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Innovation Awards

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Innovation Awards

A celebration of the most successful and innovative collaborative projects in the Composites industry.

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Innovation Awards

Every year, through the JEC Composites Innovation Awards, JEC rewards collective cutting-edge, creative projects which demonstrate the full potential of composite materials.

Created in 1998, the goals of this top-level innovation program are to:

> Identify, promote, and reward the most innovative composite solutions worldwide
> Encourage companies that are involved in composite innovation along with their partners
> And also enhance their public exposure; and contribute to the advancement of the composite industry

Over the last 28 years, the JEC Composites Innovation Program has involved more than 2,200 companies worldwide. 269 companies and 811 partners have been rewarded for the excellence of their composites’ innovations.


The 2026 jury

Does your company, university or R&D centre have a strong collaborative innovation or concept to present?

Please apply here before October 20th.

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The Competitors

The competition is open to any company, university or R&D Center with a strong collaborative innovation or concept to present. The success of each competitor and their partners is closely linked to collective intelligence. All applicative markets are covered: Automotive and Road Transportation, Aerospace, Defense, Security & Ballistics, Renewable Energy, Building & Construction, Infrastructure & Civil Engineering, Oil & Gas, Medical & Prosthetics, Electronics, Industrial Equipment, Furniture & Appliances, Sports & Leisure and Marine.

The Format

The prestigious JEC Composites Innovation Awards are recognised worldwide and offer the winners and their partners:

  • International recognition

  • Greater exposure during the JEC World show and throughout the following year

  • New business opportunities

  • Enhanced customer trust

Every year, finalists of each category are selected by an internal JEC jury. An external jury composed of Composites professionals then select one winner in each category.

Save the date: JEC Composites Innovation Awards Ceremony

Join one of the most exciting highlights of the composites industry in 2026!

The winners will be announced at the JEC World 2026 Premiere on January 12th.

Keep posted: more info to come!


The 2025 Winners

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The 2025 Finalists

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Discover the JEC Composites Innovation Awards

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