Start-Up pass

With the Start-Up pass, we’re helping more start-ups and early-stage businesses find their place at Cannes Lions.

This pass is for early-stage founders building the next generation of creative tools, platforms, brands and services, who are ready to get in front of the people who can back them.

You’ll be in the Palais (main Festival venue) for the talks and Awards Shows, exploring Lion-winning work at the Basement and making connections in the Rotonde Lounge and beyond – with LIONS Creators now part of the pass and every conversation a chance to meet a future customer, partner or investor.

If your company is eligible and you’re looking to connect with global decision-makers and showcase your vision, this is your moment to apply.

• you own or work for an independent, early-stage start-up (not owned by another business or holding company)
• your start-up has less than €5m total in funding generated
• your start-up was incorporated within the past five years (25 June 2022 or after)
• your start-up operates in or serves the creative ecosystem.

Core Festival experience

• Access to the Palais, including daily talks and evening Awards Shows
• Access to exhibitions of Lion-winning and shortlisted work
• Access to selected partner events and spaces across the city
• Entry to Friday’s Closing Party
• Digital on-demand access to talks until 10 July
• Access to The Work for the week of the Festival
• Complimentary Wi-Fi across the city

Additional experiences:

• LIONS Creators, our space dedicated to the creator economy and anyone working in it

Networking opportunities:

• Access to networking spaces across the Festival
• Occasions to connect with like-minded founders and potential future partners
• Entry to meeting and networking spaces
• Access to networking via the official Festival app
• Exposure to a diverse range of industries, agencies and brands