OE-A Competition
OE-A Competition 2026
The OE-A Competition 2026 is in full swing. This year, 18 products and projects are in the running for the OE-A competition. The OE-A will present these to an international audience at LOPEC, expecting increased interest in the innovations submitted by companies, research institutions and universities from around the world.
The competition categories:
- Prototypes & New Products
- Freestyle Demonstrator
- Publicly-Funded Project Demonstrator
All entries will be displayed at the OE-A booth at LOPEC 2026 (February 24–26)—and are automatically in the running for the Public Choice Award, where visitors vote for their favorite project.
Why Participate? Visibility, Recognition & Networking
Joining the OE-A Competition comes with real benefits. All submitted projects will be featured at the OE-A booth during LOPEC 2026, giving you direct exposure to an international audience of industry leaders, researchers, and innovators. A special award ceremony at LOPEC – a moment to celebrate your success in front of the community. On 16 April 2026, OE-A will host a dedicated web seminar, giving all winners the chance to present their projects to the global printed electronics network.
Participation Deadlines
OE-A invites all the community to participate by submitting the new product and/or prototype.
- Application
Via e-mail to isabella.treser@oe-a.org - Submission of documentation (images, logos, videos, manual of use, etc.):
November 28, 2025 - Submission of final demonstrator:
January 23, 2026 - Jury Meeting including Project Pitch:
February 23, 2026
Web-Seminar
The OE-A will again organize a Web- Seminar for all winners on16 April 2026. In the Web- Seminar, the winners will have the opportunity to present their projects in detail and discuss them in a Q&A session.
For more information on the competition and its categories, please have a look at the General Information document or visit oe-a.org
Winner OE-A Competition 2025
From the automotive industry to healthcare and IoT: companies and institutes from all over the world have submitted their latest products and projects in the fields of flexible, organic and printed electronics for the OE-A Competition 2025. The annual competition organized by the OE-A puts the innovative power of the printed electronics industry to the test. The top four entries were honored at LOPEC 2025.
The winners of the "OE-A Competition 2025"
- Best Prototype and New Product
Health Patch Development Plattform
Lohmann GmbH & Co. KG - Best Freestyle Demonstrator
Fully Additive Manufactured Light Bulb
Lehrstuhl FAPS - Best publicly funded project demonstrator
Hydrogen Tanks Shock and Fatigue Detection sensors
Arkema - Public choice award
Smart Hard Hat
CeNTI - Centre for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials
Contact
For more information, contact
isabella.treser@oe-a.org
or check OE-A Competition 2026.
Conditions of participation for non-members of the OE-A
Please note that there are certain conditions for non-members of the OE-A to take part:
- Students who are unable to obtain all required materials could contact an OE-A member who produces the needed organic or printed electronics component and/or even propose a cooperation / partnership
- The category “Publicly Funded Project Demonstrator” – where participation is possible in cooperation with at least one partner. Please note that visibility is exclusive to OE-A members. We will refer only to OE-A members by name and their logos in all OE-A communication processes.
Stand packages for startups
In the Startup Area, we give young, innovative companies a unique opportunity to access the global printed electronics community.
The Startup Area is a communal booth located at the heart of the trade fair. Startup exhibitors receive the all-inclusive startup package at a reduced price.