Breakomers and OptiSphere win HSBI Startup Award

The second HSBI Startup Award has concluded in Bielefeld, recognizing innovative business models focused on technology-driven problem solving. Out of 63 applicants, nine teams reached the final round.

Breakomers won the Startup category with a 3,000 euro prize. The team is developing a method to modify foam production raw materials so they can be later decomposed back into their original components, specifically aimed at enabling mattress recycling.

OptiSphere secured the Idea category, receiving 2,000 euros for developing software designed to improve industrial processes and reduce the number of required production test runs. Additionally, AVOR Medical Intelligence was recognized with a special health prize for its AI-supported research tool for oncology and hematology professionals.

The event was supported by NRW. BANK as the main sponsor, with prize money for the Startup and Idea categories provided by the HSBI funding company.