Are you a start-up in the sports and active nutrition industry looking to connect with key players, investors, and thought leaders?

Due to exceptional demand, our Start-Up Packages for this year’s event are now fully booked. That said, we are continuing to engage with innovative start-ups through our wider start-up initiatives.

Over three days in San Diego, the industry’s leading event brings together expert presentations, insightful panel discussions, and high-value networking designed to help emerging brands grow and scale. Our Start-Up Hub has provided selected companies with a dedicated branded presence in the networking area, alongside full access to all summit sessions and presentations. While these opportunities are currently sold out, we welcome expressions of interest for future availability and upcoming initiatives.

Join us February 18–20 in San Diego and be part of the conversation shaping the future of active nutrition.

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST IN OUR START-UP INITIATIVES


Do you have what it takes to
be a 2026 Start-Up Star?

RECORD BREAKING NUMBER OF ENTRIES!

NutraIngredients was on the hunt for the next Start-Up Stars,  trailblazers in sports & active nutrition ready to showcase their groundbreaking ideas on a global stage.
We sought entrepreneurial, science-driven, and tech-focused start-ups that were pushing boundaries with new ingredients, formats, and benefits. Those with the vision and confidence to stand out in this competitive space had the opportunity to shine by joining our community and presenting their company at the Sports & Active Nutrition Summit USA 2026 , where the future of active nutrition took center stage. It was their moment to make a mark.

Our 2026 NutraIngredients Start-up Star Winners are:

Previous Start-Up Stars Winners