Expand to the U.S. Market: Join the Official Delegation to SelectUSA 2026

For ambitious startups and scaleups looking beyond Europe, entering the U.S. market is often the defining step toward global growth. Yet access to investors, networks, and real opportunities in the United States can be difficult without the right platform.

This is exactly what the delegation organized by The Edge aims to unlock-offering a direct gateway to one of the world’s most competitive and opportunity-rich markets.

From 2–7 May 2026, selected companies will join the official Bulgarian delegation to the SelectUSA Investment Summit 2026 in Washington, D.C.-the leading U.S. platform for international investment and business expansion.

Organized in partnership with the U.S. Commercial Service, this initiative is designed to help high-potential companies accelerate their entry into the U.S. ecosystem by connecting them directly with investors, institutions, and strategic partners.

This is not just an event-it is a structured market entry experience.

The delegation is built around one clear goal: to help innovative companies scale internationally by providing direct access to capital, partnerships, and market knowledge.

Participants will gain:

• Direct exposure to U.S. investors actively seeking global startups

• Access to U.S. state economic development organizations

• Tailored B2B meetings aligned with each company’s profile

• Insights into regulations, incentives, and go-to-market strategies

With over 100 countries represented and all U.S. states participating, the Summit creates a highly concentrated environment for business development and expansion.

The delegation is ideal for:

• Startups and scaleups with validated products

• Companies planning U.S. market entry or fundraising

• Founders looking for strategic partnerships and global exposure

Particular focus is placed on high-growth sectors such as:

• Digital technologies, AI, and software

• Energy and clean tech

• Healthcare and life sciences

• Deep-tech and innovation-driven industries

If your company is ready to scale internationally, this delegation provides a fast-track route into the U.S. ecosystem.

Unlike standard conferences, this delegation offers a fully curated experience, combining access, preparation, and positioning.

1. Investor Access

Pitch your company directly to U.S.-based investors looking for international opportunities.

2. Structured Matchmaking

Pre-arranged meetings ensure relevant connections—not random networking.

3. SelectUSA Tech Program

A dedicated track for startups and scaleups, focused on funding and expansion.

4. High-Level Networking

Including exclusive events such as the official reception at the Bulgarian Embassy in Washington, D.C.

As an innovation ecosystem builder, The Edge works at the intersection of startups, corporations, and research institutions, helping transform ideas into scalable ventures.

Its mission is to bridge the gap between innovation and commercialization through collaboration and global networks.

Through this delegation, The Edge provides:

• Guidance throughout the application and preparation process

• Strategic positioning for each participating company

• On-the-ground support during the Summit

This ensures that participants are not just attending—but actively leveraging the opportunity.

Entering the U.S. market can take years without the right connections. This delegation compresses that journey into a single, high-impact experience.

By joining, you will:

• Accelerate your international growth strategy

• Access capital and strategic partnerships

• Validate your business in a global market

• Position your company among top innovators worldwide

Opportunities like this are rare—not because they are exclusive, but because they require readiness, ambition, and the willingness to scale beyond borders.

If the U.S. market is part of your vision, this delegation is one of the most effective entry points

available today.

Apply now and take your company to the next level—globally.

Deadline for application until 1st of April 2026

The role of Agriventures in supporting agrifood innovation

As the agritech startup ecosystem grows across Europe, initiatives such as Agriventures are helping connect entrepreneurs, researchers, investors, and policymakers working in agriculture and food innovation.

Agriventures focuses on supporting agrifood startups, biotechnology innovation, and access to European funding for agriculture, while also helping entrepreneurs navigate the complex landscape of startup financing, venture capital, and research commercialization.

By strengthening connections between startups, research institutions, investors, and farmers, Agriventures contributes to building a stronger agricultural innovation ecosystem that can accelerate the transition toward sustainable agriculture and resilient food systems.

Through knowledge sharing, events, and ecosystem building, Agriventures helps ensure that promising agritech innovations can scale and reach farmers, food producers, and global markets.

Source: more information here