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NRW start-ups on the international stage: focus on smart manufacturing

Six startups from NRW get the chance to present their solutions for smart manufacturing worldwide. Apply now and make the leap onto the international stage.

Innovation in mechanical and plant engineering is increasingly being created in collaboration with startups. NRW.Global Business is offering six start-ups from North Rhine-Westphalia the chance to present themselves at SLUSH 2026 in Helsinki – one of the world’s most important meeting places for the tech and investor scene.

The focus is on future fields such as smart manufacturing & engineering – key topics for the digital transformation of industry. Startups can position themselves internationally with solutions in areas such as AI, automation and digital production.

Concrete added value for startups – and for the industry

The selected start-ups benefit from a comprehensive service package:

  • Presence at the NRW joint stand in a prominent location
  • Pitch opportunity on the “German Pitching Stage”
  • Direct access to international investors and partners
  • Networking events and matchmaking formats
  • Support from NRW.Global Business and the AHK Finland

There are clear advantages for start-ups from the mechanical and plant engineering sector: The initiative creates visibility for precisely those startup solutions that can serve as a driving force for innovation and digitalization. At the same time, it opens up access to international innovation ecosystems – an important factor in identifying new technologies at an early stage and making them usable for your own business model.

Apply now and become part of the next wave of innovation

The slots are limited – and experience shows that demand is high. Interested start-ups can apply directly to NRW.Global Business at the following link and secure their chance to win one of the coveted slots. Applications can be submitted until June 10, 2026.

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