Innovation Awards
Innovation Awards

Huge congratulations to our winners and finalists of the first Innovation Awards.

The inaugural Innovation Awards have been a huge success. Thank you to everyone who entered, voted and took part in making these awards a highlight of Lubricant Expo Europe 2026. A special thank you to our panel of judges, who used their industry expertise to select seven worthy winners. View the winners below and explore their award winning products.

Interested in entering your product into the 2027 Innovation Awards? Find out more below.

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2026 Winners

2026 Finalists

Digital Lubrication & Reliability Innovation of the Year

Finished Lubricant of the Year

Grease Innovation of the Year

Lubricant Component Innovation of the Year

Metalworking & Process Fluid Innovation of the Year

Sustainability Innovation of the Year

Testing, Validation & Approval Innovation of the Year

Thinking of Entering for 2027?

Innovation drives progress across the lubricants industry. From improving performance and sustainability to increasing efficiency and solving complex engineering challenges, new products and technologies help shape the future of our industry.

The Innovation Awards celebrate the companies pushing boundaries and bringing meaningful advances to market.

Your product entry will be promoted across our social channels and show app ahead of the event. At the show, our new Awards Gallery will display all entries, giving attendees the chance to explore and vote for their top finalists. On day 3, two finalists per category will pitch to our judging panel at the Discovery Theatre, followed by an awards ceremony announcing the winners. Finalists and winners will also receive exclusive photo and post-show social assets.

How to Enter

The Innovation Awards are exclusively open to exhibitors. Entries cost €399 per entry and exhibitors can purchase as many entries as they like. This could be multiple entries to submit the same product across multiple categories, or for multiple entries for different products.

Click the button below to purchase your entry. Once your payment has been received, you will be able to submit your entry in your online exhibitor manual. Entries will consist of a product image, a description of up to 400 words, and a few details about your company. Deadline for submissions is July 10th 2027

Submit an Entry
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Benefits of Entering

  • Brand visibility on the show floor in our Awards Gallery
  • Promotion on our social media channels leading up to the event
  • Dedicated feature on our exclusive app
  • Raise product awareness both on-site and in the lead up to the event
  • Extra feature in our pre-Show Guide
  • Opportunity to showcase your product to our esteemed Advisory Board
  • Promote your entry to your network with custom social assets

Innovation Awards FAQs

Can I submit entries in multiple categories?

Yes. You can submit as many entries as you like across multiple categories. If you wish, you can also enter the same product into more than one category. Each entry costs €399.

What is included in an award entry?

  • A high-resolution product image
  • A product description of up to 400 words
  • Company details and supporting information

Once payment has been received, a submission form will become available within your online exhibitor manual.

Is there a template for submitting my entry?

Yes. The submission form and all entry requirements will be available in your online exhibitor manual once your entry has been purchased.

What type of image can I submit?

You should provide a high-resolution image that best represents your product or innovation.

Can I include customer testimonials or user feedback in my submission?

Yes. The content of your 400-word description is entirely up to you, and customer feedback, case studies, or testimonials may be included if relevant to your entry.

What is the entry deadline?

The deadline for submissions is 10 July. Entries received by this date will be included in the official show guide, and there will be sufficient time for the design and production of your display board within the Awards Gallery.

Where will the entries be displayed?

All entries will be showcased in the dedicated Awards Gallery, located within the exhibition hall and accessible to all attendees.

Will my entry be displayed throughout the event?

Yes. All entries will be displayed for the full duration of the exhibition, providing additional visibility and helping drive visitors to your stand throughout the event. Entries received by July 10th will be included in the official show guide, and there will be sufficient time for the design and production of your display board within the Awards Gallery.

Innovation Awards winners

2026 winners pictured from left to right: Bernard Fisic, Managing Director, setral | Bart De Moor, Sales & Growth Director EMEA, SDT Ultrasound | Dr. Alexander Friedrich, R&D Manager, Chemical Compliance Manager, setral | Dr. Lukas Hafner, Technical Lead, deepfluid | David Placzek, Business Lead, deepfluid | Joris van der List, Technology Manager, Q8 Oils | Daniele Frigerio, Lab Manager, Azelis | Zuzana Symmonds, Commercial Sustainability Business Partner, Infineum.

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