Entrepreneurs and budding startups come to Eureka Park to discover how to connect with mentors, investors, and corporate leaders who help startups succeed. Investors come to Eureka Park to find their next unicorn. Global media come to look for their next story. Corporations come to look for partnerships and acquisitions.

If you’re looking for your big break in the tech industry, Eureka Park is the place for you. The next big thing could be you!

Qualifying to exhibit in Eureka Park at CES is a selective process, with the CTA meticulously reviewing every application to handpick the most compelling and innovative startups. Eureka Park is tailored specifically for true startups, new companies in their infancy, not established firms rolling out a new product. That distinction is critical: a startup is a fresh entity, typically less than five years old, launching its first consumer tech offering.

Here's what the CTA looks for in this rigorous selection:

1. Consumer Tech Relevance: The startup must present a product or service tied directly to consumer technology—think smart devices, wearables, AI, health tech, vehicle tech, Audio/Video, smart cities, enterprise, etc. It needs to be demo-ready, whether as a prototype, beta, or branded final product, not just a concept or a component for another device.
2. True Startup Status: The CTA targets early-stage firms—often pre- or post-launch, with their first product hitting the scene recently (e.g., on or after January 1, 2025) Eureka Park isn't your stage if you're an existing company with years of sales.
3. Standout Innovation: Your tech must be fresh, disruptive, and poised to make waves, whether grabbing investor attention or redefining a market. This is where the review process gets picky: we are curating the most exciting breakthroughs, so tell us your story. 
4. First-Time or Limited Exhibitor Status: Startups are generally limited to exhibiting in Eureka Park for a maximum of two years. First-time exhibitors are prioritized, though alums may return once more if their product hasn't fully launched and still meets other criteria. Companies that have exhibited elsewhere at CES (outside Eureka Park) are typically ineligible.
5. No Intellectual Property Conflicts: The startup must have a clean record regarding intellectual property—no known disputes or legal issues that could undermine its credibility or participation.

The CTA's review team digs into every detail—your website, product pitch, and vision. We are building a showcase of the most promising new players in consumer tech, so the startups that shine are those with a bold, original offering and a story that hooks investors and media alike.