How do innovations emerge in small and medium-sized enterprises and how are they put into practice? The SME Innovation Day organized by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) on June 11, 2026, in Berlin will focus precisely on these questions.

With an expanded program featuring expert presentations, project showcases, and discussion panels, the 2026 event will place greater emphasis on concrete innovation practices.

Around 300 exhibitors will present current developments from funded research and development projects at the open-air venue in Berlin-Pankow. Among other things, the exhibition will showcase digital applications, energy- and resource-efficient technologies, as well as new materials and industrial processes. The exhibition will be complemented by a stage program covering topics such as innovation, competitiveness, and technology transfer.

Highlights of Innovation Day for SMEs 2026 at a glance:

Around 300 exhibitors will present future trends and innovative results from BMWE-funded projects
International Area showcasing project results from cross-border collaborations
Stage program featuring exciting insights into selected research projects, innovation policy initiatives, panel discussions, and debate formats
Presentation of the ZIM Projects of the Year by Gitta Connemann
Individual consultations on the BMWE’s wide-ranging funding programs and initiatives
Accompanying webinar series on the BMWE’s innovation funding

Date and Location

Thursday, June 11, 2026

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Tschaikowskistraße 49

13156 Berlin-Pankow

Admission is free.

No registration is required for visitors.

(Language: German)

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