Sponsorship @ Maritime Start-up Day 2026
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START-UPS AT SMM 2026
Join the Maritime Start-up Day and Night at SMM 2026
SMM 2026 in Hamburg offers maritime start-ups a dedicated platform to present their solutions, gain industry visibility and connect with relevant stakeholders in an international trade fair environment.
As part of the Maritime Start-up Day and Night on 2 September 2026, selected start-ups will have the opportunity to exhibit their company, pitch on stage and network with decision-makers, potential customers, cooperation partners, investors and media representatives.
The format is designed to bring maritime innovation to the forefront and create meaningful business connections within the global maritime industry.
Ship Projects – Winner of the SMM Maritime Start-up Award 2024
ABOUT THE MARITIME START-UP DAY & NIGHT 2026
Showcase your innovation at one of the world’s leading maritime trade fairs and meet decision-makers from across the international maritime industry.
The Maritime Start-up Day and Night 2026 is a dedicated event format within SMM 2026, bringing together maritime start-ups, industry players and innovation stakeholders.
In front of the SMM audience, the Start-ups present their innovation products in pitches to an assigned jury. At least, the best pitch is nominated and awarded as the best Maritime Start-up 2026. Let´s round up this event with a networking get-together with music, some drinks & foods.
WHAT'S IN:
Great visibility for your Start-up at the SMM 2025
- 10 sqm booth located according to your field of business
Start-up@SMM stand construction package & lounge area - Participation in the Pitches at the SMM Maritime Start-up Day on Wednesday, 02 September
- Participation in the SMM Maritime Start-up Night on Wednesday, 02 September with nomination of the Winner Start-up & Networking party
04. September 2024
Hamburg SMM
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04. September 2024
Hamburg SMM
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6th Maritime Startup-Night // In cooperation with SMM Hamburg
On 4th September 2024, we once again open the doors for international maritime start-ups to present their new business products on the stage of SMM and engage face-to-face with a professional maritime audience.
As official event partner of SMM 2024, we integrate you extensively and prominently into the exhibition and its communication. Each sponsorship package includes the following core benefits:
Core Benefits for all Sponsorships
Following Benefits are part of the Official Sponsorship of SMM 2024 and Integrated in the SMM Communication Programm
Event Website
Your company logo shown on the event website under “Meet the Sponsors”
On-site sponsorship wall
Your company logo presented on the on-site sponsor wall
On-site signage
Your company logo shown on the on-site printed and digital signage
Visitor guide
Your company logo presented in the printed visitor guide
Event Newsletter
Your company logo finds presence in exhibitor and visitor newsletters
Event App
Your company logo placed in the event app
Sponsorship Packages at SMM Start-up Day Event
"Great visibility for your company at SMM 2024"
Showcase your company as sponsor in the context of innovative technologies and sustainable solutions. We offer diverse opportunities to make your company prominently and authentically visible, for example:
- Stage & Pitch-Branding
- Start-up Award Sponsor
- Sponsoring Aftershow-Party
- Social Media und Press Communication
- Jury Member
SMM Hamburg
Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH
Messeplatz 1 | 20357 Hamburg
GERMANY
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