Join the Grand Pitch Final of the 17th Innovation World Cup at HANNOVER MESSE

When: April 22nd, 2026 – 4:00 to 6:00 PM

Where: Expert Stage, Hall 11

Startups, scaleups and SME can apply at no cost in the categories:

  • Industry
  • Industrial AI
  • Robotics
  • Security
  • Mobility
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    Prizes include high-value business connections with global industry leaders and investors, international visibility and media exposure, free development kits and marketing support.

    Submission deadline: February 12, 2026, 23:59 (CET).

    Submit your solution now: 17th Innovation World Cup®

    Participation is free.

    The Jury members are:

  • Alexa Gorman, Co-Founder, encourageventures e.V.
  • Simone Ferri, APMS Group VP and MEMS SubGroup General Manager, STMicroelectronics
  • Max Stein, Project Manager Startup-Machine, VDMA
  • Koen Geurts, Investment Manager, HTGF | High-Tech Gründerfonds
  • Thomas Waldmann, Start-Up & Venture Manager, Würth Elektronik
  • Laura Engelhardt, Head of Strategy, Foundational Technologies, Siemens
  • Costas Meimetis, Senior Business Development Manager, CSEM
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