LOPEC 2026 brought strong momentum for the KETMarket Innovation Network. The KETMarket booth welcomed many visitors from the printed electronics, advanced materials and deep-tech communities, creating valuable conversations around new collaborations, technology transfer and funding opportunities. Highlights included the Convert2Green Farewell Beer Event and the LOPEC Start-up Award.
KETMarket has upgraded its Innovator Profiles to improve visibility, structure and discovery across the innovation ecosystem. The redesigned profiles help innovators present their technologies, competencies and expertise more clearly, while making it easier for customers, partners and investors to identify relevant solutions. Premium users can now create dedicated Innovator entries, with all assigned member technologies displayed in one place for a complete technology portfolio overview.
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.
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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.