Composites United supports the JEC Composites Startup Booster 2027 as a Supporting Partner. Startups, entrepreneurs and academic spin-offs in the field of Composites & Advanced Materials can apply until October 19, 2026.
The JEC Composites Startup Booster is back: the international competition addresses young companies, entrepreneurs and academic spin-offs developing innovative solutions in the field of Composites and Advanced Materials.
The competition is looking for innovations in areas such as raw materials, semi-finished materials, manufacturing processes and equipment, digital solutions including material informatics, software, data and AI, as well as circularity and recycling solutions.
From all entries, 20 finalists will be selected to present their innovations at JEC World 2027 in Paris. The finalists will pitch in front of a jury of industry experts and investors on March 2, 2027. The winners will be announced during the Startup Booster Awards Ceremony on March 3, 2027.
Selected startups will benefit from international visibility, pitching opportunities, access to investors, a dedicated space within the Startup Village at JEC World and individual pitch coaching.
- Call for entries opened: June 2026
- Application deadline: October 19, 2026
- Announcement of the 20 finalists: January 11, 2027
- Pitching Sessions: March 2, 2027
- Startup Booster Awards Ceremony: March 3, 2027
- JEC World 2027: March 2–4, 2027, Paris Nord Villepinte
