JEC Startup Booster 2025
The biggest startups' competition in the world of composites and advanced materials.
The biggest startups' competition in the world of composites and advanced materials.
Why Apply?
JEC World is the leading international composites trade show for end-users & suppliers looking for innovative solutions using advanced materials with a focus on:
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Less environmental impact and more lightweight
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Better effectiveness with more resistance
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Strength and durability during the whole product lifecycle
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More attractiveness via better design
Startup Booster is the biggest startups' competition in the world of composites and advanced materials. It is tailored to find and assess sources of innovation in the composites field.
Launched in 2017, Startup Booster has been organized in three different regions (Europe, USA and Asia) and has already fostered the emergence of 1,100+ innovative projects from 60+ countries, 130+ finalists and 30+ winners, including Composite Recycling, Continuous Composites, FibreCoat, ZILA Bioworks, Fortify, INCA Renewtech and Vartega.
Networking
To connect with key decision makers, industry partners and customers.
Exhibition access
Finalists will get their own free exhibition space in the Startup Village of JEC World 2026
Opportunities
- Investment - Strategic partnerships - A personal coaching session for your executive pitch before the show - Direct access to the jury members and the Main Innovation Partners’ teams - Mentoring sessions during the show with industry experts and investors
Who can apply?
Process, Manufacturing and Equipment
- Design & Simulation
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Manufacturing Processes
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Industry 4.0, Smart industry
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Sustainability & Recycling
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End-of-Life solutions
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Continuous Process Monitoring
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Equipment for manufacturing
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Sensors/IoT
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Automation/Robotic Technologies
Products / Materials
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New composite/advanced materials
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Products made of composite/advanced materials
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Smart Textiles/Smart Surfaces
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Transformation/flexible composites
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Bio-composites
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Bonding Materials
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Natural & Bio-based materials
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Timeline
▪ June 2024: Opening the the call for entries
▪ October 28th, 2024: Final application deadline
▪ November 2024 – December 2024: Evaluation of the applications by the Sponsors & JEC
▪ December 12th, 2024: Meeting to select the 20 Finalists
▪ March 4th, 2025: Pitching Sessions of the 20 Finalists during JEC World 2025
▪ March 5th, 2025: Startup Booster Awards Ceremony during JEC World 2025
Benefits
Package valued at 25,000€ including
- Startup Booster Award (500€)
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Cash prize (3,500€)
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Fully equipped booth at JEC World 2026 (11,500€)
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Media coverage – advertising page and interview (10,000€) in JEC Composites Magazine (45K readers)