2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit

About

The 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit is a premier event organized by the U.S. Department of Commerce aimed at facilitating foreign direct investment, particularly for international tech startups looking to enter the U.S. market, offering extensive networking opportunities, industry insights, and exclusive events to enhance connections and collaboration with the U.S. economy.

Benefits

• 💰Networking Opportunities
  Connect with companies, government officials, and industry experts from over 50 U.S. states and 80 markets to facilitate investment.
• 🎓Industry Insights
  Participate in over 100 industry policy and investment guidance sessions to gain practical information.
• 🏢Exclusive Events
  Attend exclusive activities for the Japanese delegation and SelectUSA chapter events to explore investment opportunities in various U.S. regions and industries.
• 🌐Showcase Opportunity
  SelectUSA Tech participants can showcase and promote their innovations in the tech exhibition area and have the chance to participate in industry review roadshows.

Eligibility Criteria

• 🌍 Geographic Eligibility
• Open to international companies intending to establish offices or facilities in the U.S., especially Japanese companies.
• 💼 Business Stage
• International tech startups with innovative technology products/services planning to expand into the U.S. market within 2-3 years.
• 👥 Team Requirements
• Official representatives of business entities, local government economic development organizations, and service agencies can apply.

Participation Commitments

• 📍 Attendance Requirement
• Must attend the summit at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Maryland on May 3-6, 2026.
• 💵 Application Fee
• An application fee is applicable for all participants (details to be confirmed on the official website).

Target Region

Open to international companies, particularly from Japan.

Target Sector

Focused on technology and investment opportunities.