opti VISIONARY
Innovation stage for emerging optical and hearing-care start-ups
opti VISIONARY brings together the most exciting optical and hearing-care start-ups of 2026 – live, accessible and, for the first time, with a public award, the opti VISIONARY AWARD. A must-visit for anyone looking to invest in future-driven technologies.
opti VISIONARY exhibitors 2026
Start-up power for Optical & Hearing Tech
In Hall C3, opti VISIONARY showcases the next generation of optical and hearing-tech innovations. The area highlights where the sectors are heading: technology-driven, user-focused and scalable. Start-ups and newcomers present solutions redefining diagnostics, care pathways and business models. Visitors gain direct insights into early market signals and have the opportunity to connect with founders who are breaking up existing structures and opening new segments.
In 2026, the opti VISIONARY AWARD will be presented for the first time – a public prize honouring the year’s most outstanding innovation.
opti VISIONARY AWARD 2026 – Public Award for Technological Pioneering
The opti VISIONARY AWARD is one of the standout highlights of the opti VISIONARY start-up area in Hall C3. It offers emerging companies in the fields of artificial intelligence, telemedicine and diagnostic solutions the opportunity to present their groundbreaking technologies to an international professional audience.
Through a public vote, opti visitors select the most innovative technological solution of the year. The award serves as a visible springboard for start-ups that are actively shaping the future of optics and ophthalmic care.
