International. Integrated Systems Europe, ISE, announced a new Innovation Park for ISE 2025. Located in the center of Congress Square, this dynamic initiative will take place every day of the show, from February 4 to 7, 2025, and promises to be an unmissable opportunity for startups to submit innovative business ideas and get in touch with industry leaders.
The Innovation Park will include a lounge dedicated to investors, as well as a Pitching Stage programmed on the four days of the fair by the venture capital experts of the firm Plug & Play.
Mike Blackman, CEO of Integrated Systems Events, said, "The launch of the Innovation Park cements ISE's legacy of advocating for innovation in the AV Pro and systems integration sectors. The ISE 2024 visitor survey revealed that 64% of attendees are eager to discover new products and services, 80% of visitors play a critical role in purchasing decisions, and 47% expect to invest or spend with the exhibitors they meet at the show, making ISE the ideal place to take your business idea to the next level."
The Innovation Park will be the epicenter of entrepreneurship at ISE 2025. This new space is designed to support and amplify the efforts of start-ups, i.e. those companies that are in the early stages of operation with a unique product or service and want to grow rapidly. The Innovation Park offers a unique opportunity to expand your capabilities through valuable connections with ISE's influential professional audience:
- Exhibition area: An exclusive space with promotional modules to showcase the latest innovations. The aim of this zone is to get start-ups in front of ISE's influential professional audience, offering them the opportunity to meet with potential buyers, suppliers and investors.
- Pitching Stage: Managed by Plug and Play, one of the world's leading venture capital firms, the Innovation Park Pitching Stage offers startups a platform to pitch their innovations to a demanding audience of experts, investors, and business professionals.
- Investor Forum: An exclusive event on the first day of ISE 2025, designed to offer investors and startups additional exposure and opportunities to discuss our industry and trends.
- Matchmaking / Networking Lounge: Facilitates strategic connections between startups and potential partners or investors, enhancing collaboration opportunities.
- Hackathon: An exciting competition in which industry experts and students will work collaboratively to solve problems and develop innovative solutions in real-time. The winning teams will be announced on the last day of ISE.
- Startup Networking Evening Event: An informal and engaging networking event that will allow startups to build relationships in a relaxed atmosphere.
Call for startups
Applications to participate in the Innovation Park are now open, so if you're a startup looking to accelerate the growth of your business, apply today!
For an investment of just €1,500, eligible startups will receive a 6-square-metre turnkey promotional space to showcase their innovation and access a high-quality professional audience. The availability of the promotional modules is limited, so it is recommended to request them as soon as possible.
For more information about the Innovation Park, click here.
