Future Hub
As a driver of innovation, industrial research creates key competitive advantages for the manufacturing industry. The Future Hub is the world's most important platform for exchange between research institutions and industry with the aim of transferring research projects into industrial applications.The focus is on process optimization and new technologies such as Quantum Technology. Startups play a central role in the implemenation of industrial transformation.
New solutions as a driver of innovation in the economy
Showcase your innovations and research projects to the 4,000 international exhibitors at HANNOVER MESSE 2025! The research sector plays a crucial role for industry at HANNOVER MESSE, as industrial research drives innovation, develops new technologies, creates competitive advantages and leads to process optimization and increased efficiency. They have the opportunity to establish scientific research in industry at an international level, make contacts in industry and transfer research projects to industrial application. At HANNOVER MESSE, creative ideas for the future and potential target users meet directly at the Future Hub: this is where the foundations for successful implementation are laid.
The new applications from excellent research institutes and start-ups address current topics such as sustainability, AI, Quantum Technology, energy and material efficiency, digitalization and production optimization.
Topics
Research, Technology transfer and developments in industry, Basic research in the industry, Applied research, Research projects at universities and colleges, Quantum Technology, Artificial intelligence , Technical textiles, Startups , YOUR FUTURE
Good Reasons for your Participation
Present your innovative products and solutions
The Future Hub exhibition area meets with great interest in innovation among visitors. Over 37% of the 20,000 dedicated topic experts decide on specific investments.
Here you will find established international industry partners for your research projects and collaborations. For startups in particular, there are optimal opportunities for successful market access.
HANNOVER MESSE offers you opportunities for new networks and scaling for Startups. The opportunity to collaborate with around 4,000 industrial companies harbours enormous potential.
Benefit from the media reach and present your innovations of the future to a global audience consisting of a high density of political decision-makers and R&D experts.
Present your innovations and trending topics such as AI and Quantum Technology to the global industry at the Tech Transfer Conference Stage or the Industrial Startup Stage in Hall 2.
Innovation thrives on strong networks. Take advantage of the Night of Innovations,Startup party, masterclasses and other events to make new connections and engage in dialogue.
We offer you the right package for your participation.
Special Displays & Forums
By participating in the Quantum Technology exhibition pavilion, you will have access to over 4,000 industrial companies and over 3,800 attendees with an explicit interest in innovative quantum technology solutions. Be part of the Quantum Technology community from the very beginning and meet future cooperation potential with start-ups, industrial companies and institutions.
Are you already thinking about the next step in your transformation and want to present the innovations of tomorrow and the day after tomorrow? Take advantage of your presence at HANNOVER MESSE and meet interested visitors and exhibitors from the industrial sector. Together with other universities and colleges, you can benefit from our new group exhibit in Hall 2.
Technical textiles are highly developed textile materials that have been specially optimized for industrial applications. They are indispensable for the manufacture of innovative products and play a central role in numerous sectors of the processing industry. Present your products, solutions and services at the new joint stand "Technical Textiles" at HANNOVER MESSE.
The communication and competence platform for discourse between science, business and politics: This is where the latest projects in applied industrial research are presented, where scientists and developers present their latest research results from all relevant industrial sectors.
HANNOVER MESSE addresses the key issues facing industry. The shortage of new recruits and qualified specialists and the need to attract young talent is playing an increasing role. YOUR FUTURE is the initiative for new recruits and qualified specialists and is intended to assist all exhibiting companies and potential applicants. So become a sponsoring partner! Network with young talents and introduce yourself to them!
Special Presentations + Forum
Be there - with attractive start-up offers, we offer you the right presence: At the world's largest meeting of the industrial sectors, you will meet people with enthusiasm for new ideas. Pioneers will find the support their products and projects deserve!
Particularly now, in times of digitization, IT departments and service providers are running at full capacity. Solutions to complex challenges require long lead times and projects can drag on. In addition, a multiplicity of specifications and purchasing modalities make it difficult to bring new partners on board and to do so in compliance with tendering requirements. HACK4INDUSTRY powered by prototype.club provides a remedy: Within the framework of HANNOVER MESSE, ambitious startups will be tackling the latest challenges faced by established industrial enterprises.
HACK4INDUSTRY will be organized for the 3rd time in 2025 together with prototype.club.
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