Start-up Pass
For the next generation of creative businesses
Supporting independent Start-ups
For over 70 years, the creative industry has met at Cannes Lions to recognise groundbreaking work, set the industry conversation, and bring key decision-makers together in the pursuit of creativity that drives progress.
That progress hasn't happened without the innovative, ambitious new companies helping lead the way – changing the way things are done, revolutionising the way we work, and designing the tools and platforms for the next generation of creatives.
With the Start-Up Pass, we're helping more small independent businesses find their place at the Festival. If that's your company, this is your moment to apply.
Make connections, meet potential clients and witness the world’s best work.
What's included with the Start-up pass?
Eligible start-ups can claim exclusive, part-subsidised pricing for up to five Festival passes, each including all the benefits of a Classic pass (worth €4,295) at a special rate of €1,295 + Sales Tax @ 20% per pass:
- All Cannes Lions Talks and Award Shows in person
- Digital on-demand access to all Talks post-Festival
- Access to the Closing Party on Friday 20 June
- Entry to partner spaces across the city
- Access to meeting spaces and networking opportunities
- Daily happy hour networking drinks
- Access to the official Festival app
- Access to The Work for the duration of the Festival
- Complimentary Wi-Fi across the city.
It’s a great opportunity for start-ups from all around the globe to come here and really push what they’re doing.
Felix Harms
CEO & Founder
Tabbler
This is the Festival to come to. The one that you look forward to every year.
Paul Jackson
CEO
Boundless
The unbelievable networking that you can do when you’re at Cannes. You’ve got to be here to be in the game.
Roanna Williams
CCO & Co-Founder
Boundless
The ROI is going to be huge because we are meeting our potential clients at the Festival.
Eva Pfister
Head of Partnerships
Tabbler
What is the eligibility criteria for the Start-up pass?
- Must be an independent, early-stage start-up (not owned by another business or holding company)
- Must have less than €5 million total in funding generated
- Must have been incorporated within the past five years (by 15 June 2020)
- Must operate in or serve the creative ecosystem
- Passes are non-transferable to partners or other organisations that don’t match these criteria. By application only. Some proof will be requested.
Ready to apply?
To apply, add your chosen quantity of Start-Up Passes to your basket (max. five per company) and we'll ask for your proof of eligibility during checkout.
