The Stage Is Set for Startups
How Innovation Drivers Showcase Their Ideas
at #SCCON27!
Digital success stories need a broad public and make the Smart Country Convention an interactive hotspot for technology and innovation. The most promising start-ups are role models that are driving digital change in the public sphere. At the Smart Country Convention, pioneers will find the support their products and projects deserve: Meet people with enthusiasm for new ideas and get together with other visionary minds to get creative, learn, network and celebrate.
Startup Packages
You are a founder and want to present your promising business idea to potential investors?
Our concept stand guarantees you an exciting exhibition format!
Startup Award
The Smart Country Startup Award, the innovation prize of the Smart Country Convention, honors startups with outstanding solutions, technologies and products in the areas of Smart City and GovTech.
Good Reasons to Be There
Drive Change
Position yourself as a source of ideas and impulses and drive forward the digital change in communities, cities and municipalities significantly.
Showcase Innovation
Present technology and innovation and offer the leading industry heads new perspectives and potential in the public sector.
Expand Your Network
Meet people with enthusiasm for new ideas: Connect with potential customers, partners and clients and expand your business network.
A Startup Area for Innovation & Future Technologies
Does your start-up provide new and innovative solutions for the challenges of digitization in the public sector? And have you founded the company after 01 January 2021? Then become part of the startup area!
Our Startup Package
The services at a glance:
- Turnkey stand construction of 3 m² with lockable counter
- Plug & Play, power connection incl. cable outlet & WIFI included in package
- Exhibitor name as text (additional branding possible)
- Use of the networking area
- 2 exhibitor passes
- logo presence on the website and in the app
Early Bird Price: 2,500 euros
or 3,000 euros incl. a pitch on the Startup Stage
Prices plus VAT
Smart Country
Startup Award 2027
Save the Date: October 6, 2027 | Plaza Stage
Applications for the Smart Country Startup Award 2027 are expected to open in May 2027. More information on how to apply will be available on this page closer to the application period.
The Smart Country Startup Award recognizes startups that are driving the digital transformation of the public sector, from digital administration and smart infrastructure to public procurement and digital identity. The key requirement is that their solutions are already being used or have the potential to be used by cities and municipalities.
The selected finalists will have the opportunity to pitch their projects to a large audience and an expert jury. The winning startup will receive a stage slot at next year’s Smart Country Convention as well as a one-year Get Started membership with Bitkom.
Want to take part next time?
Applications for the next Smart Country Startup Award are planned to open for #SCCON27. More information will be available on this page in due course.
Smart Country Startup Award
2026 Recap
ENVIOTECH Wins the Smart Country Startup Award 2026
Five startups, five innovative ideas, and one winner: ENVIOTECH from Frankfurt am Main took home the Smart Country Startup Award 2026 at #SCCON26. The startup impressed with a solution that transforms existing streetlights into smart city infrastructure.
Meet the Five Finalists of 2026
AI for government agencies, smart streets, and digital administrative processes: Five startups showcased their solutions for the digital public sector at the Smart Country Startup Award 2026. On October 14, they presented their ideas to the audience and a panel of expert judges at #SCCON26.
Meet the Five Finalists of 2026
AI for government agencies, smart streets, and digital administrative processes: Five startups showcased their solutions for the digital public sector at the Smart Country Startup Award 2026. On October 14, they presented their ideas to the audience and a panel of expert judges at #SCCON26.
Voices from the Smart Country
Startup Award
What makes the Smart Country Startup Award special? Winner ENVIOTECH and the award partners look back on #SCCON26 and share their perspectives on the role of innovative startups in driving public sector digital transformation.
A Big Thank You to Our
Startup Award Partners
Contact
SCCON TEAM
You have any questions? We will be happy to assist you!
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