CEMATEX Selects 20 Emerging Start-Ups For Grants To Showcase Their Innovations At ITMA 2027
Hanover, Germany – 24 September 2026 – CEMATEX has selected 20 emerging start-ups from nine countries to receive the CEMATEX Start-Up Grant and showcase their innovations at Start-Up Valley during ITMA 2027 in Hanover.
Their participation will be fully funded by CEMATEX, giving promising early-stage companies access to the world's leading textile and garment technology platform.
The selected start-ups span six product areas: Colourants & Chemicals, Fibres, Yarns & Fabrics, Garment Making, Recycling, Software & Automation, and Testing.
ITMA 2027 Launches Start-Up Valley With Fully Subsidised CEMATEX Start-Up Grant For Textile Innovators
February 2026 – ITMA 2027, the world's leading textile and garment technology exhibition, has announced the launch of Start-Up Valley, a dedicated platform designed to connect high-potential start-ups with global textile technology innovators, manufacturers, partners and investors.
The initiative is supported by the CEMATEX Start-Up Grant, which provides a fully subsidised exhibition package to selected participants.
ITMA 2027 Spotlights Innovative Materials to Co-Create the Future of Fibres, Yarns and Fabrics
February 2026 – ITMA 2027 has announced a strategic expansion of its exhibition focus, placing a renewed spotlight on the fibre, yarn, and fabric sector under the theme "From Thread to Trend: Spotlight on Innovative Materials."
By presenting these essential components alongside the machinery and manufacturers that bring them to life, the event aims to create a synergistic environment that supports innovation, business development, and seamless industry integration.
This unique convergence moves beyond the traditional exhibition model where materials are presented in isolation.
ITMA 2027 Unveils Strategic Vision to Transform Textile Manufacturing through Four Key Pillars
January 2026 – ITMA, the world’s renowned platform for textile and garment technology, has officially announced its strategic roadmap for the highly anticipated ITMA 2027 exhibition.
For seven decades, ITMA has served as the premier gathering place for manufacturers, innovators, and decision-makers, facilitating the collaboration necessary to drive global progress.
