European Inventor Award 2026
This year’s ceremony will be streamed live from Berlin, one of the EPO’s host cities and a hub of scientific excellence and cutting-edge creativity.
Event details
Programme
It was impossible. Until someone proved it wasn’t.
The European Inventor Award shines a spotlight on visionaries who spark real change with technologies that safeguard our health, protect the planet, enrich daily life and drive economic progress.
Six trophies will be awarded in recognition of outstanding achievement across the full spectrum of innovation — from the laboratory to the marketplace, from emerging enterprises to lifetime careers. Among them, the Popular Prize incorporates a public vote.
- Industry
- Research
- SMEs
- Non-EPO Countries
- Lifetime Achievement
- Popular Prize
Speakers and panellists
Hadnet Tesfai, radio and television moderator, will host a show highlighting inspiring individuals and their cutting-edge inventions.