productronica Fast Forward 2021
 

Final Ceremony during the productronica in Munich 2021:

 
 
 
 
 

productronica Fast Forward Award Winners

As it was long unclear if productronica 2021 was going to take place as a real tradeshow or not, the only way forward was online. Therefore, instead of pitching in front of a live jury and audience, the candidates from countries such as Hungary, Germany, Israel, and France had to record their presentations.

After reviewing the various start-ups and their technologies, the Fast Forward Award jury — which included Benjamin Klingenberg (NCAB Group, Platinum Sponsor of the event), Elektor engineers and editorial representatives — selected the top three winners: ioTech Group (First Prize), Reedu GmbH & Co. KG (Second Prize), and Pozi Development Ltd (Third Prize). The traditional elevator pitch in front of an audience and a jury as is customary during such events was replaced by a pre-recorded video. The 3 winners have been also given a booth during the official productronica trade fair with all its benefits. It was an active event and the startups themselves could get in touch with new potential investors, partners and clients. 
 

First Prize, €50,000 Elektor marketing budget
ioTech Group — Based in Jerusalem, Israel, ioTech develops new technologies for additive mass manufacturing and multi-material printing.

Second Prize, €25,000 Elektor marketing budget
Reedu GmbH & Co. KG — Reengineering education aka Reedu aka re:edu from Münster, Germany is known for senseBox and openSenseMap.

Third Prize, €15,000 Elektor marketing budget
Pozi Development Ltd — Pozi from Budapest, Hungary provides full visibility in manufacturing and logistics and identifies and eliminates lean waste throughout the entire supply chain.

 

Participating Startups 2021