Thanks for your participation!
Application phase is now closed for the contest.
What comes next? In April, the jury will select the top startups moving to the Semi-Finals. Stay tuned to discover the Finalists here and follow the hashtag #forwardamaward on social media.
The Awards
Forward AM Innovation Award is designed to accelerate the growth of startups that innovate with Additive Manufacturing
What does "in goods and services" mean?
The winner will be able to pick any item from the overall product and service portfolio of the sponsors, e.g. printers, materials, consulting, software... Choose whatever you need to accelerate your startup.
Connections
Connect with leading investors, industry experts and fellow entrepreneurs.
Become part of the global Additive Manufacturing community and meet experts and mentors.
Coaching
Pitch in front of a curated audience of renowned industry leaders and investors. 2 months of dedicated coaching provided by top-notch mentors in the industry.
Get spotted by international media with interview opportunities.
Funding
80,000€ Grand Prize in goods and services for the best Additive Manufacturing application, 10,000€ in cash for the best sustainable 3D printing application, 15,000€ in goods and services for the People's Award. Each finalist will also receive 20,000€ in goods and services to get ready for the final.
Dedicated Investor Day for 1-on-1 meeting with VC firm AM Ventures.
What to Expect
Your journey to the Award
You Should Apply If
- Your startup creates products using Additive Manufacturing
- Your startup is less than 5 years old and employs less than 50 people. Spin offs from universities and medium-size companies are eligible as well.
You Shouldn't Apply if
- Your startup develops 3D printers, software or material. We are looking for 3D printing applications!
Your startup can be in any industry; we are looking for 3D printing applications with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability and scalability.
Dental aligners, shoes, tools, automotive parts, music instruments, industrial tooling and molding, medical implants, sports equipment, toys, architecture, fashion, construction... Do you have an idea for a product that would benefit from switching to 3D printing? Then it's time to apply!
Hosted by Forward AM
BASF 3D Printing Solutions GmbH, headquartered in Heidelberg, Germany, is a 100% subsidiary of BASF New Business GmbH. It focuses on establishing and expanding the business under the Forward AM brand with advanced materials, system solutions, components and services in the field of 3D printing. BASF 3D Printing Solutions is organized into startup-like structures to serve customers in the dynamic 3D printing market. It cooperates closely with the global research platforms and application technologies of various departments at BASF and with research institutes, universities, startups and industrial partners.
Meet the Sponsors
They will provide coaching, marketing exposure and funding to the finalists.
We are honored to have them on our side.
AMPOWER
AMPOWER is the leading consultancy in the field of industrial Additive Manufacturing. AMPOWER advises their clients on strategic decisions by developing and analyzing market scenarios as well as compiling technology studies. On operational level, AMPOWER supports the introduction of Additive Manufacturing.
AMT
AMT produces end to end automated post processing systems that are accelerating the mass adoption of industrial Additive Manufacturing 2.0. Founded in 2017, AMT is headquartered in the UK with a design and manufacturing facility in Hungary, and offices in Texas. More information about AMT is available at
AUTODESK
At Autodesk, we exist to turn ideas into new realities that shape a thriving future. Our software and services harness emerging technologies—such as additive manufacturing (3D printing), artificial intelligence, generative design, and robotics—that give companies and individuals the power to work more quickly, effectively, and sustainably throughout the entire project lifecycle. For more information visit autodesk.com or follow @autodesk.
HP
HP Inc. creates technology that makes life better for everyone, everywhere. Through our product and service portfolio of personal systems, printers and 3D printing solutions, we engineer experiences that amaze. More information about HP Inc. is available at
Photocentric
Photocentric has been manufacturing photopolymer resin since 2002 and are the undisputed world-leaders in visible light polymerisation. In 2014 we started our journey into 3D printing with the use of LCD screens as the selective light source to harden visible light photopolymer.
https://photocentricgroup.com/
Sculpteo
Digital manufacturing leader since 2009, Sculpteo works with innovative companies to integrate 3D printing into their manufacturing processes. Sculpteo's experienced Additive Manufacturing specialists provide on-demand 3D printing with professional technologies and
performance materials.
www.sculpteo.com
Ultimaker
Since 2011, Ultimaker has built an open and easy-to-use solution of 3D printers, software, and materials that enable professional designers and engineers to transform the way they manufacture. Over 400 employees work together to accelerate the world’s transition to digital manufacturing.
