Munich/Hanover, 01 April 2025
The 16th Innovation World Cup® came to a spectacular close at HANNOVER MESSE , showcasing groundbreaking innovations on the Tech Transfer Stage, the world’s leading event for industrial transformation.
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:
- Industrial: ZeroKey Inc
- Robotics: Sarcomere Dynamics Inc
- Energy: Perovskia Solar AG
- Mobility: PULSETRAIN GmbH
- EBV Innovation Hero powered by EBV Elektronik: PULSETRAIN GmbH
- ST Industrial Innovation Challenge powered by STMicroelectronics: Sensos
Congratulations to the Top 17 Techpreneurs 2025 for their exceptional achievements! These innovative companies represent the forefront of technological progress: Apogeo Space Srl, MotionMiners GmbH, ArgosVison Inc, TOP seven GmbH & Co KG, LAVA Power, Spark e-Fuels, Inteliports, TechNovator, Pubinno Inc, Mine-Watch, Incoretex GmbH, SOLO Workout.
The expert panel of judges, made up of top leaders and investors like STMicroelectronics, Siemens, Würth Elektronik, VDMA , EBV Elektronik, HTGF, CSEM, DeepTech Alliance, Drake Star and EARLYBIRD got a front-row seat to some of the most exciting startups and innovations shaping the future of industrial tech.
With the 16th Innovation World Cup® now wrapped up, we’re pumped to announce that the call for entries for the 17th Innovation World Cup® is already open. Participation is free, so don’t miss your chance to join the next generation of innovators!
Further Information at: www.innovationworldcup.com
Behind the scenes – The Innovation World Cup® Series
The Innovation World Cup® Series is the global open innovation platform that connects corporates and Techpreneurs. It acts as a catalyst for future innovations. The Innovation World Cup® Series powered by Techpreneurs Gmbh a Navispace company was initiated in 2003. Partners include STMicroelectronics, HTC VIVE, Google Cloud, Ericsson, Intel, EBV Elektronik, Swisscom, Würth Elektronik, Samsung, Telefonica, Telit, VARTA Microbattery and more.
Further partners include Hannover Messe, BIM World MUNICH, MEDICA, CSEM, HTGF, VDMA, WT | Wearable Technologies, AlpICT, BioAlps Association, ACCIO, Business OULU, Business France, Business Finland, G2 Startups, Gate Garching, Wolves Summit, The Trade Council Denmark, Medical Valley, UnternehmerTUM, IoTWeek, Innovability, WMF We Make Future, Werk1, Stanford University, Innosuisse, CENSIS, Invest in Bavaria, Technoport, THINGS Stockholm, Health Capital Helsinki, InfoShare, ITRI, TechBBQ, Hong Kong Science and Technology Park, We Make Future, and many more.
More information: www.innovationworldcup.com, www.techprnrs.com
Press Contact
Hanna Sterzik | Project Manager
h.sterzik@techprnrs.com
