The Start-Up and Investor Village is The AI Summit London's showcase area for start-ups exhibiting AI and related technology. The organiser publishes no company age, revenue or funding limits, and states that flexible pricing options are available so start-ups can take part whatever their budget.
Two participation tiers are offered. The Start-up Pod gives a showcase space in the Start-up Expo alongside the investor community and the summit's exhibitor floor. The Start-up Pod plus Pitching Competition tier adds a five-minute presentation in the opening round, with the strongest performers going through to a live Q&A final in front of a panel of London venture capitalists. The winning start-up receives a complimentary featured pod at the Start-up Village the following year and a speaking opportunity on a selected stage. No equity is taken.
There is no published application window. Start-ups register interest with the AI Summit London team, who confirm pod availability and pricing; the next edition runs 9-10 June 2027 at Tobacco Dock in London.
What it actually costs you
Two tiers make up the Start-Up and Investor Village at The AI Summit London. A Start-up Pod provides showcase space beside the investor community; the second tier adds a five-minute opening round, with the strongest reaching a live Q&A final before London venture capitalists. The winner takes a featured pod at the next Village and a speaking slot. Open to AI exhibitors with no published limits. Non-dilutive.