And supported by
AM Ventures
The leading venture capital firm in additive manufacturing has an extensive portfolio of more than a dozen successful companies in 7 countries on 3 continents. AM Ventures possesses in-depth technology know-how and is well connected with the most experienced industry experts in the 3D printing industry.
BASF Venture Capital
BASF Venture Capital are the corporate venture capital company of the BASF Group. Since 2001, we have been investing worldwide in young, fast-growing companies and funds related to current and future businesses of BASF. With our investments we focus on the areas of chemistry, new materials, sustainability, digitalization and new, disruptive business models.
Deloitte
Deloitte is a leading global provider of audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax and related services; legal advisory services in Germany are provided by Deloitte Legal. Our global network of member firms and related entities in more than 150 countries and territories (collectively, the “Deloitte organization”) serves four out of five Fortune Global 500® companies. Learn how Deloitte’s approximately 330,000 people make an impact that matters at www.deloitte.com/
Women in 3D Printing
Women in 3D Printing is an organization dedicated to promoting, supporting and inspiring women who are using Additive Manufacturing technologies. Women in 3D Printing centers around the idea that we should embrace those diverse backgrounds because they are what makes this industry so rich and interesting.
Francois Minec
Managing Director
Forward AM
François Minec is Managing Director of BASF 3D Printing Solutions GmbH Heidelberg since April 1, 2019. He is the Founder of Advanc3D Materials and shareholder of Setup Performance to develop and introduce innovative 3D printing materials. Both companies were acquired by BASF New Business and BASF 3D Printing Solutions GmbH in 2018. François holds a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, M.Sc. in Polymer Science and an Executive MBA at ESCP Europe.
Nuno Campos
Chief Marketing Officer
Ultimaker
Nuno Campos is Chief Marketing Officer at Ultimaker. Nuno Campos holds a Master’s degree in Marketing and has enriched his knowledge with several degrees in Business, Digital Strategies and Digital Transformation. At Ultimaker Nuno Campos is tasked to strengthen the Brand strategy, build the digital infra-structure and scale-up global activities and processes to support fast growing sales of Ultimaker.
Joseph Crabtree
Founder & CEO
AMT
Joseph Crabtree is the Founder and CEO of Additive Manufacturing Technologies. Prior to founding AMT in 2017 Joseph spent 14 years in traditional manufacturing. A Material Scientist by trade, Joseph has worked across the globe in several diverse roles including Engineering, Operations and Sales.
Kimberley Losey
Head of Marketing, Fusion 360
Autodesk
Arno Held
Managing Partner
AM Ventures
Arno Held is managing director of AM Ventures Holding GmbH and responsible for investments into start-up companies in the field of additive and advanced manufacturing. He did several investments in the field of additive manufacturing such as DyeMansion and 3YOURMIND.
Paul Holt
Managing Director
Photocentric
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Clément Moreau
CEO
Sculpteo
Clément Moreau has a Masters in engineering from Ecole Centrale Paris. He worked for 8 years in Telecommunication industry as software developer and leader before launching Sculpteo in 2009. Since then Clément served as CEO of the company, leading it through the growth and adoption of 3D printing.
Virginia Palacios
Strategic Marketing Director
HP
Virginia is currently working at HP as Plastics Strategic Marketing Director in 3D Printing and Personalization Business.
She has been working in the company for more than 20 years in different positions from R&D to business development, technical presales and Product Management across 3 different business, Large Format, SW and 3D. She has been mainly based in Barcelona with international experience in Shanghai for 2 years. Before HP she worked in Sony
Matthias Schmidt-Lehr
Managing Partner
AMPOWER
Matthias successfully managed multiple projects in Additive Manufacturing with focus on business case development and strategic development for AM users as well as system and material supplier. With a history in management consulting he has a wide experience in business development, strategy development and communication. At AMPOWER he leads projects in go to market strategy and technology scouting.
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Markus Solibieda
Managing Director
BASF Venture Capital
Nora Touré
Founder Women in 3D Printing
Director, Sales & Service Factory Operations Fast Radius
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