The JEC Innovation Awards identify, promote and reward the most innovative composite projects worldwide. They celebrate the fruitful cooperations between the different segments of the Composite Supply Chain. Over the past 15 years, the JEC Innovation Awards have brought in 1,900 companies worldwide. 203 companies and 499 partners have been rewarded for the excellence of their composite innovations. In 2021, the JEC Innovation Awards benefit from the support of Kordsa.
The competition is open to any company or R&D Center with a strong collaborative innovation or concept to present. The success of each competitor is closely linked to the partnerships and collective intelligence involved. The categories cover all the applicative markets: Automotive and Road Transportation, Aerospace, Defense, Security & Ballistics, Renewable Energy, Building & Construction, Infrastructure & Civil Engineering, Oil and Gas, Medical & Prosthetics, Electronics, Industrial Equipment, Furniture & Appliances, Sports & Leisure and Marine.
After a recruitment phase via online submission forms, JEC selects 30 finalists, for their exceptional impact and performance. The 30 finalists are showcased at JEC World via Technical Posters in the Innovation Awards «Hall of Fame» area. Out of these 30 finalists, 10 are finally short-listed by a jury and awarded during a ceremony, on the second day of the show.
The benefits of competing at the JEC Innovation Awards:
Recognized as an institution all over the world, the JEC Innovation Awards allow the winners and their partners to gain:
KORDSA
Composite Technologies Director, EMEA
ACCIONA Construction S.A
Global Business Development Manager
Professor
Swarco
Business Development Advanced Industry Systems
MAGNA EXTERIORS
Global Director of Innovation
Manager Future Outside & Materials
Professor
KCTECH
Head of Carbon Business Center
Professor & Director
Multiplast
Managing Director
Airbus
Head of Airframe Certification, Executive Expert Composite Airframes
