SelectUSA Investment Summit and SelectUSA Tech Summit 2025 - National Harbor, Maryland, May 11 to 14

The SelectUSA Investment Summit is the U.S. Department of Commerce’s highest-profile event that connects potential investors or firms looking to expand their U.S. presence with local and regional economic development organizations from around the country to facilitate investment, expansion, and job creation.  It's a great opportunity for companies looking to enter the U.S. market or grow their U.S. presence to engage with relevant organizations, learn from experts, and explore investment opportunities.  Key reasons to attend include:

·         One-stop shop for U.S. expansion:  Meet representatives from all U.S. states and territories, access expert guidance, and explore financing options.

·         Connect with potential partners:  Network with economic development organizations, accelerators, and incubators, as well as potential partners and investors.

·         Develop your investment strategy:  Learn from industry experts and policy leaders through workshops and sessions on relevant topics.

·         Proven track record: The Summit has facilitated over $110 billion in new investment and supported the creation of over 85,000 jobs across the U.S.

The SelectUSA application and costs can be found at its website https://www.selectusasummit.us/.  Please note that there is a vetting process, and the Department of Commerce makes the final decision on approval for participation.

This four-day program will include main stage sessions with speakers from the White House, the Cabinet, global CEOs, and U.S. state and territory governors.  International businesses interested in opening or expanding operations in the United States and Economic Development Organizations (EDOs) will meet to discuss their business plans and state-level resources, programs, and incentives at the Exhibition Hall.  The Exhibition Hall will also house the U.S. Government Pavilion, where international businesses can meet federal agency representatives to discuss policies, regulations, and resources relevant to their investment plans. The Investment Summit also features workshops to help international businesses better understand the U.S. market and technical aspects of investing in the United States, including visas, site selection, federal and state incentives, and more.

The SelectUSA Tech program will run concurrently with the Investment Summit focusing on eligible international tech startups developing innovative products/services that plan to enter or expand in the U.S. market within the next two to three years.  The Tech program aims to support these firms’ U.S. expansion efforts by facilitating connections with the U.S. startup ecosystem including potential investors. The 2025 Investment Summit will feature SelectUSA Tech academy sessions specifically designed for startup attendees, industry pitching competitions, and targeted networking opportunities.  Discounted participation fees for startup applicants may be granted depending upon the company.

Last year more than 5,000 participants attended the SelectUSA Investment Summit, breaking the previous record, with EDO representatives from 56 U.S. states and territories, and over 2,500 business investors from 96 international markets.

In addition to private sector companies, participation in SelectUSA by government officials and business associations, as well as private sector companies, is encouraged.

If you are interested in joining a delegation to the SelectUSA Summit led by the United States Embassy in Cyprus, please contact Ms. Ephie-Yvonnie Charalambidou, Commercial Specialist at charalambidouey@state.gov.

SelectUSA Tech Summit  

https://www.selectusasummit.us/Programming/SelectUSA-Tech.

Please see below the eligibility criteria for startups seeking to take part in SelectUSA Tech, including the pitch sessions.  (Please note the March 27 deadline to be considered to pitch):

Startups must be:

·       Founded outside the United States, and

·       Developing an innovative technology product or service (a new technology, and/or delivering an existing technology to a market in new ways), and

·       Looking to enter or expand in the U.S. market within the next 2-3 years.

SelectUSA Tech startups must also meet at least one of the following criteria:

·        0-10 years old (Founded on/after January 1, 2015)

·        0-40 employees

·        $0-10M in annual revenue

Please see below the SelectUSA Tech eligibility requirements for startups applying to take part in the pitch sessions – each of the following criteria must be met:

·         Business Stage: Early Stage or Growth Stage, and

·         Fundraising Stage: Seed or Series A or Beyond, and

·         Investment Development Stage: Focused Market Research, Site Selection, or Project Implementation at Selected Site.

The Tech Summit will feature the following industry pitching sessions:

·         AgTech

·         CleanTech

·         HealthTech

·         ICT/Software

·         Open Tech