WS#23 Renaud Champion Entrepreneurship Award 2025

WS#23 Renaud Champion Entrepreneurship Award 2025

Troels Oliver Pedersen (Odense Robotics), Jon Agirre Ibarbia (Tecnalia), Franziska Kirstein (Blue Ocean Robotics) Finalists: XiniX AI Enabling Robotics O-Robotics ApS RobCo GmbH SIMOBOTICS EOODSilchersaal

Questions to be answered

Who will be the 2025 winner of the euRobotics Entrepreneurship award?

Description

Watch the shortlisted candidates pitch their companies and products to win the prestigious euRobotics Renaud Champion Entrepreneurship Award for the best European robotics startup in 2025.

We invite all entrepreneurs and potential entrepreneurs in the robotics field to join the competition for the euRobotics Renaud Champion Entrepreneurship Award. The Award is given out each year at the European Robotics Forum (ERF) to the most promising robotic start-up as judged by a jury of robotic entrepreneurship pioneers and experts. Entrants to the competition stand the chance to gain interest in their company from the robotics and investment community.

Attending the pitch competition with five promising European robotics startups, chosen by an expert jury, offers a unique glimpse into cutting-edge innovations in the industry.

Attendants will gain insights into the future of robotics and be inspired by the transformation of groundbreaking ideas into viable businesses.

Whether you're a robotics enthusiast or an aspiring entrepreneur, this event provides valuable inspiration and knowledge.

Organisation of the WS

  • 11:10 - 11:20 Opening comments by the organisers and sponsors (Troels Oliver Pedersen - Odense Robotics, Denmark; Jon Agirre Ibarbia - Tecnalia, Spain; Franziska Kirstein - Blue Ocean Robotics, Denmark)
  • 11:20 - 11:40 Presentation by entrepreneurship role-model (Stefan Dörr - NODE Robotics, Germany)
  • 11:40 - 12:25 Pitches by award finalists (Finalists to be announced in week 10-11)
  • 12:25 - 12:30 Conclusion

Intended outcome

Gain insights into cutting-edge technologies, learn how bold ideas transform into successful businesses, and connect with fellow enthusiasts and entrepreneurs. Don't miss this chance to be inspired and grow your network in the robotics community!

Speakers, Panelists, etc

Speakers

  • Stefan Dörr – NODE Robotics, Germany
  • Award finalists (TBD)

Moderator

  • Troels Oliver Pedersen – Odense Robotics, Denmark

Topic Groups and/or Innovation networks involved

TG Entrepreneurship

Projects involved

Further information

See the call for applications here: https://erf2025.eu/awards/#entrepreneurship

Organisers

  • Troels Oliver Pedersen (Odense Robotics), trp@odenserobotics.dk
  • Jon Agirre Ibarbia (Tecnalia), jon.agirre@tecnalia.com
  • Franziska Kirstein (Blue Ocean Robotics) Franziska.Kirstein@gmail.com

Finalists:

XiniX AI

Enabling Robotics

O-Robotics ApS

RobCo GmbH

SIMOBOTICS EOOD

Wed 11:10 - 12:30
Awards, Entrepreneurship, Start-up