2026 Start-Up Contest

The Start-Up Contest highlights French and international start-ups transforming the plastics industry with innovative solutions.

Apply

The Start-Up Contest highlights French and international start-ups transforming the plastics industry with innovative solutions.

Why Apply?

The 2026 Start-Up Contest highlights innovative start-ups in the plastics industry, offering a free platform to connect with visitors and exhibitors. Participants can secure a free booth at FIP 2029 and benefit from extensive media coverage. The contest is open to start-ups founded in 2020 or later with a prototype aimed at a B2B audience. It provides visibility and networking opportunities, including a chance to speak at a conference and showcase projects to thousands of visitors, journalists, and partners.

Who can apply?

  • Founding year

    Your start-up was founded in 2020 or later.

  • Prototype

    You have a mock-up or prototype.

  • Target audience

    Your solution is aimed at a B2B audience.

Timeline

Not disclosed

Benefits

  • Free booth at FIP 2029


  • Networking

    Connect with visitors and exhibitors seeking concrete solutions for the plastics sector.

  • Visibility

    Opportunity to speak at a conference preceding the award ceremony to showcase your project before thousands of visitors and in the presence of journalists and partners.

  • Media coverage

    Benefit from extensive media coverage across various communication channels: website, newsletter, social media…