Discover the Disruptors: Showcasing the Program Startups of 2026

Summary

See the future in action. Expo 2026 features a collection of the most promising startups, ready to disrupt and innovate. From tech to sustainable solutions, discover the companies that will shape the next era.

Mobility

Driving the future of movement and transportation at Expo 2026.

Mobility
2026
AutoCore
AutoCore & ST co-developed a next-gen TSN-based distributed audio system solution enabling low-latency, reliable, synchronized in-vehicle audio.
101-250
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Mobility
2026
DiagVoice
DiagVoice turns voice into AI-powered health insights — making wellness measurable in seconds.
11-50
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Mobility
2026
Divit
Divit turns Togg's cameras into contactless health sensors: a 30-sec face scan reads vital signs like heart rate, stress.
11-50
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Mobility
2026
E Ink
Huf and E Ink co-created an advanced door handle system by enhancing human machine interaction through incorporating intuitive visual effects.
250+
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Mobility
2026
Pulsetrain
At Pulsetrain we are reinventing the powertrain for the next generation of electric vehicles.
51-100
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Mobility
2026
Rainbox Media
Play your favourite AAA games, anytime, anywhere. No downloads required.
11-50
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Mobility
2026
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Veecle
Bringing the physical world to agents.
11-50
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Production

Discover the latest in production technologies.

Production
2026
2025
Acumino
Scalable, Cost-Efficient, Reliable Physical AI
11-50
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Production
2026
Aimbo Robotics
Aimbo AG - A humanoid-first robotics platform that connects enterprise systems, AI models, and physical operations — in real time.
1-10
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Production
2026
Duatic
Duatic is a Zurich-based company developing advanced general purpose robots to automate high-payload intralogistics processes.
11-50
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Production
2026
2025
Frickly Systems
Full-stack engineering for startups and OEMs: from idea to working prototype in weeks.
11-50
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Production
2026
2025
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HTMS
Revolutionising high temperature composite materials
11-50
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Production
2026
Ramblr
Give every technician the knowledge of your best — on call, every shift, every task.
11-50
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Production
2026
Security Robotics
AI, robotics, and IoT for a safer, smarter, and more resilient world.
11-50
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Production
2026
Sentics
Real-time Physical AI that doesn't just monitor the shopfloor, it runs it.
11-50
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Production
2026
Waveye
New Eyes for Robots
11-50
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Enterprise

Driving efficiency and transformation in enterprise.

Enterprise
2026
Alpas
AI-powered sourcing intelligence to benchmark suppliers 10x faster and automate sourcing workflows.
11-50
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Enterprise
2026
asvin
From Noise to Clarity in a world of AI-accelerated threats
11-50
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Enterprise
2026
2025
Portfolio
Blockbrain
The AI transformation platform for enterprises
51-100
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Enterprise
2026
2025
2024
Portfolio
Certivity
Certivity is an AI product compliance platform turning regulations into engineering-ready requirements
51-100
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Enterprise
2026
context/fab
context/fab turns factory data chaos into operational intelligence and scalable industrial AI.
11-50
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Enterprise
2026
2025
2024
Portfolio
Mercanis
Mercanis is an AI-powered procurement platform that unifies procurement processes and orchestrates the entire lifecycle through 55 specialized agents, delivering rapid implementation, high adoption, and immediate cost savings.
51-100
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Enterprise
2026
QpiAI
QpiAI - vertically integrated quantum-AI for advanced intelligence modeling and intelligence compute.
51-100
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Enterprise
2026
Portfolio
rhome
Workations, business trips, assignments — compliant in one click.
11-50
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Sustainability

Innovation driving environmental responsibility.

Sustainability
2026
2024
cylib
cylib recovers valuable materials from end-of-life batteries using sustainable water-based recycling
51-100
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Sustainability
2026
ionRoad
ionroad powers circularity for batteries, critical materials, and resilient supply chains.
1-10
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Sustainability
2026
PureCycle
PureCycle uses a patented dissolution recycling technology to purify waste polypropylene (PP), the ultra pure recycled PP has virgin-like properties.
1-10
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Insurtech

Our latest startup batch from the Insurtech Program in Munich.

Insurtech
2026
Liablix
Liablix combines AI, 3D computer vision and physics-based simulation for motor-claim reconstruction, fraud detection and liability assessment.
11-50
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Insurtech
2026
Scalnyx
Causal AI making Intelligent Business Decisions. Explain real causes, simulate scenarios, secure critical decisions.
1-10
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Insurtech
2026
Portfolio
Stoneborn Technologies
Stoneborn has developed AI-native software that automates core re/insurance operations, enabling humans to focus on work where it matters.
1-10
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Insurtech
2026
Wangari Global
Agentic and causal AI for regulated industries: auditable, hallucination-free actuarial and financial reporting automation.
1-10
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Insurtech
Waniwani
AI distribution infrastructure that lets quote-based service vendors sell directly inside ChatGPT, Claude and other AI assistants.
1-10
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WRS Startup Welcome Package

The startups of Batch #10 of the Startup Welcome Package, initiated by the Stuttgart Region Economic Development Corporation (WRS).

