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Think your startup should be part of it? Submit your application via the form below.
Application time: ~5–7 minutes.
Participation fee: €2,500. Includes booth space, branding, stage presence, guided tours, and international media exposure.
What Selected Startups Get
electronica Fast Forward 2026 is designed for hardware and deep-tech startups that want more than foot traffic. You get structured visibility, curated access, and international coverage.
Booth + Branding
8 m² booth in the electronica Fast Forward area, plus branding presence across the zone to make your startup visible to decision-makers from day one.
Stage + Pitch Event
Present on the electronica Fast Forward Stage, join the official pitch competition, and get on the radar of investors, corporates, and media.
Awards + Media Value
4 award categories (announced soon). Each category winner receives a €25,000 Elektor media budget for international visibility in 2027.
Built for high-quality connections
- Guided tours with investors, industry leaders, and Women in Tech delegations
- Dedicated Meet & Greet area for scheduled conversations
- International media coverage via Elektor and partners
- 3 influencers creating content and amplifying reach from the Fast Forward area
- Award ceremony on the Big Forum Stage (Hall B4)
Apply now via the form → Only 15 startups will be selected.
Who should apply?
Startups with a prototype, product, or early traction in electronics and deep-tech: embedded systems, semiconductors, AI hardware, power electronics, robotics, photonics, industrial electronics, test & measurement.
3 Creators Onsite: Real Contact, Real Reach
electronica Fast Forward 2026 brings three leading electronics creators to the electronica Fast Forward area. They are not “remote guests” or a logo on a slide. They are on the floor, at the stage, and in the booth area. Selected startups get the rare advantage of direct, first-hand access.
First-hand creator access
- Meet creators in person and show your product live
- Get technical feedback and questions from a real engineering audience lens
- Opportunities for on-the-spot interviews, quick features, or demo filming
Creators as booth-traffic magnets
Creators attract curious engineers, makers, and media teams. When they are filming and hosting on the electronica Fast Forward Stage, booth traffic rises naturally around the area.
- More qualified visitors in the electronica Fast Forward zone
- More “what is this?” conversations at your booth
- More shareable moments across social and livestream formats
Apply now to be part of the creator spotlight → Limited to 15 startups.
Meet the 3 creators (announcement coming soon)
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The creator lineup will be published here once confirmed. Expect engineering-first content, live demos, and stage moments that draw attention to the electronica Fast Forward area.
Anniversary Awards: 4 Categories, €25,000 Media Budget Each
For the 10th anniversary edition, electronica Fast Forward introduces four new award categories (different from previous years). The categories will be announced soon. Each category winner receives a €25,000 international media budget from Elektor.
Why the awards matter
- 4 winners, one per category
- €25,000 media budget per winner (Elektor international channels)
- Award ceremony on the Big Forum in Hall B4
- High-visibility moment in front of investors, industry leaders, and media
Categories announcement
The four categories will be published here as soon as they are finalized. Expect categories that reflect the most relevant directions in electronics innovation in 2026.
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Category #3
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Category #4
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What is the “media budget”?
The Elektor media budget is an international visibility package across Elektor channels and partner reach, designed to help winners present their technology to a global engineering audience.
Curated Networking: Guided Tours + Meet & Greet Area
Fast Forward is built to create real conversations, not just quick booth fly-bys. You will meet the right people through curated guided tours and a dedicated Meet & Greet area designed for focused sessions.
Guided tours that bring decision-makers to you
Delegations visit the Fast Forward area, creating structured opportunities to pitch your solution and make direct contact with key stakeholders.
- Investors and venture representatives
- Industry leaders and corporate innovation teams
- Women in Tech groups and community delegations
- Media and ecosystem partners
Meet & Greet area for focused sessions
A dedicated Meet & Greet zone enables targeted conversations beyond the noise of the show floor.
- Short scheduled meetings with potential investors
- Introductions to industry partners and buyers
- Opportunities for media interviews and follow-up discussions
The goal: meaningful contacts
Fast Forward 2026 is designed to maximize the probability that the right people see your product and engage with you. Structured tours, on-stage visibility, and dedicated follow-up spaces increase your chances of turning visibility into partnerships.
Apply now and get in front of the right audience →
Maximum 15 startups. Participation fee: €2,500 (includes 8 m² booth).
