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The IoT/WT Innovation World Cup® stimulates an interactive environment to meet and to talk. It provides a roadmap for start-ups and entrepreneurs, a useful platform for B2B and strategic partnership. We can network and expose our image with professional partners from multiple countries.

Dr. Chris Castel

CEO, CareWare®

Tech start-ups and SMEs should be more aware of the IoT/WT Innovation World Cup® and take part in the competition. It is a very big and interesting event to extend the network and to gain deeper insight into the industry.

Dr. Arik Eisenkraft

Chief Medical Officer, BioBeat Technologies

Winning the IoT/WT Innovation World Cup® is a huge leap forward, as it shows our technology is ready to hit the market. A lot of potential partners and investors recognized us and reacted, thanks to our presence in the competition.

Sebastian Gouy

Co-Founder, UrmO

The IoT/WT Innovation World Cup® Series is a great journey to meet international business angels and investors. We could make contact in the matching sectors and spread our vision.

Tony Nitschke

CEO, Augmented Robotics

Innovation World Cup® Series

ACCELERATING INNOVATION FOR A BETTER WORLD! With over 20 years of successful competitions, the Innovation World Cup® Series is the most established open innovation platform worldwide. We discover emerging applications, solutions, and investment opportunities in new industries with massive growth potential.

In partnership with over 70 leading regional ICT clusters all over the globe, the Innovation World Cup® Series has a significant impact on all parties involved.

We connect the ingenuity of techpreneurs with the potency of leading industry partners to form powerful alliances capable of transforming budding ideas into global giants. For many, the Innovation World Cup® is the reason their innovation is visible to those who make a difference.

The Innovation World Cup® Series is initiated and organized by Navispace GmbH, an experienced innovation and technology marketing partner since 2003.

How to Participate

How to Apply

Our online application system is secure, user-friendly, and lets you save your progress, so you can return to it later. To get started:

Register: Follow the registration link to create your participant profile.
Submit: Fill out the submission form for each solution you are entering. If you are submitting multiple solutions, each one requires a separate form.

In your submission form, please:

Describe your solution functionally.
Include a pitch deck, images, and/or a video highlighting its features, results, or advantages.
Answer all questions in the form. Only submissions with a functional prototype or proof of concept will advance; ideas alone will not be considered.

To compete in the ST Innovation Challenge, Smart Clothing Challenge, and The VIVE XR Healthcare Challenge, answer “Yes” to the relevant questions in the “Special Prizes” section of the submission forms and provide all required details. European contestants are automatically included in the EBV Innovation Hero.

After the submission phase closes, panel of tech experts will review entries and select finalists for the Pitch and Award Ceremonies.

Why Participate?

Why Participate?

Participate for a chance to:

Win Prizes: Boost your development and marketing with significant rewards.
Network: Connect with top tech companies, potential investors, and industry partners.
Gain Exposure: Speak at prestigious events such as Hannover Messe, Wearable Technologies Conferences, BIM World MUNICH, MEDICA, and other international tech gatherings.
Receive Cash Prizes
Access Resources: Utilize production labs, testing facilities, and development kits provided by our partners.
Get Media Coverage: Benefit from free marketing packages and extensive global media exposure.
Receive Expert Advice: Obtain guidance from international tech experts in business development.
Join the Hall of Fame: Be recognized in the Innovation World Cup® Series Hall of Fame.

Participation is FREE.

Join the leading competitions in DeepTech, the Internet of Things, the Internet of Medical Things, AI, and wearable technologies and elevate your business within the world’s top tech ecosystem.

Innovation World Cup® Series