Every groundbreaking idea starts small — sometimes in a corner booth at Eureka Park® where the world’s most promising startups step into the global spotlight at CES®. For years, Eureka Park has been the launchpad for innovators ready to disrupt industries and redefine what’s possible.

But what happens when those startups grow up?

Enter the Eureka Park Graduate Program — designed for companies that have outgrown the early-stage hustle and are ready to show the world their next big leap. At CES 2026, these graduates didn’t just exhibit; they told a story of evolution, resilience and ambition.

Why Graduates Matter

The Graduate Program celebrates CES alumni who’ve transformed from scrappy startups into growth-stage powerhouses. These are the companies that have moved beyond prototypes and seed rounds. They’re scaling, securing Series B and C funding and shaping the future of consumer technology across health, AI, enterprise, mobility, smart home and more.

Graduates aren’t starting over at CES. They’re moving forward, armed with traction, investment and a vision that demands a bigger stage.

The Criteria for Graduating

Ten graduates were hand-selected based on innovation, market relevance and documented growth. To qualify, companies must:

• Have exhibited at Eureka Park for up to two years.

• Show Series B or C funding and investment traction.

• Be no more than seven years old.

• Deliver technology capable of moving the consumer tech market forward.

Behind every “Graduate” badge is a story. Two alumni — Naqi Logix and TimeTick — captured what it feels like to grow beyond a startup while staying rooted in the spirit of Eureka Park.

Naqi Logix: From Booth Buzz to Best of Innovation

Moving from Eureka Park to the main show floor at the Venetian was a shift in pace and purpose for Naqi Logix. In Eureka Park, the tighter layout and constant movement created a kinetic energy — a sense that “rising tides raise all ships.” Neighboring booths often shared the spotlight (and sometimes the crowds), fueling a momentum unique to that space.

There are unforgettable moments, too — like when the company hosted Satya Nadella, Microsoft’s CEO, in their Eureka Park booth in 2024, a surge of attention that boosted everyone around them.

On the main show floor, everything changes. There’s more room to stand out among more mature companies. While foot traffic can be less dense, visitors who stop tend to be more intentional. The result is fewer but more qualified conversations, with a higher concentration of actionable partnerships. For Naqi Logix, the main floor proved the right strategic fit at this stage of their growth.

Since first exhibiting at CES in 2024, Naqi Logix has evolved from early innovator to growth-stage neurotechnology company. Their flagship Naqi Neural Earbuds have advanced into a neural-interface platform translating subtle facial and neural signals into digital commands — enabling hands-free control of computers, devices and even robotic systems.

Along the way, the company has earned major recognition, including a CES 2026 Best of Innovation® award in Accessibility & Longevity. They’ve strengthened leadership, deepened partnerships, secured both government and commercial contracts, and completed Regulation A+ fundraising at a valuation over $125M — milestones that reflect real commercial momentum and increasing investor confidence.

Highlight of CES 2026: “Being honored with the Best of Innovation award for our Neural Earbuds and Invisible User Interface. It felt like a lifetime milestone — a deeply meaningful validation of years of passion, perseverance and belief.”

Advice for first-time founders: “CES — and Eureka Park especially — is less about perfection and more about participation. You don’t come because everything is finished; you come because you’re building. Treat CES like an accelerated learning environment: set clear goals, seek feedback and know who you want to meet — but stay open to serendipity.

Don’t underestimate the power of storytelling. People may not remember the technical details, but they’ll remember why you exist and who you’re building for. Think of Eureka Park as Base Camp. If you execute, listen, iterate and keep showing up, you’ll evolve year after year. For first-timers: You need to be there. Be authentic. Be curious. Be conscious of serendipity,” said Segal.

Eureka Park vs. West Hall

Exhibiting at CES over the years has given TimeTick, an AI-powered diagnostics platform for EV charging hardware and software, the chance to experience two very different worlds: the high energy startup buzz of Eureka Park and the polished, enterprise focused atmosphere of West Hall. Both offered something valuable — but in very different ways.

Eureka Park felt like the natural home for a young, fast moving startup, said Palina Leibinskaya, CEO. “Visitors there come specifically to discover startups and new technologies, and investors, including CVCs, are actively looking for emerging companies and potential investments. The audience is open to engaging with products that are still evolving and to having deeper exploratory conversations,” she added.

For teams focused on fundraising, early traction and real time product feedback, Eureka Park was exactly the kind of environment where meaningful connections happen.

West Hall told a different story. It’s where attendees go to see the industry heavyweights — the massive booths, the shiny enterprise demos, the fully built out solutions. While the space opened doors to major partners and enterprise level customers, Leibinskaya admits they had to work harder to stand out.

Growth through CES

Last year’s CES led to a string of connections that later evolved into pilot projects, partnerships and customers for TimeTick.

“These outcomes directly contributed to our growth and to the launch of new product features, including our load testing capabilities and hardware testing,” Leibinskaya said.

CES has also been an invaluable source of customer research. “Having direct conversations with industry players allows us to quickly validate assumptions and better understand market needs. Many of these discussions influenced our product roadmap. For example, hardware testing and backend simulation became a higher priority after receiving consistent feedback and requests from CES attendees within our industry, many of whom later became our customers,” she added.

Highlight of CES 2026: “The strong presence of robotics — more complex, connected software-driven systems across industries. It reinforced our interest in expanding TimeTick’s diagnostics and testing into robotics: system behavior, reliability and interactions across robots, components and backends. We’re open to pilots with robotics teams exploring diagnostics and system reliability.”

Advice for first-time founders: “Don’t try to cover everything. CES is fast, and attendees move quickly. Make your value proposition immediately clear — simple, visual and focused. Your goal is to spark interest and earn a follow-up conversation in a quieter setting. CES is highly valuable for startups, and we’re glad we showed up.”

For the Next Wave of Founders

If you’re considering CES and Eureka Park for the first time:

• Be there. You don’t have to be finished; you have to be building.

• Be clear. Make your value proposition instantly legible — in words and visuals.

• Be strategic. Set goals, define success and plan your follow-ups before you arrive.

• Be open. Some of your best opportunities will come from unplanned conversations.

• Be a storyteller. People remember your purpose more than your spec sheet.

From startup sparks to industry stars, CES is where stories scale. And for the graduates of Eureka Park, it’s where the journey accelerates. The Eureka Park Graduate Program isn’t just an exhibit opportunity; it’s a celebration of progress and a platform for what’s next.

CES 2026 showed what happens when base camp veterans become summit climbers — and how the spirit of discovery continues to propel them upward. Stay tuned for details about the program at CES 2027, where we’ll celebrate 60 years of CES!