10 Years of Impact
Fast Forward has been connecting hardware and deep-tech startups with global decision-makers for a decade. Many alumni have gone on to scale internationally, raise funding, and strengthen their market position.
Celus
AI-driven electronics design automation platform. Fast Forward alumni now active in international markets.
BTRY
Award-winning battery innovation startup. Gained strong visibility through Fast Forward and international exposure.
Kewazo
Robotics and automation startup scaling internationally after early visibility at Fast Forward.
ValCUN
Industrial 3D printing company specializing in aluminum additive manufacturing. Developer of a proprietary molten metal deposition process for scalable production.
Be part of the next chapter
The 2026 edition marks ten years of Fast Forward. Only 15 startups will be selected to present their technology in front of a global audience at electronica.
Apply Now for Fast Forward 2026 →
Participation fee: €2,500 · Includes 8 m² booth · Stage presentation · Pitch competition
Sponsor electronica Fast Forward 2026
Position your brand at the center of deep-tech innovation at electronica 2026.
10–13 November 2026 · 10th Anniversary Edition
Integrated media reach via Elektor + eeNews Europe.
The packages shown are structured examples. Activation elements and media components can be tailored to align with your strategic marketing goals.
Built for marketing teams that need measurable reach
All packages include ≥100% measurable media value based on Elektor and eeNews rate cards. Title Partner includes a dedicated Partner Mailing to 140,000 engineers (combined Elektor + eeNews Europe audience).
EXCLUSIVE · 1x
Title Partner
€60,000
Best for: semiconductor leaders, platform providers, global tech brands.
- “Powered by” naming rights for the 10th Anniversary Edition
- Award presentation on the Big Forum Stage
- Priority keynote slot on the Fast Forward stage
- 4× full-page Elektor Magazine (EN/DE/FR/NL)
- Dedicated Partner Mailing to 140,000 engineers
LIMITED · 2x
Innovation Partner
€25,000
Best for: component vendors, embedded & AI solution providers, T&M brands.
- Stage presentation slot
- Prominent onsite + online branding
- Co-branded award category (optional)
- 4× ½ page Elektor Magazine bundle
- White paper campaign + lead generation
- eeNews content sponsorship and webinar option
LIMITED · 5x
Stage Partner
€15,000
Best for: tool vendors, dev kits, prototyping platforms, EDA.
- Stage session slot
- Logo integration in stage visuals and livestream context
- Native e-zine feature + newsletter placement
- Display campaigns across Elektor + eeNews
- White paper and Elektor TV integration
AVAILABLE · 10x
Ecosystem Partner
€5,000
Best for: VCs, accelerators, clusters, alumni, ecosystem organizations.
- Logo presence in the Fast Forward area
- Website listing + partner visibility
- Newsletter header placement
- Display campaign (Elektor + eeNews)
- Elektor TV visibility
Become a partner of the 10th Anniversary Edition
Sponsorship packages are limited. Contact us to receive the full sponsor brochure with detailed deliverables and activation options.
Request Sponsor Information → Sponsor Packages – electronica Fast Forward 2026
Select the level that fits your strategic goals and visibility needs.
The packages shown are structured examples. Activation elements and media components can be tailored to align with your strategic marketing goals.
| Package | Title Partner €60,000 |
Innovation Partner €25,000 |
Stage & Creator Partner €15,000 |
Ecosystem Partner €5,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naming Rights (“Powered by”) | ✔ Exclusive | — | — | — |
| Logo Placement (Onsite + Online) | ✔ Premium Top Position Stage + Area + Website |
✔ Prominent Position Area + Website |
✔ Stage Area Branding Website Listing |
✔ Partner Listing Onsite + Website |
| Award Presentation (Big Forum Stage) | ✔ | Optional | — | — |
| Stage Slot | ✔ Priority Keynote | ✔ Presentation | ✔ Session | — |
| Elektor Magazine Ads | 4× Full Page | 4× ½ Page | — | — |
| Partner Mailing | Dedicated mailing to 140,000 engineers | — | — | — |
| Lead Gen (White Paper / Webinar) | ✔ Included | ✔ Included | ✔ Included | — |
| Display Campaigns (Elektor + eeNews) | ✔ Included | ✔ Included | ✔ Included | ✔ Included |
Interested in becoming a sponsor?
Contact us to receive the full sponsor brochure with detailed activation options and visibility metrics for the 10th Anniversary Edition.
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