Munich, March, 2026
The ST Innovation Challenge , sponsored by STMicroelectronics and part of the 17th 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 2026:
- Shoplogix – Provides self-powered wireless sensors that deliver continuous, real-time monitoring of industrial equipment (Canada)
- Neuron Soundware – Provides Edge AI and IoT acoustic monitoring that analyzes machine sound to optimize industrial performance, control processes, and deliver measurable ROI (Czech Republic)
- Continuum Innovation GmbH – Develops a flexible, soft robotic arm platform that operates like an elephant’s trunk, enabling safer, more efficient automation in confined spaces (Germany)
The Top 3 ST Innovators 2026 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 22nd, 2026, 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 ST Innovation Challenge, and the 18th Innovation World Cup® taking place in 2027 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
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Hanna Sterzik | Project Manager
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