Startup@ISH 2025

Newcomers to the industry are in the spotlight here.

Become part of the extensive startup area at the world’s leading trade fair

World’s Leading Trade Fair for HVAC | March 17th to 21st, 2025 | Frankfurt am Main

ISH is the largest international trade fair for sustainable heating and air-conditioning technology, intelligent living and modern bathroom design. Every two years, it inspires visitors and brings the industry together as a hotbed of innovation. For five days, the Frankfurt exhibition halls are full of specialist tradespeople, planners, architects, company representatives and startups!

At #ISH25, we bring together leading innovators with investors, customers, international media and other startups. At our Startup@ISH Area in Hall 11.1, tech pioneers and experienced entrepreneurs meet to explore investment opportunities, drive innovation together, network, inspire each other and forge successful alliances.

Our area offers space for up to 40 startups. In addition to a unique exhibition space, we offer you plenty of room for pitches, talks and lots of networking.

Application to exhibit at the ISH 2025

7 good reasons for startups to exhibit at the ISH

Become part of the home, building and sanitary technology industry.
Make your startup internationally known.
Expand your network, meet customers, investors and startups.
Expand your knowledge and discover the latest trends in the industry.
Take a look at what your competitors are doing.
Show yourself and approach potential investors directly.
Expand your database with valuable leads.

Participation for startups

Become an exhibitor in the Startup Area in Hall 11.1

Your Startup Counter is part of the large Startup Area. We offer you a complete package with your own stand space including attractive stand construction and marketing services.

A highly visible startup area for ample networking opptortunities in Hall 11.1
Approx. 4 m² booth space
High-quality booth construction
1 standing table, 2 bar stools, monitor, trash bin, carpet, lighting
Logo placement at your booth
Power connection 1-3 kW and consumption
Wi-Fi access
Startup pitch on the Startup Stage
2 free exhibitor passes
Marketing package, promotional contribution, AUMA feeUnlimited free tickets (vouchers) for customers
Unlimited free tickets (vouchers) for customers

Exhibitor (1 day): €450 plus VAT
Permanent exhibitor (5 days): €1,950 plus VAT

Factsheet

These startups will be there in 2025

These are the participation requirements

As a startup, you can apply to participate if

your startup is less than 10 years old,
your product/service, your technology and/or your business model is (highly) innovative,
your startup is characterized by significant employee and/or sales growth

Facts & figures of the ISH 2023

152468

Visitors

2042

Exhibitors

154

Countries

These start-ups were there in 2023

Application

You will receive an automated registration confirmation by e-mail. Please also check your spam folder.

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Select the Startup-Package:

Enter your preferred exhibition day: Note: Only fill in if “Package 1: Exhibitor (1 day)” is selected. There is no entitlement, placement is made by VdZ.

Notes on the application:

I have taken note of the privacy policy and the declaration of consent. I consent to electronic storage and processing of the data I have entered for the purpose of responding to my inquiry and to the making of film and photo recordings during the event and their subsequent use in the context of VdZ public relations work. Note: The consent can be revoked at any time for the future by e-mail to info@vdzev.de.

It pays to be quick! New startups are accepted and placed by VdZ on an ongoing basis. Secure your preferred day!

Please note: There is no entitlement to participate in ISH 2025.

Your contact person

If you have any questions or other concerns, please contact us directly

Consultant for startups

Startup@ISH 2025

Become part of the extensive startup area at the world’s leading trade fair

7 good reasons for startups to exhibit at the ISH