Get Your Startup Discovered.
Startup Showcase helps selected startups present themselves through a more credible, structured, and ecosystem-facing presence inside StartupHub.Today. Built for founders who want to stand out with stronger positioning, sharper presentation, and a more serious public profile.
More than a listing. A complete showcase.
Program
Curated Showcase
Operator
wecancity
Platform
StartupHub.Today
Selection
Application-Based
Trust & Intro
Built by wecancity. Powered by Purpose.
Startup Showcase is a curated program developed by wecancity through StartupHub.Today to help promising startups strengthen how they appear, communicate, and get discovered across the broader ecosystem.
It is built for startups that want more than a simple page. It is for teams that care about presentation, credibility, and being seen in a more serious way.
Why This Exists
Visibility alone is not enough. Positioning matters.
Being online is not the same as being seen properly. Many startups have strong ideas, real traction, and meaningful stories, yet their public presence often fails to reflect their true potential.
Startup Showcase was created to help selected startups present themselves in a clearer, more credible, and more compelling way — so founders, investors, partners, and ecosystem players can understand their value faster.
Who It Is For
Built for startups ready to stand out.
Startup Showcase is designed for startups that want stronger public presentation and better ecosystem-facing visibility.
Early-Stage Startups
Ventures building real momentum and ready for sharper public framing.
Growth-Stage Startups
Teams seeking stronger positioning and a more polished presence.
Founders Going Public
Operators preparing for stronger public exposure and credibility.
Discoverability-Focused
Startups looking to improve how they are found across the ecosystem.
Story-Led Ventures
Companies that want to present their story more professionally.
Brand-Conscious Teams
Founders who value credibility, clarity, and brand perception.
What Makes It Different
More than a listing. A complete showcase.
Startup Showcase is not designed as a simple directory entry or a static profile. It is a more complete startup presentation layer that helps selected ventures communicate who they are, what they do, why they matter, and how they should be perceived.
Each showcase is built to support stronger discoverability, clearer business storytelling, and a more polished startup presence.
01
Stronger Startup Presentation
A more complete layer than a static profile or directory entry.
02
Professional Public Profile
Built to communicate who you are and why you matter.
03
Clearer Business Framing
Sharper articulation of product, market, and positioning.
04
Better Discoverability
Designed to support how founders, investors, and partners find you.
05
Structured Founder Story
An ordered, credible narrative for company and founder alike.
06
Ecosystem-Facing Credibility
A presence that reads as serious to investors, partners, and peers.
What's Included
What your showcase may include.
Depending on the selected package, your Startup Showcase may include a broader set of presentation and visibility elements.
Important
Our role & positioning.
Startup Showcase is a curated visibility and presentation program. It is not a fundraising broker, not an investment intermediary, and not a guarantee of funding, partnership, or investor access.
Our role is to help selected startups present themselves more clearly and professionally within the StartupHub.Today ecosystem. Any future business opportunities that result from stronger visibility remain outside the scope of guaranteed outcomes.
What we offer is better presentation, stronger positioning, and curated startup exposure — not promised deals.
Packages
Choose your level of presence.
Four annual packages, from a strong starting presence to flagship-level visibility. Selected startups may also be considered for Editorial Access through a separate editorial review process.
Choose the paid package that fits your current stage, ambition, and desired level of exposure.
Momentum
Billed annually
Stronger credibility and structured presentation for serious startups.
Apply NowSignature
Billed annually
Investor-facing positioning with a premium, managed editorial experience.
Apply NowFlagship
Billed annually
Maximum ecosystem visibility, fully managed, with flagship-level positioning.
Apply NowAnnual billing only · Pay for 10 months, get 12 (2 months free) · Founding-tier pricing, rises as reach is proven.
Partnerships
Custom partnerships for accelerators, events, VC portfolios & programs.
Custom, enterprise-level engagements built around your cohort, portfolio, or program — with tailored visibility, editorial, and distribution. No fixed price.
Editorial Access.
Editorial Access is a selective, review-based pathway with no upfront package fee, created for promising startups that may deserve initial editorial visibility within the StartupHub.today ecosystem.
It allows selected founders to be considered for basic editorial exposure without committing to a paid Startup Showcase package at the application stage.
This is not a free version of Startup Showcase. Editorial Access is limited, not open to all applicants, and remains subject to StartupHub.today's editorial approval, editorial calendar, and availability.
