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Trailblazer Fund 2026

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Win funding, visibility and a platform to grow your travel tech start-up.

Now in its sixth year, the Trailblazer Fund supports innovative travel technology start-ups with £25,000 in bursaries to help them exhibit at TravelTech Show 2026, taking place 24–25 June at ExCeL London.

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What’s on offer

Eligible start-ups can receive up to 80% off their stand cost and automatic entry into the Trailblazer Awards — a chance to pitch, showcase and get noticed by buyers, investors and media.

The winner receives:
🏆 A free stand at TravelTech Show 2027 worth over £10,000
🎟 A start-up ticket to Phocuswright Europe worth over £1,500
🎤 A speaking slot on the TravelTech Show start-up panel
🗞 Post-event coverage on PhocusWire and through our global media partners

Plus, the top five start-ups will present live on stage during TravelTech Show.

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Winner interview

Why apply?

✔️ Up to £3,250 towards your stand at TravelTech Show
✔️ Exposure to 700+ qualified buyers and investors from 53 countries
✔️ Meet decision-makers from across travel, hospitality, and tech
✔️ Two-minute innovation pitch on the start-up stage
✔️ Pre-event marketing & press coverage through PhocusWire
✔️ Entry into the Trailblazer Awards
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  • 62% of buyers who attend TravelTech Show are more likely to consider or buy from Trailblazers
    A Buyer
    TravelTech Show 2025 attendees
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Who can apply?

To qualify for the Trailblazer Fund, your company must:

  • Be founded within the last 48 months (exceptions may apply)

  • Have raised less than £2 million in funding

  • Offer a B2B travel technology product relevant to:
    OTAs, TMCs, DMCs, tour operators, airlines, cruise, or ground transport

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Previous winners 

2025 winner

crewfare

2024 winner

crewfare

2023 winner

jryney

2022 winner

travel ledger

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2021 Winner

touramigo

Apply now

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Don’t miss your chance to showcase your innovation to the industry’s most influential audience.

📅 Deadline: 10th March 2026
📍 Event: TravelTech Show, 24–25 June 2026, ExCeL London

APPLY FOR THE TRAILBLAZER FUND

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