Calling all robotics startups: apply to RoboBusiness Startup Alley

RoboBusiness 2026, which takes place October 20-21 in Santa Clara, Calif., has opened its call for startups. The event is looking for robotics startups to take part in its startup alley. Selected startups will get a free 10×10 booth on the RoboBusiness show floor. The deadline for submissions is August 12, 2026 .

We’re looking for robotics startups that are creating an interesting full system, component, or software system to show off their work at the show. The startups will have the opportunity to network with other robotics and component developers, as well as investors.

Select startups will also have the opportunity to participate in our Startup Showcase . These startups will have the opportunity to give a short presentation about their work on the Engineering Theater stage. This session will give startups further exposure to the RoboBusiness audience.

RoboBusiness is the number one event for commercial robotics developers. Attendees will gain the latest insights from experts in robotics and AI on cutting-edge research, industry trends, and innovative applications in sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, logistics, and more.

RoboBusiness has been the premier event for discussions around commercial robotics development and industry trends for 20 years. The event is also looking for investors and emerging startups to compete in the annual Pitchfire Robotics Startup Competition.

Fill out this form if you're a robotics startup interested in having a free booth at RoboBusiness 2026, which takes place October 20-21 in Santa Clara, Calif.

For questions regarding conference programming, contact Steve Crowe at scrowe[AT]wtwhmedia.com.

For information about sponsorship and exhibition opportunities, please contact Colleen Sepich at csepich[AT]wtwhmedia.com. WTWH Media, which produces The Robot Report , Automated Warehouse , and RoboBusiness, also produces the Robotics Summit & Expo .

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