The Innovation Forum Next Industries addresses the transformation of industry with regard to digitalization, sustainability, agility, and resilience. The focus is on so-called ESG criteria. The acronym stands for Environmental, Social & Governance.
Nine startups selected by a jury will present themselves at the event. The jury includes Kai Engelhardt, Managing Director at Brose Ventures; Tobias Finkenzeller, Senior Key Account Manager at the Dräxlmaier Group; Anabell Geidner, Head of Corporate Strategy & Innovation at TÜV Süd; Otto Gies, Head of Innovation Incubator at Airbus Defence and Space; András Sávos, Vice President Head of Digitization & Process Optimization at Knorr-Bremse; and Oliver Schmitz, Head of Innovation Management at MTU Aero Engines.
Next Industries Startup Award: Free booth, feedback, and networking for nominated startups
The nine nominated by the jury Startups Present themselves in a live pitch on stage, receive individual feedback in a jury briefing session, and are invited to a get-together the day before with speakers and the jury. They also receive their own booth on-site at the Innovation Fair, free participation, and the opportunity to discuss potential collaborations with decision-makers from tech corporations and SMEs, investors, and other innovators.