Munich/Hanover, 22 April 2026
STMicroelectronics, a global leader in semiconductor solutions, is pleased to announce the winner of th ST Innovation Challenge 2026, a prestigious award honoring breakthrough innovations in the industrial sector. The winner was revealed at HANNOVER MESSE, the world’s premier event for industrial transformation, on Wednesday, April 22.
After a detailed evaluation process considering innovation, commercial viability, market strategy, and sustainability, the ST jury is proud to name Continuum Innovation GmbH (Germany) as the winner of the ST Innovation Challenge 2026. Warm congratulations also go to the exceptional finalists:
- Shoplogix, Canada
- Neuron Soundware, Czech Republic
Continuum Innovation impressed the jury with outstanding innovation and a bold, forward-thinking approach, demonstrating a strong dedication to advancing industrial technologies. Their solution showcases the transformative impact of emerging technologies on the future of industry. As the winner of the ST Innovation Challenge 2026, Continuum Innovation will receive hands-on support from ST’s field application engineers to help accelerate the path toward mass production. They will also be inducted into the Innovation World Cup® Hall of Fame n recognition of their achievement.
Commenting on the significance of the Innovation World Cup®, Simone Ferri, APMS executive VP MEMS sub-group at STMicroelectronics said:
“At ST, innovation is the energy that moves us forward, inspires what’s possible, and helps shape a smarter, more connected, and sustainable future.”
Applications for the ST Innovation Challenge, as well as the Innovation World Cup® 2027, are now open. Participation is free of charge.Further information at: www.innovationworldcup.com
Behind the scenes – The Innovation World Cup® Series
The ST Innovation Challenge special prize of the Innovation World Cup® supports innovators worldwide. ST provides free dev kits and technical supports to all eligible participants to take their DeepTech and IoT solutions to the next level. The previous winner of the ST Industrial Innovation Challenge was Sensos.
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
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