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Startup founders at an innovation fair looking disheartened as potential investors pass by, illustrating low retention rates.

Local Innovation Fairs Struggle With Startup Retention: New Strategies Needed.

Only 15% of startups attending local innovation fairs in major tech hubs report sustained engagement with the local tech community beyond six months, according to the Local Ecosystem Report 2023 .

Leo Vance·July 12, 2026