Value of Editorial Access
Editorial Access may help selected startups gain early ecosystem awareness, improve founder credibility, and appear within selected StartupHub.today editorial touchpoints.
It can be a first step for founders who are not yet ready for a full paid Startup Showcase package but still have a story, market insight, or ecosystem relevance worth reviewing.
May include
- Basic editorial visibility consideration
- Mention in selected StartupHub.today ecosystem content
- Founder or startup discovery by StartupHub.today audience
- Opportunity to build early credibility through editorial context
- Possible future invitation to upgrade into a paid Startup Showcase package
Does not include
- Guaranteed publication
- Premium showcase placement
- Investor-facing package benefits
- Dedicated campaign support
- Full Startup Showcase profile benefits
Who may be considered?
- Startups with a clear problem and solution
- Startups with relevance to the MENA startup ecosystem
- Founders with a meaningful story or market insight
- Early-stage startups with strong potential but limited visibility budget
- Startups selected by StartupHub.today's editorial team
For startups seeking guaranteed placement, richer presentation, investor-facing positioning, and structured visibility, paid Startup Showcase packages remain the recommended path.
No upfront package fee. Subject to editorial approval.
Compare
Compare Packages.
A detailed breakdown of what each package includes.
| Feature | Launch | Momentum ⭐ Most Popular | Signature | Flagship 🚀 Maximum Exposure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core | ||||
| Impact Level | Entry-level visibility | Stronger credibility | Premium brand perception | Maximum attention & positioning |
| Showcase Level | Basic professional presence | Stronger structured presence | Investor-facing positioning | Maximum ecosystem visibility |
| Profile Strength | Simple structured profile | Enhanced structured profile | Detailed premium profile | Fully developed flagship profile |
| Discoverability | Standard | Improved | Premium boosted | Maximum reach |
| Founder & Trust | ||||
| Founder Presence | Name + role | Name + title + photo | Full founder profile + angle | Full founder story & narrative |
| Traction Highlights | Up to 3 | Up to 6 | Up to 10 | Unlimited |
| Curation Status | Selected Startup | Approved Startup | Featured Startup | Flagship Startup |
| Media & Content | ||||
| Visuals | Logo + cover | Extended gallery | Rich premium branded | Full media presence |
| Video | — | 1 external link | 1 featured embedded | 1 premium featured (+motion) |
| Pitch Deck | — | External link | Featured deck section | Premium highlighted section |
| Supporting Materials | — | 1 document link | Branded resources section | Full resources section |
| Editorial & Positioning | ||||
| Editorial Storytelling | Reviewed intro | Enhanced intro | Signature feature article | Flagship feature article |
| StartupHub Editorial Note | — | — | Included | Featured highlight |
| Ecosystem Cross-linking | ||||
| Cross-linking | Sector & country tags | Sector + country page links | Related editorial + founder profiles | Full cross-linking + Founder Profile connection |
| Visibility & Distribution | ||||
| Homepage Exposure | — | Limited / rotational | Premium placement | Featured placement (sustained) |
| Social Media | Single listing share | Announcement posts | Campaign-level | Premium campaign + extended |
| Featured Duration | Standard | Extended | Extended + priority | Premium + priority |
| Experience | ||||
| Setup | Self-serve | Guided | Mostly managed | Fully managed |
| Editorial Review | Standard | Faster | Priority | Top priority |
| Support | Priority email | Dedicated contact | Dedicated account manager | |
Flagship Exclusives
Only available under Flagship.
- Founder Profile link
- Sector spotlight
- Custom reports
- Media kit support
- Multi-format amplification
- Limited number per year (scarcity)
Looking for Editorial Access?
Selected startups may apply for editorial review. Editorial Access is separate from paid Startup Showcase packages and does not include the full benefits listed above.
The Process
Three simple steps to get started.
Step 01
Choose Your Package
Review the available Startup Showcase packages and select the level that best fits your startup.
Step 02
Submit Your Application
Complete the application form with your startup details so our team can review your submission.
Step 03
Review and Next Step
Our team reviews your application and contacts you with the next step if your startup is a fit for the program.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Startup Showcase is a curated program by StartupHub.Today that helps selected startups present themselves in a more professional, credible, and discoverable way.
Final Call
Ready for a stronger presence?
If your startup is ready for stronger presentation, better positioning, and a more credible ecosystem-facing presence, Startup Showcase is your next step.
Apply
Submit your application.
Tell us briefly about your startup. Our team reviews each application and reaches out with the next step if your startup is a fit.