Designed as a high-impact business hub, Innovation Park at ISE 2025 offered startups strategic exposure, investor access, and critical visibility on the global stage. Located in the heart of Congress Square, Innovation Park featured 80 promotional pods for startups to present their ideas, offering a way for new businesses to establish a presence at ISE. Following an application process, selected startups were chosen based on their adherence to relevant criteria for attendance at ISE.
It served as a crucial catalyst for future business growth by providing direct access to investors, partners, and industry experts. In addition to the promotional pods, Innovation Park featured a dedicated Pitching Stage, Matchmaking Area, and an exclusive Investor Forum. This dynamic setting offered a unique opportunity for startups to present their solutions, secure funding opportunities, and build long-term relationships with a high-calibre audience.
Following its success, Innovation Park will return to ISE 2026, taking place in Barcelona from 3–6 February. With an expanded floor plan, it will offer even more startups the chance to present and promote their innovations to experts, investors, and business professionals. Click here to register.
Mike Blackman, Managing Director of Integrated Systems Events, said: “The enthusiasm on the floor and the quality of the partnerships demonstrated this platform’s importance in shaping our industry’s future. The diverse solutions, from acoustic simulation and spatial audio to digital signage and intuitive UI tools, addressed real-world problems effectively. The market response showed readiness to embrace these next-generation AV pioneers.”
For Innovation Park’s return to the show floor, the criteria to exhibit has been broadened to include any first-time ISE exhibitors or companies returning after three or more years away.
At the same time, the number of stands has increased to 144. Of these, 80 are Pioneer Pods (3 sqm, exclusively for startups), while the other 64 are Breakthrough Pods (6 sqm). Once again, Innovation Park will feature a Pitching Stage, programmed by startup incubator Plug and Play, and will be supported by the Investor Forum on the first day of ISE 2026.
Success Showcases
The diverse range of exhibitors at Innovation Park was a testament to ISE’s ability to bring together brilliant minds from across all sectors.
Treble Technologies – Iceland: A pioneer in next-generation acoustic simulation and spatial audio software, used its presence at Innovation Park to demonstrate the power of its advanced sound modelling tools. The company’s solutions enable engineers and designers to simulate and analyse how sound behaves in any environment with exceptional precision.
“Innovation Park was a fantastic opportunity for Treble Technologies to showcase our groundbreaking advancements in acoustic simulation and spatial audio. One of our standout moments was participating in the Investor Forum panel, where we shared insights on navigating growth – from initial concept to acquisition – highlighting the pivotal challenges and strategic decisions that have shaped our success,” said Guillaume Demerliac, Senior Marketing Specialist with Treble Technologies.
Losonnante – France: A unique, multisensory sound experience through bone conduction technology. Their “Whisper Box” lets users listen by touch, transmitting sound through the body rather than the air. The result is a memorable, emotion-driven experience that promotes attention, curiosity, and engagement.
“ISE marked a significant step for Losonnante. Over the four days, we had the opportunity to meet with producers, integrators, and distributors to discuss potential new applications for our bone conduction sound device and to develop strategic partnerships,” said Gaëlle Dubois from Losonnante in France
Hive Streaming – Sweden: They equip organisations to deliver seamless, high-impact live video events by ensuring stable video infrastructure, maximising video experiences and providing insights that drive strategic impact.
“During ISE, we connected with 21 partners, 12+ clients and prospects from eight different countries, making it an incredibly valuable event for us. It was by far our most successful trade fair,” said Igor Murphy from Hive Streaming.
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