JEC Group launches Startup Booster with €15,000 in prize packages
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JEC Group launches Startup Booster, a program meant to support and accompany innovations and entrepreneurship in composites, a dynamic and growing market that is expected to reach $90 billion in value by 2020.
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Startup Booster is searching for the best solution in aeronautics, automotive, construction, medical, design, sports and leisure...
The Startup Booster is at the center of JEC Group's strategy for innovation and visibility towards investors.
"JEC Group promotes the use of composites to all manufacturers and end-users. With this program, we spot and support composites innovation. In our sectors, it is the only program that offers this opportunity to create links between start-ups and major players in the industry.
This program gives visibility to the innovation of composite start-ups around the world towards international investors and the entire value chain.
Many start-ups have applied for this first edition of JEC World’s “start-up booster†program. Only 10 of them have been selected and will have the opportunity to present their innovation to the jury on March 14, 2017.
“We are delighted to be part of the biggest event in the composites calendar and are looking forward to fostering the next generation of technologies to enable us to continue to grow our manufacturing capability†Turlough MacMahon, Partnerships Manager of the Manufacturing Technologies team at Airbus.
JEC World will host the 10 start-ups in competition on a dedicated area, the Startup Booster Village, at the entrance of the Hall 6, a unique opportunity for these 10 startups to be visible to the 1,300 exhibitors and 37,000 visitors.
3 start-ups will then win the Startup Booster 2017 prize, a financial prize and a package worth €15,000 including a participation in JEC World 2018.
The Jury will be composed of leaders, directors and experts from well-known companies, from Airbus and Daimler to JEC Group. ■