K 2025 Start-up Zone : Young technology companies present their innovations for the plastics and rubber industry
Technology start-ups that develop tailor-made solutions for acute challenges in the plastics and rubber industry often impress with their innovative strength. This year, creative young companies will once again have the opportunity to present their ideas and solutions to decision-makers from the global plastics and rubber industry and expand their network at K 2025 in Düsseldorf from 8 to 15 October 2025.
Innovation in the Start-up Zone
The centrepiece is once again the Start-up Zone – a special area within the trade fair that is specifically tailored to the needs of young technology companies. With 20 exhibitors, the space in Hall 7 is fully booked. The participating companies are dedicated to a wide range of topics such as artificial intelligence, data analysis, resource conservation, bioplastics, digitally supported production and the circular economy – offering concrete answers to pressing questions facing the industry.
A stage for fresh ideas
A special highlight is the Start-up Pitch, which will take place on Monday, 13 October 2025, on the stage of the K special show ‘Plastics shape the future’, organized by Plastics Europe Germany and Messe Düsseldorf in Hall 6. Here, selected start-ups will have the opportunity to present their business models and technologies in short presentations to an audience and potential partners – a stage for fresh ideas, new impulses and direct exchange.
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K 2025 will be open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. from Wednesday, 8 October to Wednesday, 15 October 2025. A day ticket costs 60 Euro, a three-day ticket 125 Euro. School pupils and students pay 20 Euro for a day ticket. Information on tickets | K 2025
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