From Lab to Market Challenge: Public Voting Opens for Chemical Industry Innovations
The From Lab to Market Challenge, organized by several German institutions, is underway, inviting public participation to vote on innovative ideas aimed at transforming the chemical industry. Researchers from across Germany have presented their projects, with finalists selected by a jury. The challenge seeks to bridge the gap between scientific research and market application, focusing on sustainable and circular chemical technologies. Public voting is open from June 1 to June 20, 2026, with the audience prize to be awarded at the Grand Award Event on June 25, 2026. The initiative is supported by organizations like Chemstars, Forum Rathenau e.V., GreenChem, Koala, and TUM Venture Labs, all dedicated to fostering innovation and collaboration between startups and established industry players. 
