On 27 January, KETMarket hosted the webinar “Functional Integration in Polymers — from Material Design to Application-Ready Components”, featuring expert contributions from Fraunhofer IAP (Potsdam-Golm). The session explored how advanced polymer technologies are translated from research into industrial applications. Key topics included polymer-integrated electronics and optics using quantum dots and printable QD inks, piezoelectric and ferroelectric polymers for sensing and energy harvesting, polymer-based energy storage components such as PFAS-free membranes responding to EU regulation, and industrial use of shape memory polymers enabled by 3D/4D printing. We sincerely thank our speakers and all attendees for an engaging discussion. Interested in presenting in a future webinar? Get in touch.

Having a strong technology is only the starting point — commercial success requires much more. In reality, innovation needs a holistic approach that goes beyond performance and prototypes. Key success factors include IP protection, scalable manufacturing, a sustainable business model, a clear value proposition, and regulatory readiness. KETMarket members benefit from a proven methodology that systematically addresses all five areas to accelerate commercial impact. We help innovators answer the questions investors, customers, and partners always ask: How do you scale from lab to fab? What is the right IP strategy? How investor-ready is the business model? Who finances the next steps? Get in touch — we support you with experience-based guidance.

KETMarket will be exhibiting at LOPEC 2026 (25–26 February, Munich) at booth F0.12. Join us to explore collaboration opportunities in advanced materials, functional printing, and innovation transfer. Meet our team, discuss your application challenges, and learn more about our current projects. On 25 February, our CEO, Dr. John Fahlteich, will chair the LOPEC Startup Competition Board of Experts. Later that day (16:00), we invite you to an informal get-together at our booth to mark the conclusion of the EU-funded Convert2Green project. A limited number of free one-day trade fair tickets are available on request.

You are invited to join the Convert2Green community on 25 February 2026 at 16:00 at the LOPEC Trade Fair (booth F0.12) to celebrate the successful conclusion of the EU-funded Convert2Green project. Over three years, Convert2Green has established a recognised innovation network supporting the market uptake of circular and sustainable materials. The farewell event offers the opportunity to exchange with experts, gain practical insights for your green transition, and learn how to create profitable circular solutions — in a relaxed setting with snacks and free drinks. While the funded phase ends, the Convert2Green Innovation Network continues through KETMarket as its single entry point.

The European Commission has officially published the Horizon Europe Work Programmes 2026–27, together with new calls under the European Defence Fund (EDF) and the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE-JU). These publications define the key EU research, innovation, and industrial priorities for the coming years. All newly released calls have now been fully integrated into the KETMarket platform. Users can access the complete and up-to-date set of EU funding opportunities in one place — structured, searchable, and aligned with official work programmes. The update includes Horizon Europe’s final calls across thematic clusters, EDF research and development actions covering defence capability areas, and CBE-JU calls supporting circular bio-based innovation and industrial deployment. Whether you are refining a project concept or exploring where your expertise fits best, KETMarket helps you quickly identify relevant calls and assess their strategic fit.

How can electronic and sensor functions be integrated directly into polymer materials without increasing system complexity? This free online webinar, organised by KETMarket in collaboration with Fraunhofer IAP, explores how polymers can act as active system components by embedding electrical, optical, mechanical and thermal functions at the material level. The session provides a practical overview from material design to application-ready components, covering topics such as polymer-integrated electronics, energy storage and conversion, electroactive polymers, and shape memory materials with 4D printing. Join leading experts to learn how functional polymers enable scalable, real-world solutions for industry.