K 2025 Start-up Zone Highlights AI Advances, and More

The world's most technologically innovative event for the global plastics industry will open its doors on October 8 and MLT Analytics will be there walking the floors to catch and hoover up the latest and greatest technologies at this once-in-three years mega-event. This year K will feature a Start-up Zone where young technology companies pitch their their innovations to the plastics and rubber industries. Here are some highlights.

HYPPOS A.I SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

Hyppos A.I Software Solutions is a deep tech start-up that develops AI-driven solutions for the chemical process industry. Leveraging the industry expertise of Hyperion Systems Engineering Ltd. and early traction, Hyppos aims to modernise chemical production with real-time data, predictive analytics and scalable digital tools for smarter, more sustainable operations.

Maintastic GmbH

Maintastic GmbH is revolutionizing the industrial maintenance of machines, systems and robots for intelligent automation. The mobile maintenance management software combines AI and AR capabilities to help maintenance teams solve technical challenges faster and minimise costly downtime.

Simreka - Devtaar GmbH

Simreka accelerates product innovation with AI-powered simulation and data. The platform enables virtual experimentation and data-driven decisions, reducing time, costs and environmental impact. By reducing physical testing, Simreka helps manufacturers develop better products faster.

noriware AG

noriware is a material science company developing seaweed-based packaging materials that are completely fossil-free and engineered for rapid scaling. Our packaging materials are 100% biobased and chemically unmodified alternatives to help companies avoid emerging regulatory challenges.

KUORI GmbH

KUORI, a Swiss cleantech start-up, develops bio-based, biodegradable and recyclable elastic materials from food by-products such as olive pits and walnut shells. KUORI's alternatives function like conventional plastics, integrate seamlessly into existing processes and enable a circular future without fossils, microplastics and with less CO₂. Supported by the EU's Horizon programme and named ‘Renewable Material of the Year 2023’, the company is now transforming industries from outdoor to automotive to meet growing sustainability.

ERANOVA SAS

ERANOVA is a French company that transforms green algae into bio-based, recyclable resins. The patented process binds CO₂ and delivers resins for extrusion, injection moulding and thermoforming in rigid or flexible formats. These resins improve the environmental impact of finished products compared to fossil-based, recycled or paper-based options. By cultivating its own algae, ERANOVA ensures a secure supply of raw materials without using agricultural land.

Eco2Grow GmbH

ECO2GROW has set itself the goal of helping SMEs master the age of renewable energy. Thanks to its holistic, AI-supported energy platform, companies can now not only access green electricity via power purchase agreements (PPAs), but also automate and optimise their electricity procurement via an energy autopilot. ECO2GROW sees its mission as driving forward the energy transition, maintaining Germany as a production location and promoting the decarbonisation of the German economy.