LOPEC 2027 Startup Competition: Applications Now Open for Printed and Flexible Electronics Innovators
Startups play a central role in bringing new technologies, products and business models into the field of printed and flexible electronics. At LOPEC 2027, they will once again have the opportunity to present their innovations to an international audience through the LOPEC Startup Competition & Award.
The competition is designed for young technology companies developing solutions in printed or flexible electronics. It gives selected startups the opportunity to increase their visibility, present their business ideas and connect with potential partners, customers and investors from across the industry.
Applications are reviewed by a high-calibre Board of Experts, which evaluates the submitted concepts and selects the finalists. These finalists are then invited to present their business ideas live at the LOPEC Forum.
KETMarket is directly involved in this process. Dr. John Fahlteich, Managing Director of KETMarket GmbH, chairs the Board of Experts for the LOPEC Startup Competition & Award. Through this role, KETMarket contributes its experience in technology transfer, innovation networks and collaboration between technology providers and industrial partners.
For startups active in printed or flexible electronics, the competition provides an opportunity to present promising technologies and business models within one of the sector’s key international meeting points.
Key dates and location:
- Application deadline: 7 November 2026
- Live pitch session: 3 March 2027
- Location: ICM – International Congress Center Messe München, Munich, Germany
Companies developing innovative technologies, products or business models in printed and flexible electronics are encouraged to submit their applications and take the opportunity to present their work at LOPEC 2027.
Startups can also make their technologies visible within the KETMarket innovation ecosystem, helping potential industrial partners and collaborators discover relevant expertise and solutions.