Start-up Zone
Hall 7.0
Meet young companies and discover innovative products and solutions for the plastics industry of tomorrow – at K 2025!
The starting point for young, innovative companies taking their first steps into the world of the plastics and rubber industry. Prepare to be surprised and impressed by fresh and unusual ideas.
A brief profile of the exhibitors at the Start-up Zone 2025
At ECO2GROW, we’ve set ourselves the goal of helping SMEs navigate the age of renewable energy. Thanks to our holistic, AI-powered energy platform, companies can now not only gain access to green electricity via power purchase agreements (PPAs), but also automate and optimise their electricity procurement via our Energy Autopilot. At ECO2GROW, we are united by a mission to drive the energy transition, maintain Germany as a manufacturing hub and advance the decarbonisation of the German economy.
Emerging Motif offers technical and regulatory expertise in the fields of sustainability, the circular economy, recyclability testing and product safety. We support the chemical industry and its downstream sectors – including plastics, packaging, adhesives, coatings, sealants, elastomers and consumer goods – with comprehensive expertise to drive innovation and meet regulatory requirements.
ERANOVA is a French company that transforms green algae into bio-based, recyclable resins. Its patented process sequesters CO₂ and produces resins for extrusion, injection moulding and thermoforming in rigid or flexible formats. These resins improve the environmental impact of the finished products compared to fossil-based, recycled or paper-based alternatives. By cultivating its own algae, ERANOVA ensures a secure supply of raw materials without taking up agricultural land.
Data-driven solutions for industrial excellence: iDOO is revolutionising plastics extrusion by transforming industrial data into actionable insights. iDOO’s intelligent, digital solutions deliver sustainable improvements in quality, increase transparency and boost efficiency. As a corporate start-up of CiTEX Holding, iDOO combines decades of industry expertise with modern platforms, intelligent data services and agile development to create measurable value in extrusion.
HYPPOS A.I SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS is a deep-tech start-up that develops AI-driven solutions for the chemical process industry. Building on the industry expertise of Hyperion Systems Engineering Ltd. and our early traction, we aim to modernise chemical production with real-time data, predictive analytics and scalable digital tools for smarter, more sustainable operations.
Our technology, developed in collaboration with AISA (Stand 4A35), enables players in the plastics industry to convert plastic waste from composite materials – previously considered non-recyclable – directly into 100% recycled and recyclable profiles such as sheets, posts, rods and pallets. Our model combines advanced technical support with a circular economy approach that covers all stages from waste collection to the marketing of new, high-quality products.
Saen Engineering is a Dutch developer and manufacturer of high-performance machinery for the plastics industry. We supply quality systems with a clear focus on ROI and energy savings. By combining technical expertise with in-house production, we offer intelligent solutions for extrusion, compounding, recycling and moulding. We help manufacturers to increase their efficiency, reduce costs and stay at the forefront with future-proof technology.
Maintastic GmbH is revolutionising the industrial maintenance of machines, plant and robots for smart automation. The mobile maintenance management software combines AI and AR functions and helps maintenance teams resolve technical challenges more quickly and minimise costly downtime.
Simreka accelerates product innovation with AI-powered simulation and data. Our platform enables virtual experiments and data-driven decisions – thereby reducing time, costs and environmental impact. By reducing the need for physical testing, we help manufacturers develop better products faster.
R-Cycle offers a turnkey Software-as-a-Service solution that enables stakeholders in the plastic packaging value chain to exchange and aggregate relevant data within an interoperable system, facilitating efficient, standardised and secure data exchange across organisational boundaries.
Jade Chemical S.L., based in Madrid, Spain, specialises in bismaleimide (BMI) and a wide range of high-performance resins. Our products are widely used in composites, electronics, rubber, engineering plastics, ABS and other applications. We are committed to providing our European customers with high-quality products and technical support, and we also offer bespoke solutions to meet specific customer requirements.
KUORI, a Swiss cleantech start-up, develops bio-based, biodegradable and recyclable elastic materials from food by-products such as olive pits and walnut shells. KUORI’s alternatives function like conventional plastics, can be seamlessly integrated into existing processes and enable a circular future free from fossil fuels and microplastics, whilst reducing CO₂ emissions. Supported by the EU’s Horizon programme and awarded the title of “Renewable Material of the Year 2023”, the company is now transforming sectors ranging from the outdoor to the automotive industries to meet rising sustainability requirements.
Paques Biomaterials is revolutionising plastics with natural PHAs: bio-based, biodegradable polymers made from renewable raw materials. They replace conventional, fossil-based plastics such as PP, PE, PS or PET in applications such as packaging, agriculture and consumer goods. The start-up’s innovative fermentation and extraction technologies enable the production of PHAs from organic waste streams – fully degradable, microplastic-free, versatile and sustainable.
be2morrow supports companies in developing and implementing effective climate strategies through intelligent software solutions. Our platform covers the entire process – from calculating the carbon footprint to the intelligent planning of measures and optimised reporting. Our tools are designed for efficiency and compliance, helping companies to embark on the path to decarbonisation with clarity, structure and measurable impact. With be2morrow, sustainability becomes manageable – and achievable.
noriware is a materials science company that develops seaweed-based packaging materials which are completely free from fossil-based substances and can be scaled up rapidly. Our packaging materials are 100% bio-based and chemically unmodified alternatives that help companies avoid new regulatory challenges.
SAFLUX makes businesses more efficient – for the long term.
We provide bespoke PV and LED solutions that cut costs, reduce emissions and boost efficiency. From a free energy audit to turnkey implementation, you get everything from a single source.
TOOLPLACE is a digital platform for procurement, project management and the supply chain in the plastics industry. By streamlining these key processes within a cloud-based solution, TOOLPLACE enhances:
- process efficiency by reducing administrative tasks
- process performance by utilising existing historical data in combination with AI
- project win rates by offering access to additional suppliers from the TOOLPLACE supplier pool
LabsCubed is a technology company specialising in intelligent automation for the testing of rubber and plastics. They develop automated testing systems using robotics and AI that eliminate errors, data inconsistencies and bottlenecks. In this way, LabsCubed reduces operational effort, increases throughput and transforms testing laboratories into centres of innovation. Industry leaders such as Hexpol, Caterpillar, Wacker, Parker and Chevron Phillips rely on their solutions.
ZAD develops AI co-pilots that enable machines to think, diagnose and optimise. With ZAD Assist, factories reduce downtime through real-time troubleshooting. With ZAD Train, manuals become interactive lessons that quickly train operators. Our corporate clients save millions by making machines smarter and people more capable.
Plastship’s activities are aimed at utilising plastics as a resource in the best possible way. Digitalisation is our tool for achieving a functioning circular economy. Through the plastship.com industry network, we connect waste management companies, recyclers and processors according to their requirements. In this way, our customers tap into new material streams, market materials efficiently and gain peace of mind through our certification and consultancy services.