnkey booths allow you to have more space to present your products and have meaningful conversions with investors, corporates, media and more. This is your dedicated space across the five days of the show.

5 days - 3,000€

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To showcase at IFA Next 2023, please click the button below which will take you through to our application form.

Apply today

Please note, all applications are put through a vetting process once payment is taken. You will be informed by our team whether your application has been successful within 72 hours. You will be refunded the amount taken if you are not selected for this years show.

Because innovation is everything

This year we are taking IFA Next to the next level. Expect a feast of innovation from IFA 2023 with Berlin and the rest of Europe hosting one of the world’s most diverse and exciting startup ecosystems. Download our brochure to find out more.

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With IFA Next taking center stage at this years IFA, we have a thrilling lineup of content to go with it, click the button below to view our agenda for all the key topics, this will include global industry leaders.

IFA NEXT AGENDA

Get your brand in front of investors, corporate innovators, potential customers and partners

Launch your product in a high-octane environment

Connect with international retailers and distributors to extend your reach

Discover unique partnership opportunities

Appear alongside the hottest startups in Europe

Showcase your technology products globally

Stand side-by-side with the world's most disruptive innovators

Investors who are on the hunt for the next big thing in consumer electronics and home appliances to their portfolio. IFA Next is the ultimate destination to discover breakthrough innovations and connect with visionary startup founders who are disrupting industries like gaming, gaming, robotics, XR, smart home, and digital health - among others. This is an invaluable opportunity to network with co-investors and corporate innovators, unlock potential deal flow and exit opportunities.

Startups creating innovative solutions for the consumer electronics and home appliances market IFA Next is a one-stop-shop for attracting potential investors, meeting customers and partners, identifying marketplaces, connecting with talented professionals to grow your teams, and gaining valuable publicity and promotion. From smart home and entertainment to AR/VR, robotics, mobility, and AI, IFA Next is the ultimate platform to showcase your product and take your business to the next level.

Corporate innovation, incubation and investing teams searching for the next wave of disruptors in the consumer electronics and home appliances industry - or the related technologies. Identify potential acquisition targets, discover cutting-edge technology to propel business growth, tap into a talent pool, and position your company as a digital and tech-driven disruptor.

Sector spotlights

Aligned with specific sectors, these sessions feature investor insights on the opportunities and challenges in that space, including identifying the top 5 innovations poised for disruption. The session concludes with a mini-pitch battle featuring startups from the IFA startup program. The winner of the competition moves on to the Startup Showdown finals. Verticals will include: gaming, robotics, AR/VR, AI and many others.

Reverse pitches

Delivered by corporates and investors, this is the opportunity for startups to gain a detailed understanding of the innovation needs, gaps and/or appetites of the company, how they source startups and make investment decisions, and how they work alongside startups. IFA startup programs are eligible to submit their startup for consideration if there is a match.

Product showcases

A high visibility opportunity for startups to showcase how their product or solutions solves pressing challenges, creates opportunities or transform how business is done to potential customers, investors and partners. Presenters will get the chance to gather feedback and identify areas of improvements, and validate ideas to move forward and grow.