Siemens Industrial AI Awards for Startups 2026

  • Published: February 16, 2026
  • Deadline: March 22, 2026
  • Category: Contest
  • Eligible Locations: Europe

Applications are currently being accepted for the Siemens Industrial AI Awards for Startups 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.

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About Siemens Industrial AI Awards for Startups

The annual AI with Purpose Summit is an exclusive, invite-only event bringing together leading minds and innovators at the intersection of AI and industry. Over two days, around 1000 participants, 30 groundbreaking startups, and 100 talks will address the key challenges and opportunities shaping the future of industrial AI.

Benefits of Siemens Industrial AI Awards for Startups

  • Each finalist will be invited to the Summit with a dedicated exhibit booth, curated networking opportunities, and a live opportunity to showcase their solution to an audience of leading AI decision-makers. 
  • Winners will receive personalized onboarding to the Siemens Xcelerator Marketplace, bespoke communication activities for exposure, and exclusive opportunities to join curated ecosystem events and leading industrial fairs.
  • Winners will receive personalized onboarding to the Siemens Xcelerator Marketplace, bespoke communication activities for exposure, and exclusive opportunities to join curated ecosystem events and leading industrial fairs
  • The 3 winners will be recognized with a prestigious trophy.

Siemens Industrial AI Awards for Startups Requirements

  • Your company is owned and managed by the founders as a non-listed private company (not acquired by another entity), at least 2 years in business.

  • Your startup is founded or at least anchored in Europe by office presence.

  • You provide AI-based offerings focused on industrial areas such as PLM, Simulation, Automation, Maintenance and Service, Energy Management, Building Management, Industrial Product Design, Industrial AI Operations, Industry Data Management.

  • You have already run successful monetized projects with customers.

Application Date and Process

To apply, you will submit your company profile and pitch deck.

Company profile

  • Company name
  • Year founded
  • Headquarters (city, country)
  • European office (city, country)
  • Founders / CEO
  • Contact information (address, e-mail)
  • Website
  • No. of employees
  • Funding status (e.g. Venture Capital, Business Angels, Public Funds)
  • Mission / Short description (describe the startup in one sentence, like a slogan)
  • Logo (.SVG or .PNG) - upload

Pitch slide deck (max. 10 slides)

  • Company profile

  • AI-Solution information / Solution architecture
  • Value proposition / unique selling point
  • Impact achieved so far (numbers / KPIs)
  • Customer references

Application Deadline

22 March, 2026

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