Trailblazer Fund | TravelTech Show 2026 – Travel Tech Start-up Competition

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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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

62% of buyers who attend TravelTech Show are more likely to consider or buy from Trailblazers
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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