Munich/Hanover, 22 April 2026
The 17th Innovation World Cup® concluded with a spectacular finale at HANNOVER MESSE, the world’s leading event for industrial transformation. Groundbreaking innovations were showcased on the Expert Stage, highlighting technologies shaping the future of industry.
We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to our distinguished panel of judges, whose expertise and dedication played a key role in selecting this year’s winners. Their valuable contributions helped recognize the brightest minds driving industrial innovation forward.
The expert jury proudly announced the winners across several key categories:
• Industrial: Shoplogix
• Industrial AI: Senergetics B.V
• Security & Public Vote: Liontech Instruments
• Robotics: Innok Robotics GmbH
• ST Innovation Challenge powered by STMicroelectronics: Continuum Innovation GmbH
Congratulations to the Top 13 Techpreneurs 2026 for their outstanding achievements. These innovative companies represent the forefront of technological progress: AEInnova, Viimatech Digital Ltd, Neuron Soundware, CaPow, General Robotics, TacnIQ.ai, BxC Security, and QuantiCor Security GmbH.
The expert panel of judges, composed of leading industry players and investors such as STMicroelectronics, Siemens, Würth Elektronik, encourageventures, and ExciteLab GmbH, gained a front-row view of some of the most exciting startups and innovations shaping the future of industrial technology.
With the 17th Innovation World Cup® now wrapped up, we are excited to announce that the call for entries for the 18th 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
