Every limit is a beginning

It was impossible, until it wasn’t.

Follow the story of an inventor who refuses to accept limits, someone who sees barriers as starting points and obstacles as fuel for inspiration. It is this spirit of persistence and determination that lies at the heart of the European Inventor Award, where creative thinkers and breakthrough technologies are given the recognition, they deserve.

The 2026 Award ceremony was streamed from Berlin and was a fitting celebration of those who redefine what is possible.