The MESAP cluster presents the EPoSS Start-up Award, a competition for start-ups and young innovators in the field of Smart Systems that will take place during the EPoSS Annual Forum 2025 in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, from June 3 to 6.
Who is eligible to apply?
- European start-up companies founded after January 1, 2021 with innovative business ideas, products or services and high growth potential;
- Early or mature stages of development, concepts, ideas or business cases;
- Technologies related to Smart Systems for different application areas, such as manufacturing technologies, energy, mobility, flexible electronics, wearables, food, agriculture or medical technology.
A jury consisting of EPoSS experts from industry, research and incubators will pre-select all submissions and the best candidates will be invited to present at the EPoSS Annual Forum in June. After the presentation, a jury of experts will award the most innovative candidate at the EPoSS Dinner on June 5.
What are the benefits for the participating start-ups?
- Receive two tickets for the EPoSS Annual Forum with free entrance and network on-site.
- Present their innovation to senior experts in a dedicated session and represent their start-up with a booth.
- Enjoy visibility through the EPoSS communication channels.
- Become immediately a member of the EPoSS community.
- Receive valuable advice on how to improve concepts and businesses.
- All finalists will receive a certificate, while the winner is granted a full EPoSS membership for one year.
To apply for the competition, one needs to follow the detailed guidelines, visit the dedicated page on the official website, and submit one's application by April 4, 2025 to email contact@smart-systems-integration.org.
For further questions or support needs, one can contact the MESAP Cluster by writing to f.fallarini@mesap.it.
