ISC3 and its partners connect carefully selected start-ups with relevant industry representatives to exchange ideas and explore opportunities for collaboration.
ISC3 and its partners create opportunities for start-ups and industry representatives to meet, exchange ideas and explore potential collaborations. Start-ups are carefully selected for each format and may include finalists of the ISC3 Innovation Challenge. ISC3 combines its own industry connections with those of its partner network to bring start-ups and relevant industry representatives together.
At electronica 2026 in Munich, ISC3 puts the spotlight on start-up solutions for more sustainable electronics. Together with its partner, the Global Electronics Association, ISC3 brings this year’s Innovation Challenge finalists and industry representatives together to exchange perspectives and explore opportunities for collaboration. Discover the programme below.
Meet the eight ISC3 Innovation Challenge finalists over dinner for conversations about potential industry applications, pilots and partnerships. ISC3 prepares the matches based on your interests and the start-ups’ industry partner profiles.For electronics professionals working in innovation, R&D, sustainability, business development and strategic partnerships.
Wednesday, 11 November 2026 · from 19:30Interested? Submit by 6 November 2026. Attendance is subject to selection and confirmation by ISC3.
Register here
Selected from more than 50 applicants from over 25 countries, the finalists are developing solutions ranging from ionic liquid-based battery electrolytes and reversible bio-based adhesives to rare-earth magnet recycling and digital material monitoring.
Meet the eight finalists and explore their innovations
When expressing your interest, indicate which of the eight start-ups you would like to meet. ISC3 reviews your interests against the industry partner profiles provided by the start-ups and uses this information to select participants and prepare relevant matches.Submit your expression of interest by 6 November 2026. Participation is subject to professional fit and a separate confirmation from ISC3; submitting the form does not secure a place.
Hear the eight finalists present their solutions for more sustainable electronics and vote for your favourite in the Audience Award.
Award ceremony
Thursday, 12 November 2026 · 15:00–16:00 CET
Main Stage · Global Electronics Association booth · Hall A1, Booth 463 · electronica, Munich
Join the announcement of the main prize winner, the two Special Impact Award winners and the Audience Award recipient.
Valid electronica admission is required. No separate ISC3 registration is needed for the final pitches. We encourage matchmaking dinner guests to attend the pitches, although this is not a prerequisite for dinner participation.
No separate ISC3 registration is required for the final pitches, but valid electronica admission is necessary to visit the booth. Confirmed dinner guests without exhibitor access can receive a complimentary visitor ticket for the final pitches. Please indicate in the dinner interest form whether you need a ticket.
Discover ISC3’s Global Start-up Service and this year’s Innovation Challenge on the electronica Fast Forward stage. Fast Forward is electronica’s start-up platform, with Elektor as its strategic partner.
