START-UP ZONE

MARCH 9 - 11, 2027
WALTER E. WASHINGTON CONVENTION CENTER, WASHINGTON D.C.

World BioSecurity Congress & Expo USA 2027

A CALL FOR START-UPS

We’re looking for the world’s most promising biosecurity start-ups to showcase their pipelines, platforms, technologies and solutions at World BioSecurity Congress & Expo USA 2027, co-located with World Vaccine Congress Washington .

Meet investors, potential partners and decision-makers from government, defense, public health, pharma, biotech, academia and the wider biosecurity community - all on one exhibition floor.

Whether you’re advancing vaccines, therapeutics or other medical countermeasures, or developing diagnostics, biosurveillance technologies and preparedness solutions, put your innovation in front of the people who can fund, partner with and help accelerate its next stage.

Start-Up Zone Package

2027 Start-Up Opportunity $500

Your exhibition space

A 1 m-wide booth with a backboard displaying your professionally printed company logo.

Included benefits

✓ Up to 3 full-access passes

✓ Basic Terrapinn Events App access

✓ Access to networking receptions

✓ Branding across event materials

✓ Marketing exposure from the Congress

✓ Listing on the event website

Optional upgrades

Expo Stage Pitch - $1,000

Deliver a five-minute pitch to introduce your company and receive feedback from investors.

Full Event App Access - $250

Pre-arrange 1-to-1 meetings at your booth, access badge scanning and lead retrieval, and showcase your products or services.

Who can apply?

Eligibility

✓ Less than five years old

✓ Fewer than 15 employees

Unsure whether your company qualifies? Contact alisa.forbes@terrapinn.com .

Start-ups networking at World Vaccine Congress Washington

Exhibitors at World Vaccine Congress Washington

Attendees connecting at World Vaccine Congress Washington

Limited spaces available

Put your innovation in front of the right people

Applications are being reviewed now. Apply as soon as possible to secure your place in the Start-Up Zone.

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