Startups
At HANNOVER MESSE, startups with groundbreaking technologies and business models provide the innovative impetus that shapes the future of industry. Company founders and entrepreneurs benefit from increased visibility, expanded networks and access to investors. At the same time, established companies discover applications and solutions from startups that they use for their own transformation. Formats such as pitches, master classes and networking events create a dynamic experience for all.
Selected Exhibitors
Startups
The goal is concrete collaborations
Startups
AI Brings Order to Inspection Processes
Startups
The Right Genes for Tough Products
Startup Area
Startup Area
The Startup Area connects young companies with established industrial firms, research institutions, and investors.. With pitches, networking, and events, it is the stage for new alliances. Startups can initiate pilot projects, present solutions for production and automation, and thus demonstrate concrete added value. At the same time, opportunities arise for financing, cooperation, and strategic partnerships that accelerate market entry and business expansion.
Hall 11 | Research & Innovation Transfer
Participation for Startups
Participate as an Exhibitor in the Startup Area
Startup Counter
The Startup Counter is the individual solution for your industry startup at HANNOVER MESSE. This complete package offers you your own stand space, including the attractive stand construction of the Startup Area and associated marketing services. Present yourself and your company to a global audience.
2.900 €
Network Park
Interested in presenting yourself as a supporter of startups? And give some of your startups the opportunity for a trial presentation at HANNOVER MESSE? Then the Network Park is the solution for you. Give two of your startups the opportunity to become part of the Startup Area at HANNOVER MESSE every day.
from 9.200 €
Cluster Park
Showcase yourself and your startups with a joint appearance under the umbrella of your organization or a common theme. We provide you with an attractive group exhibition stand where each of your startups as well as your organization can present themselves in an ideal way.
from 37.000 €
#HM26 - Startup Area
Further Participation Options
With this program, the BMWE enables young innovative companies to participate in leading international trade fairs in Germany at particularly favorable conditions in order to promote and support the marketing of innovative products. Take advantage of this opportunity now to be part of the "Young Innovators" group pavilion at HANNOVER MESSE. There will be a group pavilion for each of the topics of Automation & Digitalization and Energy & Industrial Infrastructure . The Pavilion is only open to companies that have been certified as eligible by the Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA) before the start of the event.
Application Park - Robotics. Logistics. Automation.
The Application Park offers you a unique trade fair experience at HANNOVER MESSE. With its clear focus on robotics, logistics and automation and its "all-round carefree packages", the Application Park is the ideal platform for an uncomplicated introduction to HANNOVER MESSE. The three nominees for the ROBOTICS AWARDS also present their submitted solutions here.
Startup innovations belong on stage: In the curated startup programme at HANNOVER MESSE, you don’t just pitch – you appear in the format that best fits your story. Whether as a focused expert presentation, a lively panel discussion, an interactive deep dive or in the competitive Founders Fights, together we create the setting that gives your solution maximum impact.
Via the call for participation, you submit your topics and preferred formats. Our partner Founders Fight Club consolidates all entries, works with you on a clear storyline and prepares you with conversation guides for your session. The result: sessions that truly resonate with industry visitors, investors and potential customers – at the show and in subsequent media formats.
The Founders Fight Club has been curating startup stages at leading innovation trade fairs for years, turning complex deep-tech topics into accessible, business-driven stories. Together with HANNOVER MESSE, we create formats that deliver real value for exhibitors and visitors alike.
Good Reasons for your Participation
Focus on startups
Everything at one place: network with investors, partners and research institutions.
Demand for new developments is high in sectors like artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, green technology, industrial automation, and energy efficiency.
More than 4,000 exhibiting companies offer numerous opportunities for lead generation and scaling.
Over 1,500 journalists and 300 delegations enable access to industry, politics and research experts.
Visitors want to experience products and services live and in person.
Formats such as pitches, masterclasses and networking evening events promote information knowledge exchange.
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