Meet young companies and discover innovative products and solutions for the plastics industry of tomorrow – at K 2025!
Start-up Zone at K 2025
The starting point for young, innovative companies that are taking off into the world of the plastics and rubber industry. Let us surprise and convince you with fresh and unusual ideas.
Exhibitors of the Start-up Zone 2025 in brief portrait
Eco2Grow GmbH
At ECO2GROW, we have set ourselves the goal of helping SMEs to master the age of renewable energy. Through 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 optimize their electricity procurement via our energy autopilot. As ECO2GROW, we are united in our mission to drive forward the energy transition, preserve Germany as a production location and promote the decarbonization of the German economy.
Emerging Motif provides technical and regulatory expertise in the areas of sustainability, 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 extensive expertise to drive innovation and meet regulatory requirements.
ERANOVA is a French company that turns green algae into bio-based, recyclable resins. Its patented process captures CO₂ and yields resins for extrusion, injection, and thermoforming, in rigid or flexible formats. These resins improve the environmental impact of finished products compared to fossil-, recycled-, or paper-based options. By cultivating its own algae, ERANOVA ensures a secure raw material supply without using agricultural land.
Data-driven solutions for industrial excellence: iDOO revolutionizes plastic extrusion by transforming industrial data into actionable insights. Intelligent, digital solutions from iDOO sustainably enhance quality, increase transparency, and boost efficiency. As a corporate start-up of CiTEX Holding, iDOO combines decades of industry expertise with modern platforms, smart data services, and agile development to create measurable value in extrusion.
HYPPOS A.I SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS is a deep-tech startup developing AI-driven solutions for the chemical process industry. Backed by industry expertise of Hyperion Systems Engineering Ltd and early traction, we aim to modernize chemical manufacturing with real-time data, predictive analytics, and scalable digital tools for smarter, more sustainable operations.
Our technology, developed in partnership with AISA (Booth 4A35), enables plastics industry players to transform composite plastic waste—previously considered unrecyclable—directly into 100% recycled and recyclable profiles such as boards, stakes, poles, and pallets. Our model combines advanced technical support with a circular economy approach, covering every stage from waste collection to the commercialization of new, high-value products.
Saen Engineering is a Dutch designer and manufacturer of high-performance machinery for the plastics industry. We deliver quality systems with a sharp focus on ROI and energy savings. Combining engineering expertise with in-house production, we offer smart solutions for extrusion, compounding, recycling, and molding. Helping manufacturers boost efficiency, reduce costs, and stay ahead with future-ready technology.
The Maintastic GmbH is revolutionizing industrial maintenance for machines, equipment, and robotics for smart automation. The mobile maintenance management software combines AI and AR features, helping maintenance teams solve technical challenges faster and minimize costly downtimes.
talsand GmbH & Co. KG is a Düsseldorf-based technology company specializing in digital solutions for industrial sales and marketing. At K 2025, we present our new AR platform Vithrough, enabling manufacturers to digitize complex products and processes with ease. Discover innovation for machinery and plant engineering—visit us!
Simreka accelerates product innovation with AI-powered simulation and data. Our platform enables virtual experimentation and data-driven decision-making—reducing time, cost, and environmental impact. By reducing physical trials, we help manufacturers develop better products faster.