Start-Up Corner
The opportunity for start-ups to increase their visibility in the chocolate industry:
Start Up
€500
- High table with bar stool
- Space for two roll-up banners
Several hundred industry experts come together at our international industry congress at CHOCOTEC.
The ZDS would like to support start-ups in the industry and increase their visibility.
We therefore offer start-ups the opportunity to present themselves at our international CHOCOTEC 2026 congress.
When can a start-up qualify for CHOCOTEC?
- Less than 5 years old: Your company is new on the market and has innovative ideas.
- Turnover under €1,000,000 per year: You are in the growth phase and are looking for new ways to increase your turnover.
- A maximum of 10 employees (excluding founders): You are a small, agile team that enables your company to make decisions quickly and react flexibly to changes
What does participation offer your company?
- A three-day congress full of innovation and inspiration
- A comprehensive foyer exhibition
- You will have the opportunity to exhibit at our industry congress
- Exclusive presentations from 37 industry experts, selected by our 8-member panel
- A poster exhibition with the latest research results and studies from international universities
- An unforgettable networking dinner at the Chocolate Museum
CHOCOTEC is the place where the entire industry will gather one last time in 2026 to expand their network and lay the foundations for a successful start in 2027.
