Munich, March 2025
The ST Innovation Challenge , sponsored by STMicroelectronics and part of the 16th Innovation World Cup®, unites Techpreneurs, startups, and innovative SMEs worldwide to develop Industry 4.0 solutions, including condition monitoring and predictive maintenance technologies.
These are the Top 3 ST Innovators 2025:
- Pubinno Inc. – Prevents draft beer losses by making the process measurable and traceable (Turkey)
- Sensos – Provides real-time sensor data on shipment location, condition, and environmental metrics (Israel)
- Vigalab – Monitors and manages underground mining fleets without connectivity (Chile)
The Top 3 ST Innovators 2025 will present their innovations during the official pitch and award ceremony at HANNOVER MESSE, the world’s premier event for industrial transformation, featuring 6,500 exhibitors and 200,000 visitors. The finals will take place on April 1st, 2025, from 16:00 to 18:00 CET.
The winner of the ST Innovation Challenge will gain exclusive access to collaborate with the STMicroelectronics team, secure opportunities to speak at major tech events worldwide, receive complimentary marketing services and will be featured in the Innovation World Cup Hall of Fame.
The 6th ST Innovation Challenge, and the 17th Innovation World Cup® taking place in 2026 are already open for submissions. Participation is free. For further details, visit: 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, and many more.
More information: www.innovationworldcup.com, www.techprnrs.com
Press Contact
Hanna Sterzik | Project Manager
Innovation World Cup® Series – Techpreneurs GmbH