WRS Startup
Analytica
Analytica builds an AI operating system that automates SME workflows across sales, marketing, finance and operations.
11-50
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WRS Startup
CatTongue Grips
CatTongue Grips develops patented Gription® brand non-abrasive traction material technology that improves safety while protecting people, products, and surfaces.
1-10
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WRS Startup
Graymatics
Graymatics UK delivers AI-powered video analytics transforming CCTV into real-time insights for safer, smarter cities and enterprises.
1-10
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WRS Startup
Medgical
AI medical assistant that automates clinical documentation, giving doctors more time for patients and less time on paperwork.
1-10
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WRS Startup
Quantum Nova
QuantumNova provides quantum-safe private access for secure remote connectivity and network visibility.
1-10
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WRS Startup
SCEMAI
Your factory already has the answers. We build the AI layer for tomorrow’s dark factories.
1-10
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WRS Startup
Siesta AI
Siesta AI enables companies to automate work using AI agents connected to company knowledge, tools, and workflows.
11-50
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WRS Startup
TWEVO
TWEVO helps manufacturers improve traceability, quality, production efficiency and operational performance with ultra-fast AI vision solutions.
11-50
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WRS Startup
Ziflo
Smarter, faster import/export compliance, powered by AI
1-10
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Portfolio

Startups that are part of the Plug and Play portfolio family.

Enterprise
2026
2025
Portfolio
Blockbrain
The AI transformation platform for enterprises
51-100
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Production
Portfolio
CELUS
AI-powered electronics design platform that takes engineers from requirements to schematics and component selection, backed by 560,000+ components.
11-50
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Enterprise
2026
2025
2024
Portfolio
Certivity
Certivity is an AI product compliance platform turning regulations into engineering-ready requirements
51-100
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Mobility
Portfolio
COMPREDICT
AI-based Virtual Sensors that turn vehicle data into scalable insights for development, production, and aftermarket applications.
51-100
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Production
2026
2025
Portfolio
HTMS
Revolutionising high temperature composite materials
11-50
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Enterprise
2026
2025
2024
Portfolio
Mercanis
Mercanis is an AI-powered procurement platform that unifies procurement processes and orchestrates the entire lifecycle through 55 specialized agents, delivering rapid implementation, high adoption, and immediate cost savings.
51-100
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Enterprise
Portfolio
Palma.ai
Palma is the enterprise governance layer for AI agents - distributing Skills and Connectors with central-IT control, audit, and policy enforcement.
1-10
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Enterprise
2026
Portfolio
rhome
Workations, business trips, assignments — compliant in one click.
11-50
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Enterprise
Portfolio
SiC Systems
SiC Systems revolutionizes manufacturing plants through the orchestration of intelligence in physical systems.
1-10
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Enterprise
2025
2024
Portfolio
SPARETECH
SPARETECH's enables maintenance and procurement teams at manufacturing leaders like Bosch, Porsche, and Nestlé to reduce MRO spend and optimize inventory.
51-100
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Insurtech
2026
Portfolio
Stoneborn Technologies
Stoneborn has developed AI-native software that automates core re/insurance operations, enabling humans to focus on work where it matters.
1-10
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Mobility
2026
Portfolio
Veecle
Bringing the physical world to agents.
11-50
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Guest Startups

Our guest startups we‘ve invited to showcase at Expo 2026.

Production
Boston Dynamics
Global leader in mobile robotics, developing autonomous robots that improve safety, productivity, and operational efficiency.
250+
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Mobility
Dacora Motors
Dacora is building an American ultra-luxury automotive marque centered on tactile design, intelligent systems, and timeless craftsmanship.
11-50
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Mobility
Distance
Distance transforms vehicle windshields into true 3D AR displays with seamless, depth-accurate visual intelligence.
51-100
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Production
Flexion Robotics
Flexion Robotics is building the autonomystack for humanoid robots - from command to control, from manipulation to locomotion, across any hardware and task.
51-100
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Production
Foundation EGI
An engineering general intelligence platform that automates engineering documentation for design and manufacturing organizations— technical drawings, process plans, catalogs, and manuals, directly from your CAD models.
11-50
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Production
Humanoid
Transcending Physical Tasks by Building the most Reliable, Safe, and Helpful Humanoid Robots.
101-250
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Production
mimic robotics
Automating the Impossible: Physical AI to scale your most tedious tasks from manufacturing to logistics. Our robots intuitively learn new skills from you and operate autonomously in any environment.
11-50
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Mobility
Program 10
NXRT
NXRT develops mixed reality software that turns physical vehicles and products into immersive experiences for a more efficient sales, marketing & training process.
11-50
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