Innovation Arena – where startups and innovation-driven companies meet the manufacturing industry of the future

Innovation Arena – where startups and innovation-driven companies meet the manufacturing industry of the future
During Elmia Production Fairs 2026, Innovation Arena will be launched – a new meeting place where start-ups and innovation-driven companies contribute to shaping the smart, sustainable and adaptable industry of the future.

Here, visitors have the opportunity to meet the next generation of industrial companies – young companies, incubators, and innovation environments that are developing new technologies, solutions, and business models for Swedish manufacturing industry. Innovation Arena provides a unique insight into what is set to become tomorrow's established industrial solutions.

 

As a visitor to Innovation Arena, you can:

  • Discover early-stage startups with new perspectives on production and technology
  • Learn about innovations that complement and challenge today's industrial solutions
  • Get inspiration from companies and environments that are driving development forward
  • See how innovation, technology, and business come together in practice

Innovation Arena is strategically located in the middle of Elmia Production Fairs – The Nordic region's largest business arena for production in the manufacturing industry for production in the manufacturing industry, where six parallel fairs are gathered under one roof. This creates natural encounters between established industry and new players – something that makes Innovation Arena an important part of the overall experience at Elmia Production Fairs.

For those who want to stay one step ahead, understand upcoming technological shifts, and gain a broader picture of the future of manufacturing, Innovation Arena is a must-see during your visit to the fair!