Calling All Start-Ups in Sports & Active Nutrition!

Are you an innovative start-up looking to connect with industry leaders, investors, and key decision-makers?
NutraIngredients is 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’re seeking entrepreneurial, science-driven, and tech-focused start-ups that are pushing boundaries with new ingredients, formats, and benefits. If you have the vision and confidence to stand out in this competitive space, this is your chance to shine! Join our community and present your company at Sports & Active Nutrition Summit USA 2026 —where the future of active nutrition takes center stage. The time to make your mark is now!

Our three winning Start-up Stars will be invited as guests of NutraIngredients to take part in the summit from February 18-20, 2026 in San Diego.

The companies selected as a Start-Up Star by our editorial panel will receive:

• A full delegate place giving them access to the full program including all presentations and networking sessions
• A place on the event program, taking part in the startup panel live on stage
• Their business banding on the Start-up Hub situated within the networking area summit, giving them a base to network from or meet new connections
• Coverage in NutraIngredients-USA including preview articles and an opportunity to appear in multimedia coverage of the event.

To be eligible all companies must:

• Be a start-up that is based and founded in North America
• Be ‘independently owned’. This is defined as a business that is substantially owned by its founders and/or a group of independent investors; is not quoted on AIM or any other stock market; and is not a subsidiary or associated company of another business.

Entry submissions for 2026 will open soon! In the meantime, register your interest to receive a notification when they become available.

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST