Give the young a chance

Technology start-ups that develop tailor-made solutions for acute challenges in the plastics and rubber industry often impress with their innovative strength. This year, creative young companies will once again have the opportunity to present their ideas and solutions to decision-makers from the global plastics and rubber industry and expand their network at K 2025 in Düsseldorf.

The centrepiece is once again the Start-up Zone – a special area within the trade fair that is specifically tailored to the needs of young technology companies. The 20 participating companies (Balena, be2morrow, Eco2Grow, Emerging Motif, Eranova, Hyppos AI Software Solutions, iDOO, Jade Chemical, Kuori, Maintastic, noriware, Plastship, Replace, Paques Biomaterials, R-Cycle - ProData, Saen Engineering, Saflux, Simreka - Devtaar, Toolplace, Vithrough) are dedicated to a wide range of topics such as artificial intelligence, data analysis, resource conservation, bioplastics, digitally supported production and the circular economy – offering concrete answers to pressing questions facing the industry.

A special highlight is the Start-up Pitch, which will take place on 13 October, organized by Plastics Europe Germany and Messe Düsseldorf. Here, selected start-ups will have the opportunity to present their business models and technologies in short presentations to an audience and potential partners – a stage for fresh ideas, new impulses and direct exchange.