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Innovation World Cup 2026

We would like to express our deepest gratitude to our distinguished panel of judges, whose expertise and dedication played a crucial role in selecting this year’s winners. Their invaluable contributions helped recognize the brightest minds shaping the future of industrial innovation.

The expert jury proudly announced the winners across several key categories:

Industry: Shoplogix
Robotics: Innok Robotics GmbH
AI in Industry: Senergetics B.V
Security & Public Vote: Liontech Instruments

Now that the 17th Innovation World Cup® has concluded, we are pleased to announce that registration for the 18th Innovation World Cup® is now open. Participation is free, so don’t miss your chance to join the next generation of innovators!

For more information, visit: www.innovationworldcup.com

The Jury members are:

  • Alexa Gorman, Co-Founder, encourageventures e.V.
  • Lisa Trollo, Marketing Communication and Ecosystem 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
  • Michael Luett, Sales Manager, STMicroelectronics
  • Frank Thieser, Strategic Advisor, Quantum Systems
  • Alexander Türpe, Managing Director, ExciteLab GmbH