USA Launching Pad Winter 2026 Cohort
Expand into the World’s Most Competitive Market
USA Launching Pad is now accepting applications for its Winter 2026 Cohort — a 12-week hybrid program designed to help international B2B tech startups validate, activate, and scale in the U.S. market.
This hands-on expansion accelerator combines virtual programming with immersive U.S. experiences at CES Las Vegas and Silicon Valley, connecting global founders directly with customers, partners, and investors.
Startups can apply to one of two specialized tracks based on their stage of readiness:
Market Discovery Track - Validate Before You Scale
Duration: 7 Weeks Virtual + 1 Week at CES Las Vegas (8 Weeks Total)
For startups that want to test and validate their product-market fit in the U.S. before scaling.
Participants will refine their Ideal Customer Profile (ICP), validate buyer pain points, and localize messaging for the U.S. market through live interviews, expert sessions, and data-driven analysis.
The program concludes with an immersive week at CES Las Vegas, where founders experience the U.S. innovation ecosystem firsthand and gain exposure to potential customers, partners, and investors.
Key Outcomes:
- Validated U.S. market opportunity and ICP
- Refined messaging, pricing, and positioning
- Market-entry roadmap and readiness plan
Market Activation Track - Build and Test U.S. Demand
Duration: 10 Weeks Virtual + 1 week CES Las Vegas + 1 week Silicon Valley (12 Weeks Total)
For companies ready to execute on their U.S. go-to-market strategy.
This track combines advanced demand generation training, storytelling workshops, and hands-on campaign execution using the same sales tech stack employed by top U.S. teams (Apollo, Clay, Instantly, HeyReach).
Following CES, participants travel to Silicon Valley for targeted investor and partner meetings, site visits, and curated networking designed to accelerate traction and fundraising.
Key Outcomes:
- Fully operational U.S. demand generation engine
- Personalized messaging and multi-channel outreach campaigns
- Investor and partner introductions in Silicon Valley
Immersive U.S. Weeks - Experience the Ecosystem
- CES Las Vegas (January 2026): Join the world’s most influential tech event to showcase innovation, learn how U.S. companies tell their stories, and connect with customers and investors.
- Silicon Valley (February 2026): Exclusive to Activation participants, this week delivers deep engagement with investors, corporates, and mentors shaping the global tech landscape.
Why Join the Winter 2026 Cohort
- De-risk your U.S. expansion through structured frameworks and expert mentorship
- Validate your ICP, pricing, and messaging through real U.S. market feedback
- Build scalable sales and outreach systems to generate early traction
- Gain first-hand exposure to U.S. innovation hubs at CES and Silicon Valley
- Join a growing network of international founders expanding successfully in the U.S.
Who Should Apply
- Early-stage and growth-stage B2B tech startups (AI, IoT, SaaS, FinTech, HealthTech, DeepTech)
- Founders seeking to validate or accelerate their U.S. market expansion
- Companies with existing revenue, pilot traction, or proven solutions in their home market
Program Timeline
Applications Close: December 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM PT
Virtual Program: Begins early January 2026
CES Immersion: January 2026
Silicon Valley Immersion: February 2026 (Activation Track only)
Apply Now
If your startup is ready to validate, activate, and scale in the world’s largest market, the USA Launching Pad Winter Cohort is your gateway to U.S. success.
Visit www.usalaunchingpad.com to learn more. Apply today below or by sending a message to team@usalaunchingpad.com re: CES Winter Cohort.